martial arts

This title examines the mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship from UFC1, the launch of The Ultimate Fighter and the first female competitors, to today's competitions in 43 events with 12 weight classes. The title includes major UFC events and fighters. Bold, dynamic photos, a timeline, and informative sidebars enhance the text. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Examines the fighting styles of mixed martial arts such as boxing, kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, karate, and taekwondo.

"Prince Zuko thinks the only way to restore his honor is to capture the Avatar and help his father conquer the four nations... but is that truly the best thing for the world, or for himself? Follows Zuko's emotional journey from exiled Fire Nation Prince to firebending master"--Provided by publisher.

"In a world long ago ravaged by war, the nations have sworn an armistice never to use weapons of mass destruction again. Instead, highly skilled warriors known as Grievar Knights represent their nations' interests in brutal hand-to-hand combat. Murray Pearson was once a famed Knight, until he suffered a loss that wounded his homeland--but now he's on the hunt to discover the next champion. In ruthless underground combat rings, Cego is making a name for himself. Murray believes Cego has what it takes to thrive in the world's most prestigious combat academy--but first, Cego must prove himself in the vicious arenas of the underworld. And survival isn't guaranteed"--Provided by publisher.

"Cego and his team return to the world's most prestigious combat school. Though he'd like to focus on his martial studies, Cego feels the pull of his mysterious past. With new arrivals coming to the academy and his friend Solara embarking on her own quest for answers, Cego's life isn't getting any easier. And living is never simple for the Grievar Knights, especially in the brutal arenas of the Circles"--Provided by publisher.

This book gives a quick overview of karate, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today.

Set in 16th century Korea, this queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology follows Kai Song, who is determined to be a warrior as she must come to terms with her true identity and take control of her destiny after learning a deadly secret.

"Not knowing his own birthday since he was frozen in an iceberg for 100 years, Aang is surprised when his friends come up with a new special day to celebrate!"--Provided by publisher.

Get kids ready to chop, block, and grapple in the dojo! What age can you start martial arts? And which style is best for a beginner? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join martial arts, including what to wear, what a competition is like, and how to get a black belt. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch sports fans' attention and help visual learners learn new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.

Seventeen-year-old student and Taekwondo specialist Mori Jin gets invited to an underground global fighting tournament known as "The God of High School" that promises him whatever he wants if he wins the tournament. Mori soon learns things aren't as straightforward as they seem, and the stakes continue to rise the higher he gets in the tournament.