martial artists

As the battle of Namek turns the entire planet into a fireball, Goku and Freeza fight it out to the end, and Goku makes a fateful decision.

"Goku and Piccolo finally face each other down in the final match of the Tenka'ichi Bud?kai! Piccolo is ready and willing to unleash all his power to win--something Goku may hesitate to do. Taking down Piccolo will take all of Goku's skill and wits...and courage! But after the tournament is over, life goes on. There will be new enemies to face and even more surprising new allies!"--Back cover.

Collects the first three volumes of the Dragon Ball series in which sixteen-year-old Bulma, a scientific genius, convinces Son Goku, who has a monkey tail, superhuman strength, and a magic staff, to join her on a quest to locate the magic "Dragon Balls." Legend says that when the seven magic orbs are located in one place, a powerful dragon god appears who will grant one wish.

Goku's search for the seven Dragon Balls turns even more dangerous when Commander Red sends the Red Ribbon Army's deadliest assassin, Taopaipai, after him.

Tells the life story of Saski Kojiro, the man who will grow to become Musashi's most worthy rival.

Mixed Martial Arts has just recently gained widespread popularity in American culture, but MMA has been around for many years. Muay Thai is just one of many disciplines of MMA. Originating in Thailand, the name loosely translates to "art of the eight limbs.".

"Gohan and Kuririn struggle to keep the last Dragon Ball from falling into Freeza and Vegeta's possession, but how will they dare against Freeza's Ginyu force--a group of the strongest fighters in the galaxy? If they want to survive, they may have to do the unthinkable and tram up with Vegeta! However, with Goku hurtling toward Namek at top speed, there may be hope... as long as he makes it in time!--Back cover.

When his coach and mentor is killed at a tae kwon do tournament, seventeen-year-old Matt Foley suspects that it was not a tragic accident, but deliberate murder, and investigates himself.

Discusses the history of different martial art forms from around the world and some of their contemporary stars.

"Adrian Velba is excited to compete in the annual Games, a gladiatorial contest, but his hopes are crushed when his combat partner falls ill. His luck changes when the mysterious Richard Aldana appears as his new teammate. Nobody knows what to make of Aldana--a cigarette smoking, tough guy--in this medieval realm where fighting magic reigns supreme. Eschewing spells for physical prowess, Aldana helps Adrian as they become the Games' top contenders"--Back cover.