Martial Arts

25 records found. Displaying 1 - 24.

Spring 2025

A Look at Judo

From the Series Martial Arts for Kids (Lerner Sports Rookie)

Judo is one of the world's most popular forms of martial arts! Learn about the sport, how it works, how to compete, and more in this fun, high-interest book. Read More →

  • Lexile: 440
  • Dewey: 796.815/2
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

A Look at Karate

From the Series Martial Arts for Kids (Lerner Sports Rookie)

Players block, punch, and kick their way into karate! Learn about how the sport works, what lessons look like, what types of contests there are, and more. Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 796.815/3
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

A Look at Tae Kwon Do

From the Series Martial Arts for Kids (Lerner Sports Rookie)

Tae kwon do is quick, exciting, and fun! From discovering what kind of kicks there are to how lessons work, learn more about this popular martial art. Read More →

  • Lexile: 460
  • Dewey: 613.7/148
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

A Look at Wrestling

From the Series Martial Arts for Kids (Lerner Sports Rookie)

Wrestlers pin, hold, and throw down their opponents to win a match! From wrestling basics to styles to competition, learn more about this popular sport. Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • Dewey: 796.812
  • Copyright: 2025

Amateur Wrestling: Combat on the Mat

From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone

Did you know that wrestling started out as a deadly sport? Ancient Greeks and Romans used it for self-defense. In modern times, amateur wrestling is still powerful and challenging. But… Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • ATOS: 5.8
  • Dewey: 796.812
  • Copyright: 2012
8 titles

Be the Best at . . . — Hardcover Set

From the Series Be the Best at . . .

This dynamic series is specially designed to show you how to both master and get maximum enjoyment from the sports and hobbies you love. A combination of easy-to-follow text, step-by-step… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $245.20
  • Your Price: $183.90
  • 8 titles

Be the Best at Karate

From the Series Be the Best at . . .

Karate is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. As much an artform as a sport, Karate teaches skills for combat, self-defense, good sportsmanship, and much more. This book, with Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • Dewey: 796.815
  • Copyright: 2022

Brazilian Jiujitsu: Ground-Fighting Combat

From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone

Did you know that Brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ) has its origins in Japanese judo? Samurai warriors used judo for self-defense. In the early 1900s, judo masters brought the martial art to Brazil.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 796.81520981
  • Copyright: 2012

Capoeira: Fusing Dance and Martial Arts

From the Series On the Radar: Dance

The amazing mix of martial arts, dance, and gravity-defying acrobatics makes capoeira one of today's most fascinating dance styles. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: 793.3'1981
  • Copyright: 2012

Karate: A First Look

From the Series Read about Sports (Read for a Better World ™)

Karate can make you stronger. Young readers will have fun learning what karate is and how to participate. Read More →

  • Lexile: 290
  • Dewey: 796.815/309
  • Copyright: 2023

Karate: Japanese Empty-Hand Combat

From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone

Did you know that karate was invented in Okinawa, Japan? The native Okinawans developed karate as a way to fight without weapons. In modern times, karate is one of the world's most taught and Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 5.6
  • Dewey: 796.8153
  • Copyright: 2012

Manny Pacquiao

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Boxer Manny Pacquiao has won multiple world championships and is the only fighter in the sport's history to win titles in eight different weight classes. When Manny fought Floyd Mayweather in Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 796.83092
  • Copyright: 2016
Spring 2025 4 titles

Martial Arts for Kids (Lerner Sports Rookie) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Martial Arts for Kids (Lerner Sports Rookie)

From judo to wrestling and more, readers will enjoy learning about different martial arts forms, what to expect in lessons, and how to compete. Discover the techniques, strategies, and skills Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $117.28
  • Your Price: $87.96
  • 4 titles

Mixed Martial Arts: Ultimate Fighting Combinations

From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone

Did you know that mixed martial arts (MMA) has been around a long time? Ancient Greeks used pankration, an early MMA form, in battle and in training. In modern times, MMA has exploded into… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 5.6
  • Dewey: 796.815
  • Copyright: 2012

Muay Thai: Kickboxing Combat

From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone

Did you know that Muay Thai started out as military training for Thailand's warriors? Hundreds of years ago, they used it for hand-to-hand combat. In modern times, Muay Thai is still… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 796.815
  • Copyright: 2012

Muhammad Ali, 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

A stolen bicycle led twelve-year-old Cassius Clay to his first boxing teacher. He spent endless hours training, determined that he would one day become the heavyweight champion of the world.… Read More →

  • ATOS: 7.4
  • Dewey: 796.83092
  • Copyright: 2006
8 titles

Read about Sports (Read for a Better World ™) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Read about Sports (Read for a Better World ™)

Introduce young readers to popular sports! These accessible titles explain the equipment needed and the basic rules of eight sports. Social and emotional connections encourage readers to… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2023
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $234.56
  • Your Price: $175.92
  • 8 titles

Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo

Rena Glickman, known professionally as Rusty Kanokogi, was a Jewish girl who grew up to become the preeminent female judo master of her time, overcoming many odds. At a time when judo was a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • Dewey: 796.815/2
  • Copyright: 2022

Ronda Rousey

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Mixed martial arts (MMA) star Ronda Rousey is known for her incredible record of twelve wins and one loss and has been ranked the world's top fighter in her weight class. With nine of her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: 796.812092
  • Copyright: 2017

Silent Soldiers

From the Series Warriors!

Skilled assassins and saboteurs have undermined the most powerful armies with secret tactics and weapons. Slip in among them to see stealthy warriors from different times and places on their… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1060
  • ATOS: 6.7
  • Dewey: 356/.15
  • Copyright: 2016
13 titles

Spectacular Sports — Audisee®—Fluent Set

From the Series Spectacular Sports

Sports fans will cheer for these exciting titles, which capture some of the most thrilling moments in college and professional sports. From buzzer-beater basketball shots and amazing trick… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2018
  • Audisee®—Fluent
  • List Price: $693.16
  • Your Price: $519.87
  • 13 titles
9 titles

Spectacular Sports — Hardcover Set

From the Series Spectacular Sports

Sports fans will cheer for these exciting titles, which capture some of the most thrilling moments in college and professional sports. From buzzer-beater basketball shots and amazing trick… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $311.85
  • Your Price: $233.89
  • 9 titles

Tae Kwon Do: Korean Foot and Fist Combat

From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone

Did you know that tae kwon do combines martial arts from Korea and Japan? In the 1930s, a Korean martial artist combined Korean taekkyon with karate. The new self-defense style gained… Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 796.815'3
  • Copyright: 2012

Ultimate Fighting: The Brains and Brawn of Mixed Martial Arts

From the Series Spectacular Sports

What if a boxer and a wrestler fought? Who would win? What if a fighter skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tangled with a foe trained in traditional judo? These were questions that fans of combat Read More →

  • Lexile: 990
  • ATOS: 6.7
  • Dewey: 796.8
  • Copyright: 2014