Martial Arts
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →