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Over the decades the reputation of the samurai has grown to mythical proportions, owing to such films as Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" and "Yojimbo" as well as works such as James Clavell's epic "Shogun." In "Legends of the Samurai," Hiroaki Sato confronts both the history and the legend of the samurai, untangling the two to present an authentic picture of these legendary warriors. Through his masterful translations of original samurai tales, laws,...
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Marvel Studios
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[2021]
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English
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Shang-Chi is forced to confront the past he thought he left behind when he's drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization controlled by his father, a man who gained immortality and a desire for unlimited power when he acquired an ancient artifact centuries before.
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The Next Evolution in Fighting Techniques and Concepts, In this follow-up to his phenomenally popular Solo Training, Loren W. Christensen digs down deep to come up with hundreds of more ways for you to rev up your training at home or in the gym. Solo Training 2 kicks off with a focus on building your body's core for stronger, faster, and more effective grappling, kicking, and punching. A strong core-chest, abs, hips, shoulders, and back-is the source...
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"A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú. Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the roda. Bimba wanted to play, too. Although it is debated when and where capoeira-an art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality-originated exactly, one thing is certain: in the early 20th century, Brazil was the only country in the world where capoeira was played, and it was mainly...
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In The Art of War, Sun Tzu says: "If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."
Welcome to the secret world of the ninja master! The Illustrated Ninja Handbook is your ultimate guide to the esoteric knowledge and teachings of the ancient Japanese ninja masters. It provides ninjutsu devotees with the first detailed understanding of this shadowy and mysterious martial art form.
This handbook contains...
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Based on the author's study with instructors of the Tokyo police department, this book features the traditional techniques of Jujitsu. These techniques teach you valuable restraining methods that force your opponent to submit without abuse by using pressure points. It shows you tips for search and seizure, and the almost extinct art of Hojojutsu --how to tie people up without using any knots. Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense addresses...
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New Line Home Entertainment
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[2005]
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English
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Jackie Chan's first strike: When members of the Russian mafia pose as KGB agents to steal a nuclear missile, the CIA calls on martial arts master Jackie Chan to stop them. ; Mr. Nice Guy: Jackie Chan is a celebrity chef turned reluctant hero after he rescues a pretty journalist from the clutches of a ruthless drug lord. With the gang in hot pursuit, this mild-mannered chef cooks up his own recipe for justice!
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Dragon Ball Vizkids chapter books volume Vol. 3
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Viz
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[2009]
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"Is it hot in here, or is it just Fry Pan Mountain? The blazing rock is home to the terrifying Ox King--and the site of the next Dragon Ball. Oolong wants to stay as far away as possible, but Goku and Bulma drive headlong into the fire. Turns out, the Ox King can't stand the heat and wants Master Roshi to cool down the kitchen. If Goku can convince Roshi to help, the Dragon Ball is his. But does Roshi really have that kind of power? Or is the turtle...
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You will fight how you train. That's why Fighter's Fact Book 2 presents a critical look at training and real-world applications. When you've mastered the skills taught in this book, you will truly be ready to defend yourself in some of the most desperate situations imaginable.
You will learn how to defend yourself against multiple assailants, violent dogs, and knife attacks. You'll learn how to contend with close-quarters attacks and adversaries...
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Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2000
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English
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Gravity-warping martial arts, cool visual effects and an all-star music track combine in this revved-up action movie. Rough-and-ready Han shares an attraction with Trish O' Day (Aaliyah) even though their families are rivals in a fierce Oakland turf battle. The two also share plenty of danger as they try to fine the real cause of the blood feud.
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Dragon Ball Vizkids chapter books volume Vol. 4
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Viz
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[2009]
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English
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"Our heroes are in quite a stew! When the Rabbit Mob shows up, Goku kicks some serious cottontail. But when the bunny boys call in the Carrot Master, Goku's goose is cooked! And who's the wet noodle in the beanie? How'd he get the Dragon Balls? And how'd our heroes end up locked away in a dungeon? Great glorious gumbo, what a mess!"--p.[4] of cover.
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Kung Fu volume season 1
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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A quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese American woman, Nicky Shen, to drop out of college and go on a life-altering journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to San Francisco, she finds her hometown is overrun with crime and corruption, and her own parents Jin and Mei-Li are at the mercy of a powerful Triad. Nicky will rely on her tech-savvy sister Althea and Althea's fianc Ďennis, pre-med brother Ryan, Assistant District...
15) Circle of iron
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Blue Underground
Pub. Date
©2004
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English
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A mysterious blind man leads a young fighter on a quest for truth.
16) Only the strong
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2014
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English
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"Ex-special forces soldier Louis Stevens returns to Miami to find his former high school overrun by drugs and violence. A master of the Brazilian martial art of capoeira, Stevens pledges to straighten out a dozen of the school's worst students by teaching them this demanding and highly disciplined fighting style. Slowly, his program begins to work, giving the students new hope and purpose. But the local drug lord, himself a martial arts expert, vows...
17) Mortal kombat
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
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[2021]
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English
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MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage, or why Outworld's Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family's safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade at the direction of Jax, a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with. Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Elder...
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Never back down volume 3
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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[2016]
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English
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Former MMA champion Case Walker has kept a low profile, winning small-time regional matches after refusing to join the powerful new leagues that push performance-enhancing drugs on their fighters. Walker is convinced by old friend and renowned fighter Brody James to join him in Thailand and train him for a big fight against the undefeated and deadly Caesar Braga. During training, Brody is injured.
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Dragon Ball volume 01
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Viz
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2009.
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English
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For the first time Goku ventures outside his forest, on a quest for the seven mythical Dragon Balls.
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