Henry Carter Hull

With the temple and Grandmaster now gone, twelve-year-old Seh, a snake-style master, joins a bandit gang and meets a mysterious woman whose name means Cobra, while trying to stay ahead of the vengeful Ying.

Five young warrior-monk brothers survive an insurrection and must use the ancient arts to avenge their Grandmaster.

What if a boxer and a wrestler fought? Who would win? What if a fighter skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tangled with a foe trained in traditional judo? These were questions that fans of combat sports asked for years, but how to settle it? The answer: mixed martial arts. In this action-packed book, you'll meet the superstars and record holders of mixed martial arts, get behind-the-scenes details about some of its most dramatic moments, and find out...

After attacking and killing his former grandmaster, sixteen-year-old Ying realizes he has been betrayed in addition to being wanted for treason, and consequently is forced to turn to Hok, his old temple sister, for help.

Judo is a grappling martial art first established in Japan. Instead of punching and kicking, judo practitioners use their opponent's movements against them. They strive to take their opponent to the ground using grappling, throws, and sweeps. They may also use chokes and joint locks to make an opponent "tap out." Competitive judo has a long tradition, and it's an Olympic sport. Readers will learn about judo's rich history, its basic moves, and how...

This book introduces students to the health benefits and fun of Brazilian jujitsu and highlights the rules and history of this exciting, full-contact sport. Readers will explore the fundamental elements of grappling, including mounts, guards, locks, and holds used in ground fighting. They'll learn how Brazilian jujitsu compares to the form of Japanese judo from which it sprang. This intriguing, informative text also explores the importance of training...

Tommy loves MMA. He and his friend Ben are the best at Stars MMA Fight School. They both compete to represent the fight school at a MMA competition in the city. As usual, Tommy chokes. Ben is the winner, even though Tommy is the better fighter. But Ben breaks his leg, and Tommy has to learn to tune out and focus to win.

The martial art of jujitsu was developed in Japan hundreds of years ago. It was meant to help practitioners combat samurai, who were heavily armored and heavily armed warriors. The goal was to do so without the use of weapons. Jujitsu emphasizes joint locks, throws, sweeps, and pins, all techniques that can help a smaller competitor use leverage and momentum to take down a bigger opponent. Young readers will learn about this popular martial art and...

The martial art of tae kwon do is based on more than 5,000 years of Korean tradition. It's a combat system that focuses not only on physical performance but also on mental and spiritual wellness. The name of this martial art loosely means "foot, fist, and discipline," and tae kwon do combines the strength of the body with the agility of the mind. Today, tae kwon do is a popular martial art for kids and adults all over the world. Readers will learn...

Practitioners of martial arts must study for years to understand them. Martial arts help teach discipline, patience, and respect. Learn more in Martial Arts, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows,...