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...

"MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage but is shaken to the core when a stranger shows up with the same unique birthmark, and a deadly assassin shows up moments later. In order to protect his family -- and the fate of the earth -- Cole and his companions must travel across the world and into other dimensions to discover their unique magical abilities and defeat Outworld's monstrous champions in...

"Practitioners of martial arts must study for years to understand them. Martial arts help teach discipline, patience, and respect. Learn more in Martial Arts, a For the Love of Sports book." --

"The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual" is for beginners who want to explore options in terms of disciplines and veteran martial artists looking to expand their knowledge into other martial arts arenas.

Are You Ready to Take The Warrior Challenge? World-renowned fitness coach Martin Rooney will take you where no warrior has gone before. On an epic international quest, Rooney traveled to top-fight destinations around the globe to study and train under the last living masters in the eight core disciplines of Mixed Martial Arts. More than 1,000 full-color photos reveal hundreds of the original training secrets he discovered along the way, from the...

An ex-Marine haunted by a tragic past, Tommy Riordan returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh and enlists his father, to train him for an MMA tournament awarding the biggest purse in the history of the sport. As Tommy blazes a violent path towards the title prize, his brother, Brendan, returns to the amateur ring to provide for his family. The two brothers must finally confront the forces that tore them apart, all the while waging the most intense, winner-takes-all...

Moving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of Japan is a distillation of the most important lessons learned from a lifetime devoted to martial arts training. Drawing from his highly regarded magazine columns in Black Belt magazine, author Dave Lowry sets out lessons that not only guide us to a deeper understanding of the social values and moral imperatives that are the ancient heart of budo, but speak to us also of the universal...

"With the life he's led and the muscles he's gained, Armie Jacobson isn't afraid of anything. Except maybe Merissa Colter's effect on him. It's not just that she's his best friend's little sister. Fact is, she deserves better. Women pursue him for one night of pleasure, and that's all he wants to offer. Until rescuing Merissa from a robbery leads to the most erotic encounter of his life. Good girl meets bad boy. It's a story that rarely ends well....

Learning marital arts requires both mental and physical fitness. Those who practice karate, jujitsu, kung fu, and other martial arts spend time learning self-defense, but they also learn discipline, patience, and concentration. Full-color photographs and detailed explanations introduce readers to the basic principles behind several kinds of martial arts, including tae kwon do and judo. Step-by-step instructions teach simple moves, such as snap kicks...

"Judo is a grappling martial art first established in Japan. Instead of punching and kicking, judo practitioners use their opponent's movements against them. They strive to take their opponent to the ground using grappling, throws, and sweeps. They may also use chokes and joint locks to make an opponent "tap out." Competitive judo has a long tradition, and it's an Olympic sport. Readers will learn about judo's rich history, its basic moves, and how...