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82) Kung fu panda
Pub. Date
2008.
Description
Po is a fuzzy and clumsy panda who dreams of joining the world of martial arts. When he is trained to be the next Dragon Master by his idols, will he fail...or become an unlikely hero? Bonus features include commentary, featurettes, and more.
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Growing up a ninety-pound weakling tormented by bullies, Matthew Polly dreamed of one day journeying to the Shaolin Temple in China to become a fighter like in his favorite 1970s TV series, Kung Fu. Later, Matthew decided to pursue this quixotic dream: he dropped out of Princeton to spend two years training with the legendary sect of monks who invented kung fu and Zen Buddhism. Expecting to find an isolated citadel of supernatural ascetics, he instead...
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Pub. Date
c2012
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Before Frank Shamrock became known professionally as "The Legend" winning almost every mixed martial arts title in existence he endured a childhood marred with abuse, neglect, and molestation that led to an equally troubled young adulthood. This riveting book tells his whole story: his neglect as a child by his hippie mother and absentee father, his salvation under the foster father who took him in when no one else would, his desperate act of armed...
87) Tae kwon do!
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Easy-to-read, rhyming text describes a Tae kwon do class, at which children learn to kick, punch, and spin, as well as to cooperate and have fun.
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Flat Stanley's worldwide adventures volume 3
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"Stanley Lambchop and his family are in British Columbia, Canada for some skiing and winter fun. But when Stanley and his new friend Nick go snowboarding - with Stanley as the snowboard, of course - they take a midair tumble just as the wind picks up ... and find themselves in an amzing Canadian cross-country journey that might just be Stanley's wildest adventure yet!"--P. [4] of cover.
89) The karate kid
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
Dre Parker finds himself in China after his mother's latest career move. He and classmate Mei Ying immediately fall for each other, but cultural differences make this friendship impossible. Even worse, his feelings make an enemy of class bully, Cheng who is quite adept at kung fu. Dre turns to maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a kung fu master and learns that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm. However, Dre realizes...
90) Unleashed
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This is the story of Danny, a slave who has lived his whole life without any sort of normal human interaction, with the mind and personality of a young child, Danny has only ever learned one lesson in life: how to fight. Treated like a dog, including being forced to wear a collar, by his owner/boss, Bart, Danny has been raised to be a lethal fighting machine. Danny fights in illegal gladiator-style fight clubs, where he earns lots of money for Bart...
91) Martial arts
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[2000]
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An illustrated guide to the history and techniques of a variety of martial arts including judo, tae kwon do, karate, and aikido.
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
The martial arts film that inspired generations of action films, rap music, and pop culture, The Five Venoms is the story of the last student of a dying martial arts master who is trying to fulfill his master's wish to find his five disciples and bring them together -- or bring them to justice. The student, not fully trained, embarks on a quest for these deadly and mysterious experts, each of whom has been trained in a different fighting style.
93) Karate
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Pub. Date
1999
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Introduces the history, basic moves, and terminology of this martial arts.
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Pub. Date
c1998
Description
Offers an introduction to the martial arts, focusing on Tae Kwon Do, discussing both the physical and mental aspects of the art; describes and illustrates balances, kicks, blocks, and hand strikes; discusses sparring and testing; and includes advice on finding a school and teacher.
Pub. Date
2010
Description
Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, former UFC Light-Heavyweight title holder, rose to prominence in Japan's Pride Fighting Championships. He went on the become a coach on The Ultimate Fighter. Take a look back on the incredible UFC career of one of the most exciting members of the sport.
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[2018]
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What if everything you believed in was a lie? Eric's old girlfriend moves back to town. Even before he sees her, old feelings stir inside him. Danielle has kept a secret, though. She has never been comfortable in her own skin. Now she identifies as male and goes by Dan.
What does it mean to live your truth, and what happens when others are cruelly ignorant? Eric's honesty and integrity are questioned. Will he let prejudice destroy what was once a...
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Pub. Date
2022.
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"From decorated Green Beret sniper, UFC headliner, and all around badass, Tim Kennedy, a rollicking, inspirational memoir offering lessons in how to embrace failure and weather storms, in order to unlock the strongest version of yourself. Tim Kennedy has a problem; he only feels alive right before he's about to die. Kennedy, a Green Beret, decorated Army sniper, and UFC headliner, has tackled a bull with his bare hands, jumped out of airplanes, dove...
98) The assailant
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Orphaned at a young age, Manoel's entire life has been an uphill battle. With nowhere to turn, he is rescued by a martial arts master and trained to defy the laws of gravity. When his master is assassinated in cold blood, Manoel must face his master's assailant head-on in a final fight to the death.
100) Take me on
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Series
Pushing the limits volume 4
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Abandoning kickboxing after a tragedy in the ring, champion fighter Haley is forced to train an attractive mixed martial arts student who secretly fights on Haley's behalf to redeem his troubled past.