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"lt offers easy-to-learn karate responses in typical self-defense situations. Diligent practice at home will equip one with...

"Simple, clear, easy to learn...Dispenses with hours of needed to practice for the professional...Outstanding primer on self-defense."-Marine Corps Gazette Practical Karate: Fundamentals

"The illustrations represent situations where attacks actually occur, rather than a gymnasium scene, which considerably enhances their realism...An excellent point is the emphasis on footwork,

"For the person who has already mastered the fundamentals, the present volume, profuse with diagrams and photographs, will serve as a handy guide to expanding [the options]."-Yomiuri Shimbun Practi

"The illustrations are clear and the instructions are simple, and a reasonably agile [practitioner] will not find it difficult to master these practical techniques...

"The authors do not purport to turn out a legion of female karate experts. They have selected responses for the average woman and...are generous with advice and warning.

Master Japanese Aikido with this illustrated martial arts guide. Aikido, while uniquely beautiful among the martial arts, is also deceptively powerful, effective, and efficient.

With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art.

The Power of Shaolin Kung Fu offers readers a comprehensive course in the fundamental movements that have been practiced and perfected by warrior monks for centuries.

Krav Maga: Real World Solutions to Real World Violence presents a no-nonsense approach to neutralizing attackers in close quarters.

**Winner of the 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Video Award** This award-winning origami teaches origami beginners all the most important folds and techniques.

Master the techniques of aikido with this illustrated martial arts guide. Complete Aikido is the authoritative text on this enlightening martial art and self-defense system.

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This new edition of the best-selling Parent Choice Award-winner Everyone Wins!