Jan 26 2012
Learn Martial Arts At Home
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3 easy self-defense moves: Women/Men, learn at home!
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How to Survive Anything, Anywhere $17.95 Get Out Alive! How to Survive Anything, Anywhere is a complete handbook of the urban and wilderness survival skills practiced by elite U.S. and U.K. military units. Dr. Chris McNab has collected expertise from both sides of the Atlantic, and reveals the fundamentals of survival for every environment, from the subzero arctic to the scorching desert–and for every scenario, from being lost in a trackless wilderness to being under attack in a city. Each of more than 500 practical techniques is presented in easy-to-follow steps accompanied by 500 helpful illustrations that show you how to: Find your way in arctic, desert, jungle, or mountain terrain Identify edible plants Hunt, trap, and fish with jury-rigged tools Build fires and improvise cookware Locate underground water Construct shelters Perform first aid and use natural remedies for common diseases Stay safe in a car or on planes or trains, and know what to do in the event of an accident Keep your home safe–select security devices, construct a safe room, survive a house fire Defend yourself–know when to fight and learn realistic unarmed combat techniques Survive terrorist attacks–identify suspect packages, spot potential suicide bombers, take cover from explosions and gunfire And, above all, how to think like a true survivor–even when things are at their worst. Dr. Chris McNab is the author of Endurance Techniques (SAS Training Manual), Elite Forces Survival Guides, Living Off the Land, Martial Arts for Special Forces, and Urban Survival. |
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Kill Bill: List of Kill Bill Characters, Kill Bill Vol. 1 Original Soundtrack, Kill Bill Vol. 2 Original Soundtrack $10.09 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Kill Bill is a two-part action thriller film released in 2003 and 2004 by writer-director Quentin Tarantino, and starring Uma Thurman as The Bride. Originally conceived as one film, it was released in two ‘volumes’ (in late 2003 and early 2004) due to its running time of approximately four hours. The film is an epic-length revenge drama, with homages to earlier film genres, such as Hong Kong martial arts films, Japanese Chanbara films, exploitation films and Italian spaghetti westerns; an extensive use of popular music and pop culture references; and aestheticization of violence. Filming took place in California, Texas, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Mexico. Kill Bill is one story, divided into two volumes with five chapters each, presented in a nonlinear narrative style, as is common among Tarantino’s films. This synopsis follows the narrative structure of the film, meaning that the events are not all presented in chronological order. The film opens with a shot of The Bride (Uma Thurman), covered in blood and gasping for breath. The unseen Bill (David Carradine) monologues briefly. As The Bride attempts to tell him its your baby, he shoots her in the side of the head. In the next scene, The Bride arrives at the home of Vernita Green (Vivica A. Fox). Before uttering a word, The Bride engages her in a vicious fight; however, when Vernitas four-year-old daughter arrives home, she agrees to cease the hostilities. Through The Brides narration, we learn that the two women were acquainted four years ago (they were both assassins under the employ of Bill, although this is not made explicit here). Vernita apologizes to The Bride, but The Bride is unmoved, insisting that the two have unfinished business (what Vernita is apologizing for is not entirely… More: |
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Out of the Blue: Curbing Crises, Circumventing the System, and Keeping My Pants on in Russia: Memoirs of a Baffled Bureaucrat $12.56 FEELING TRAPPED?Feel trapped in the bureaucracy at work?Don’t be! Learn to control it!Steve Markman spent thirty-four years working for the United States Air Force, about as big a bureaucracy as you’ll find. He found government service a noble calling. At first, he thought that everyone was on the same team, all working for a common goal. Well .! That dream was short-lived. While often fumbling his way through the system, Steve eventually learned how to deal with the bureaucrats who always threw boulders in his path. He discovered how to get them on his side, so they would work with him, rather than fighting against him. Steve’s sage advice isn’t just for people in government, but anyone, anywhere, who works with others. Join Steve as he explains how to prosper in a bureaucracy – government or industry. And, along the way you’ll see how he fixed nuclear missiles, ran a major flight research program, worked with astronauts, flew on test flights, traveled the world, and even got banned for life from Harrod’s department store. Then, use his advice to get the bureaucrats working for you!ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Meet Steve Markman, would-be Air Force pilot turned engineer, program manager, and flight test director. Also, Air Force Reservist, aerospace writer, martial arts instructor, antique car owner, private pilot, aircraft restorer, woodworker, tropical fish hobbyist, model shipwright, water gardener, landscaper, classical music aficionado, home handyman, husband, father, and grandfather. He wonders how he ever had time to work. |
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Qing Dynasty Taoists: Fu Chen Sung, Li Ching-Yuen, Dong Haichuan, Liang Zhenpu, Ji Jike, Cao Jiwu, Dai Longbang, Wang Yuanlu $9.16 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Fu Chen Sung (Chinese ) (18811953) (Pinyin: Fu Zhen Song), or Fu Qiankun ) was a master of the internal martial arts from Henan. He was a third-generation baguazhang teacher who founded an important style of that art. He was also a soldier and a supporter of Sun Yat-sen. Fu Chen Sung was born in Mapo village, Biyangxian county, in Huaiqing City area, Henan province, China. When he was 16-years old, he joined his village’s newly created martial arts school, where he studied under Chia Feng Ming () (also written in English sometimes as Chia Chi-shan or Jia Feng Meng), a top student of the founder of baguazhang, Grandmaster Dong Haichuan. He also learned from Chen Yanxi () from the nearby Chen village, an 8th generation disciple of Chen family of taijiquan. They taught in a local field. After nine years of training, his teachers encouraged him to move to Beijing to learn more, which he did after he had learned the Tai Chi ball. When he moved to Beijing, he continued his studies of baguazhang with Ma Gui and Cheng Tinghua, both first generation disciples of Dong Haichuan. In 1900 he moved back to his home village to teach. He became well known in that part of China for defeating, armed with a metal pole, a large gang of bandits who attacked his village. In 1911, Fu Chen-Sung became a caravan guard/body guard in Shantung and Henan at the request of the Kai Kung Hsin Shan Protection Service. After the Xinhai Revolution of 1911, Fu traveled to Fu Chou, Cheng Chou, as well as Shan Si Province, and beyond. In 1913, Fu was hired by the Revolutionary Army as a martial arts instructor, holding this post for a few years. During those years he met the Wudangquan grandmaster, Sung Wei-I () in Liao Ning Province. He was famous for his “lightning palm” and … More: |
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San Shou Practitioners: Cung Le, Anthony Johnson, Ross Pointon, Bao Li Gao, Elaina Maxwell, Liu Hailong, Marvin Perry, Hossein Ojaghi $10.18 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Cung Le (born May 25, 1972) is a Vietnamese American kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and actor from San Jose, California currently competing in Strikeforce. He defeated Frank Shamrock to become the second Strikeforce Middleweight Champion before vacating the title to further pursue his acting career. Le was born in Saigon, South Vietnam. He fled his home country with his mother in 1975 as the capital city fell to communist rule (reportedly fleeing in a helicopter under machine gun fire). He ended up in San Jose, California where early racial bullying inspired him to learn to fight. His mother enrolled him in Taekwondo classes at the age of 10. Since those first classes he has absorbed a variety of styles, and was undefeated as a professional kickboxer (160). He is a three time world champion and also coaches his own team, which is now 110 in team competition. Le began wrestling competitively at age 14. He went on to wrestle for West Valley College in Saratoga, CA. He won the California Junior College State Championship in the 158 lb weight class in 1990. Le is undefeated in his professional Sanshou career (160). He has won three US Open International Martial Arts Championships (1994, 1995,1996). In 1998 he won the Shidokan tournament championship. He has also won 4 US National Championships (Orlando, Florida 1994, Dallas, TX, 1995, Baltimore, MD, 1997). He earned three bronze medals in his amateur Sanshou world competition. He has been a three-time captain of the United States teams that competed and was the U.S. team captain at the World Wushu Championships in 1997 (Italy) and 1999 (Hong Kong). On December 15, 2001 he defeated Shonie Carter by unanimous decision in San Jose, California to win the IKF Pro Light-Heavyweight San Shou World Ti… More: |
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Ultimate Training for the Martial Arts $5.05 From aikido to Tae Kwon Do, all levels of students in all styles of the martial arts can benefit from training advice from the arts’ most talented pros and practitioners. In this essential addition to the bestselling Inside Kung-Fu series, all martial artists will find practical tips and effective strategies to help them get the most out of every training session.From the studio to the gym to solo practice at home or on the road, Ultimate Training for the Martial Arts offers 34 chapters that promise to improve anyone’s technique and to help serious students take their workouts to the next level. Inside you’ll find tips from champion martial artists on every major training topic, including how to maximize speed, build strength, increase flexibility, and enhance endurance.Why leave your martial arts progress up to chance when you could employ the same techniques that have been proven effective by world champions? Whether you’re a beginner or a black belt, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your training-and out of yourself. |
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Vietnamese Martial Artists: Vietnamese Taekwondo Practitioners, Cung Le, Ngo Dong, Tr n Tri u Qu n, Nguy n L c, Tran Hieu Ngan, le Sang $8.96 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Vietnamese Taekwondo Practitioners, Cung Le, Ngo Dong, Trá??n Triá??u Quân, Nguyá??n Lá?™c, Tran Hieu Ngan, le Sang, Nguyen Van Hung. Excerpt: Cung Le (born May 25, 1972) is a Vietnamese American kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and actor from San Jose, California currently competing in Strikeforce. He defeated Frank Shamrock to become the second Strikeforce Middleweight Champion before vacating the title to further pursue his acting career. Le was born in Saigon, South Vietnam. He fled his home country with his mother in 1975 as the capital city fell to communist rule (reportedly fleeing in a helicopter under machine gun fire). He ended up in San Jose, California where early racial bullying inspired him to learn to fight and also learn how to surf as a way to focus all his anger but after being beat down by a bunch of angry locals he decided to stick with martial arts. His mother enrolled him in Taekwondo classes at the age of 10. Since those first classes he has absorbed a variety of styles, and was undefeated as a professional kickboxer (160). He is a three time world champion and also coaches his own team, which is now 110 in team competition. Le began wrestling competitively at age 14 after being inspired by his all time favorite actor Silvester Stallone in Rocky 1 . He went on to wrestle for West Valley College in Saratoga, CA. He won the California Junior College State Championship in the 158 lb weight class in 1990. Le is undefeated in his professional Sanshou career (160). He has won three US Open International Martial Arts Championships (1994, 1995,1996). In 1998 he won the Shidokan tournament championship. He has also won 4 US National Championships (Orlando, Florida 1994, Dallas, TX, 1995, Baltimore, MD, 1997). He |