Provides a study aid designed with the psychological principles to the process of learning Chinese characters. This book covers the list of Chinese characters for HSK levels A and part of B. It uses visual memorisation techniques from the psychology of learning with tips on learning habits.

Through step-by-step photographs and descriptive narrative, this book shows numerous techniques for shattering your opponent's posture and obtaining control of his body. It covers dozens of collar chokes, arm chokes, and triangle chokes. It is suitable for both novice and an experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

This book draws on Lee's own notes, letters, diaries and training logs to present the full extent of his training methods. They include nutrition, aerobics, isometrics, stretching, and weight training.

Revered as one of the great literary classics of Japan, The Tales of Ise is an anonymous tenth-century collection of Japanese poems and prose. First published in 1608 as Ise-monogatari, the work is a product of court life in which the romantic assignations, intrigues, and social standards of aristocratic society in ancient Japan are vividly revealed. Each of the 125 episodes in the book consists .

Expanding the Tuttle line of popular paper packs, this is a new pack in the small paper size full of dynamic geometric designs in snappy colours. The packaging for this new paper pack has been completely redesigned, with a colourful printed cardstock cover and an 8-page insert with folding instructions so that folders can get started right away.

Covering everything from grips to timing, this book is intended for those wishing to compete in jiu-jitsu tournaments, no-gi grappling competition, or mixed martial arts. It shows you how to sweep your opponent using the X-Guard from nearly every control position - and shows you how to do it both with a gi and without.

Written by a former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion and UFC Heavyweight Champion, this title covers topics ranging from basic control positions to advanced transitions to bone-crushing submissions. It helps you learn how to haul an opponent to the mat and put him in a world of pain.

Features the undefeated, undisputed heavyweight MMA champion of the world's trademark striking and grappling techniques through a descriptive narrative and more than 2500 step-by-step colour photographs. This work details dozens of throws, punching combinations, cardio workouts and ground and pound techniques.

BJ Penn, MMA Welterweight and Lightweight World Champion, is the only non-Brazilian to win the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships and is a fighter in the UFC. This work outlines his revolutionary system of fighting, detailing techniques, fight against the cage and formulate strategies based upon your personal attributes and strengths.

Unleashes the secrets of how to toss an opponent eight feet into the air and then finish him with a bone-breaking submission the moment he hits the ground.

Presents fresh translations of five classic works on Bushido, the way of the samurai warrior that provided the core ideals and lessons that taught the samurai how to lead a proper life under the martial philosophy of Bushido.

The Sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Techniques and strategies from one of the most respected and celebrated MMA combatants in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship - including important information on nutrition, cardio workouts, creating fight game plans, and a variety of training tips you won't find anywhere else!

Early in his jiu-jitsu career, Eddie Bravo dominated dozens of jiu-jitsu competitions with the unorthodox move. When the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation banned his trademark move, he proved the effectiveness of his entire grappling style by defeating the legendary Royler Gracie without 'The Twister'.

A 400-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese way of the warrior. Bushido has played a major role in shaping modern Japanese society and the modern martial arts in Japan and internationally.

Showcases some of the best boutique hotels and resorts in Bali, Java, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. This book contains the cream of the crop: be it drop-dead, urban chic, a retreat in the hills and five-star beach luxury-each property is at the forefront of modern hoteliering.

The development of Bruce Lee's unique martial art form, its principles, core techniques, lesson plans, and illustrative sketches are presented here in Lee's own words.

For millennia the classics of Chinese martial strategy have been studied and their lessons applied with success by military generals. This title presents translations of three of the most respected works on strategy in history, featuring a translation of The Art of War of Sun Tzu , Precepts of Ssu Ma Jang Chu and Wu Chi On the Art of War .

The sequel to the bestselling classic 'Code of the Samurai'.

Fold 'em & Fly 'em. A collection of origami airplanes to make at your own speed at home.

Lets you create your own flock of origami birds. This title includes everything you need to create 48 models of six freshly designed origami birds.