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  • The Sons of Maeda

    Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Unlocked

    by Franco Vacirca ...
    Had there been no Mitsuyo Maedas, with the emphasis on the plural Maedas, jiu-jitsu would probably have been forgotten during the 20th century. We owe the survival of the valuable and unique knowledge of this martial art to numerous masters who left their native Japan at a young age around the turn of the century before last for an uncertain future in the West. They all took an arduous journey, ... Read more

    $22.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    International superstar, Ricky Martin, who has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, opens up for the first time about memories of his early childhood, experiences in the famed boy band Menudo, struggles with his identity during the Livin' la Vida Loca phenomenon, reflections on coming to terms with his sexuality, relationships that allowed him to embrace love, and life-changing decisions ... Read more

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  • Breathe

    A Life in Flow

    by Rickson Gracie, Peter Maguire ...
    *An instant New York Times bestseller, USA Today bestseller, and Wall Street Journal bestseller*From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie, a riveting memoir weaving the story of his stunning career with the larger history of the Gracie family dynasty and the fighting philosophy of Jiu Jitsu.Undefeated through his final fight, Rickson Gracie belongs in the fighting pantheon with Bruce Lee, ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

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  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    The Ultimate Guide to Dominating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Combat

    by Alexandre Paiva ...
    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a guide to the most effective and devastating techniques in popular martial arts by World Champion and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Alexandre Paiva.The book contains over 1,000 full-color photographs demonstrating the moves that made the author the most feared competitor in BJJ circles and now one of the most sought-after instructors. Jiu-Jitsu or Jujutsu came into prominence ... Read more

    $25.99 CAD

  • Shotokan-Kata Up to Black Belt - Vol. 1

    A Reference Book for Karate Kata Shotokan Style

    by Fiore Tartaglia ...
    Series series Shotokan Kata
    Who has not been through this? You learn a kata, you practice it a few times, and then put it aside. And so it often happens that, in the middle of performing the kata, the karateka is not sure of the sequence and no longer knows how to continue the kata. ”If only I could find some place to look it up,” he thinks, ”I’d soon master the whole sequence.” This book is meant to be that desired ... Read more

    $19.98 CAD

  • Aikido Ground Fighting

    Grappling and Submission Techniques

    by Walther G. Von Krenner, Damon Apodaca, Ken Jeremiah ...
    Aikido Ground Fighting presents effective ground techniques that remain true to aikido founder Morehei Ueshiba's teachings while addressing a potential weakness in the system: while aikido is renowned for its submission and compliance techniques as well as grappling from a standing position, it is not known for its effectiveness when it comes to ground fighting. Aikido Ground Fighting is a unique ... Read more

    $20.79 CAD

  • Bunkai of the Shôtôkan-Kata up to Black Belt - Vol. 3

    A Reference Book for Karate Kata Shotokan Style

    by Fiore Tartaglia ...
    Series series Shotokan Kata
    Bunkai – the analysis and understanding of a technique or kata - is an integral part of karate.   The different kata applications shown in this book are possible defense solutions, which will supplement or partially reinforce the existing knowledge of the reader. However, they are not the only way to interpret the kata. The karateka, who wishes to gain more knowledge, will enrich his existing ... Read more

    $19.98 CAD

  • Mikazuki Jujitsu Manual; Learn Jujitsu

    by Kambiz Mostofizadeh ...
    The Mikazuki Jujitsu Manual teaches the prinicples and applications of jujitsu. You can learn how to defeat a boxer, learn to defeat a mixed martial artist, learn how to defeat a grappler, learn the vital attack and mental strategies that give you victory. ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: A Martial Arts Handbook on the Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense Techniques

    How to Defend Yourself Quick Start Guide - MMA Training Tips

    by Steve Colburne ...
    Series series "Quick Start Guide" Series
    Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: A Martial Arts Handbook on the Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense Techniques What Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? It is both a martial art and a combat sport that focuses on grappling in order for you to defeat your opponent submit. Much of the technique was adapted from Kodokan Judo and Jiu Jitsu. Learning how to execute the proper technique enables even a smaller and weaker ... Read more

    $5.96 CAD

  • Borrowing the Master's Bicycle: and other essays on Brazilian jiu-jitsu

    by Mark Johnson ...
    Introduction: The unifying Idea of the Borrowing the Master's BicycleI've written a book about one thought and that thought keeps coming back to me, and that is the more you study something, the more you give and sacrifice for your passions, the more you learn about life--the more your passion "transforms" you. Whatever your passion is, whatever you invest time in learning or doing, the more you ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Remembering O-Sensei

    Living and Training with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido

    Edited by Susan Perry ...
    Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido, is one of the greatest and most beloved martial artists in history. Remembering O-Sensei is a portrait of Ueshiba as told by his uchi-deshi, the students who lived and trained with him as his disciples. This collection of memories—gathered here for the first time—captures the essence of this extraordinary martial arts ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Judo

    An Introductory Guide for Beginners

    by Rodolfo Tello ...
    Displaying the most impressive throws, compelling armbars, dominant pins, and decisive chokes, judo is a particularly powerful sport and martial art that can bring opponents into submission in highly effective ways. With determination and perseverance, such tremendous power could be yours. Designed with safety considerations in mind, judo allows people of all ages to be involved in a long-term ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD