hand-to-hand fighting, oriental

Presents the history, philosophy, and meaning of the most well-known and popular martial arts.

Inspired by the story of a real-life hero. When an ill-advised fight destroys the reputation of a renowned martial arts champion and his family, his difficult path to redemption will bring him face-to-face with the most ferocious fighters in the world.

Tells the story of this elite corps of assassins and their secret art, how they obtain and utilize their skills in the modern world, their mysterious origins, training and philosophy.

Presents a history of the martial arts and describes the individual disciplines stressing the value of martial arts training as a method of building physical and spiritual strength.

Describes nine non-contact, non-competitive routines from various oriental martial arts which can be performed by a single individual for the purpose of exercising and conditioning the body.

The author describes the significance of Zen in the martial arts and how it has developed both physical and mental discipline and increased his self-esteem.

A history of karate from the meditations of Chinese Buddhist monks to the power and flair of modern students.

Describes the techniques of grappling as used in the martial arts, discussing the power of leverage and the science of weight and momentum, and looks at three martial arts forms that emphasize grappling, including judo, aikido, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Discusses hand-to-hand fighting techniques drawn from karate and other Asian martial arts useful for self-defense or tournament competition.

When the Shaolin Team earns their first victory, they find the confidence to reach the final climactic face-off with the unscrupulous Evil Team.