hand-to-hand fighting

This book examines training for mixed martial arts competitions such as cardio, muscle building, weight cutting, recovery, nutrition, and physical and mental health. Bold, dynamic photos, a timeline, a glossary, and informative sidebars enhance the text.

This book examines the legends of mixed martial arts including the pioneers of the sport, female and male Greatest of All Time (GOATs), and the sport's greatest fights, knockouts, and submissions. Bold, dynamic photos, a timeline, a glossary, and informative sidebars enhance the text.

"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 examines the female fighters of mixed martial arts from the first sanctioned women's MMA fight to the first woman to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the biggest upset in UFC history. Bold, dynamic photos, a timeline, a glossary, and informative sidebars enhance the text"--Amazon.com.

This title focuses on the history of Gladiators! It breaks down their origin, tactics, and place in modern culture.

"Jackson always stands his ground on the field. When a rival player purposefully spikes Aiden, Jackson strikes back. A scuffle breaks out, and Jackson gets a red card. He takes his anger out on the ref's car. . . . Jackson finds himself in trouble with the police. Will he end up with bigger problems, or will he be able to stop the downwawrd spiral and find his way back to defend his team?"--Provided by publisher.

Sixteen-year-old Dirt, a retired elite female fighter, must enter the South God Bow tournament to protect her found family of younger sisters and their beloved Mud Fam.

"Ninja of the past learned to climb, dodge, and sneak. But how do modern ninja tackle intense obstacles? This title takes a . . . look at ninja training, including martial arts techniques readers can try"--Provided by publisher.

"Back in the day, Takebe was a tough-as-nails delinquent who could throw hands with anyone. But right when she finally decides to leave her old ways behind, Takebe has a surprise reunion with her old rival, the 'Bloody Cardigan' Soramori. After all these years, she still wants a piece of Takebe--but not in the way anyone expected! Her proposal: If Soramori can beat Takebe in a fight, they have to start dating?!"--Back cover.