Sports and Recreation

"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--"Samurai Maximum,"
Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams ...

New York Times Bestseller The real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. So taught the great Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Aikido is a disciple Ueshiba called the "Art of Peace.

Santella invites diving experts from around the world to share some of their favorite destinations, so ardent divers can experience these underwater wonders for themselves--either on location in their SCUBA gear, or at home in their armchair. Stewart, Tabori & Chang

This is the original classic about Short Form, the most popular and widespread form of T'ai Chi in the West. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a must-read for every serious T'ai Chi student.

Popularized by the Ultimate Fighting Championships, Pride, and other physical contests, submission grappling? in which fighters use locks, chokes, and breaking techniques to defeat their challengers in no-holds-barred matches? is unique in modern Chinese martial arts in that in retains the grappling aspect of combat.

The New Outsiders celebrates outdoor creativity. Fresh ideas, adventurers and sustainable entrepreneurs inspire a new outdoor generation to live a life less ordinary under the open sky.

What's the appeal of pitching a tent and sleeping under the stars? Tried it yourself and felt inadequate and underprepared? The campers in this book can show you how to pitch up in style. From intrepid woodsmen with enviable survival skills, to low-key surfers chasing the perfect wave; solo travellers in single-person hammocks, to family groups in extravagant bell tent setups – for these ...