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- The Martial Arts and Self Defense Secrets You NEED to Know!
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The Danaher Diaries, Volume 2
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- By: Heroes of the Art
- Narrated by: David Sweeney-Bear
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Ready to return to the mats? New concepts, new stories, and more brilliance from the leading mind in Brazilian jiu-jitsu can be found in the follow-up to the surprise 2019 hit. This is the perfect companion for your BJJ journey. Short, thought-provoking entries can be listened to as you sit in the parking lot before the gym opens, or after class when you're reflecting on training. Be a fly on the wall in the famous blue basement as you study with the kingmaker to champions like Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and Georges St-Pierre.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dense with information.
- By Henry on 12-30-23
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On the Warrior's Path, Second Edition
- Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology
- By: Daniele Bolelli
- Narrated by: Kirk Magoon
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 86
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On the Warrior’s Path connects the martial arts with this larger perspective, merging subtle philosophies with no-holds-barred competition, Nietzsche with Bruce Lee, radical Taoism and Buddhism with the Star Wars Trilogy, traditional martial arts with basketball and American Indian culture. At the center of all these phenomena is the warrior. Though this archetype seems to manifest contradictory values, author Daniele Bolelli describes the heart of this tension: how the training of martial technique leads to a renunciation of violence, and how overcoming fear leads to a unique freedom.
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5 out of 5 stars
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For the Self
- By holdthehomefries on 10-23-23
By: Daniele Bolelli
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The Sniper Mind
- Eliminate Fear, Deal with Uncertainty, and Make Better Decisions
- By: David Amerland
- Narrated by: Jonathan Cowley
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Snipers are exceptional. The trained sniper is a complex fusion of hard skills such as weapons knowledge, situational awareness, knowledge of ballistics and physics, and soft skills such as emotional stability, empathy, and a stoic acceptance of the hardships associated with a particular set of circumstances. There are countless instances where a single sniper, embarking on a secret mission, would have to improvise, operate beyond any hope of support, and yet still manage to carry out the mission and get back home unharmed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very good listen, a wealth of information.
- By Bill on 01-23-20
By: David Amerland
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Mental Combat
- The Sports Psychology Secrets You Can Use to Dominate Any Event!
- By: Phil Pierce
- Narrated by: Jay Prichard
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 310
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Finally! An easy way to use the science of sports psychology to skyrocket your performance! You may already know that pro athletes use the power of sports psychology to boost motivation, manage nerves, and become top performers. The problem is that many of these techniques are kept secret, and other guides are heavy and full of jargon.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Remaining Calm in Combat
- By EP on 10-11-16
By: Phil Pierce
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The Tao of Wing Chun
- The History and Principles of China’s Most Explosive Martial Art
- By: Danny Xuan, John Little
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Wing Chun is the most popular form of Chinese kung fu in the world today, with more than four million practitioners. This guide will fascinate and educate anyone interested in the martial arts, from beginner to master. The art as it is presently understood has been handed down from teacher to student for more than 300 years. Until now, no one has ever stepped back and taken a critical look at why this art's techniques are presented and performed the way they are.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Can’t we move past this.
- By Cogs on 09-06-21
By: Danny Xuan, and others
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Jailhouse Strong
- The Successful Mindset Manual
- By: Josh Bryant, Adam benShea
- Narrated by: Frank George
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Bryant and benShea share the blueprint, explained in layman's terms, for taking your mental game to the next level. The Successful Mindset is for the competitive athlete, the entrepreneur, or anyone who strives to get better and be the best.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Sounds like a rough draft version or a bad podcast
- By binzaman on 04-25-15
By: Josh Bryant, and others
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Body Mind Mastery
- Creating Success in Sport and Life
- By: Dan Millman
- Narrated by: Dan Millman
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 331
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 221
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For everyone seeking mental and physical harmony - whether in golf, tennis, martial arts, music, or everyday life - best selling author and world champion athlete Dan Millman shows in this revised and updated audio edition of his classic The Inner Athlete how to transform training into a path of personal growth and spiritual discovery.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Body Mind Mastery
- By Jim on 06-04-04
By: Dan Millman
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Zen Tennis
- Playing in the Zone
- By: Bill Scanlon, Dr. Joseph Parent
- Narrated by: Dr. Joseph Parent, Bill Scanlon
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 119
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 98
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 99
From the best-selling author of Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game and the tennis champion and world record holder of the Golden Set comes the most innovative and powerful book since The Inner Game of Tennis. Combining deep Eastern wisdom and practical tennis expertise, Zen Tennis will help you get out of your own way and into the zone.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Satatosh
- By PS on 01-22-22
By: Bill Scanlon, and others
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The Inner Game of Tennis
- The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
- By: W. Timothy Gallwey
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,529
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,825
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This phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Not just for tennis players, or even just for athletes in general, this handbook works for anybody who wants to improve their performance in any activity, from playing music to getting ahead at work.
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5 out of 5 stars
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For anyone who wants to perform
- By Casper P. on 07-23-14
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Bounce
- Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success
- By: Matthew Syed
- Narrated by: James Clamp
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 710
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 524
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Few things in life are more satisfying than beating a rival. We love to win and hate to lose, whether it's on the playing field or at the ballot box, in the office or in the classroom. In this bold new look at human behavior, award-winning journalist and Olympian Matthew Syed explores the truth about our competitive nature: why we win, why we don't, and how we really play the game of life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very eye opening
- By Joao on 06-14-10
By: Matthew Syed
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Scholar Warrior
- An Introduction to the Tao in Everyday Life
- By: Ming-Dao Deng
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 98
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 81
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In this beautifully illustrated offering of ancient wisdom, Deng Ming-Dao shares the secrets of the spiritual path handed down to him by Kwan Saihung, his Taoist master, as well as by herbalists, martial artists, and other practitioners of the ancient arts. Deng tells how Taoist philosophy and practice may be integrated into contemporary Western lifestyles for complete physical, mental, and spiritual health.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not good for listening in the car
- By DragonSlayer on 06-13-15
By: Ming-Dao Deng
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The Confident Mind
- A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance
- By: Dr. Nate Zinsser
- Narrated by: Qarie Marshall
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Dr. Nate Zinsser has spent his career training the minds of the U.S. Military Academy’s cadets as they prepare to lead and perform when the stakes are the very highest—on the battlefield. Alongside this work, he has coached world-class athletes including a Super Bowl MVP, numerous Olympic medalists, professional ballerinas, NHL All-Stars, and college All-Americans, teaching them to overcome pressure and succeed on the biggest stages.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Redundant and uninsightful
- By Chris Rogers on 06-06-23
By: Dr. Nate Zinsser
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The Book of Five Rings
- By: Miyamoto Musashi, William Scott Wilson - translator
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Setting down his thoughts on swordplay, on winning, and on spirituality, legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi intended this modest work as a guide for his immediate disciples and future generations of samurai. He had little idea he was penning a masterpiece that would be eagerly devoured by people in all walks of life centuries after his death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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DO NOT Listen to David P. Grange's Review
- By Carey Lucas on 01-30-21
By: Miyamoto Musashi, and others
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The Way of the SEAL
- Think like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed: Updated and Expanded Edition
- By: Mark Divine, Allyson Edelhertz Machate
- Narrated by: Mark Divine
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 378
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Blending the tactics he learned from America's elite force with lessons from the Spartans, samurai, Apache scouts, and other great warrior traditions, Mark Divine has distilled the fundamentals of success into eight powerful principles that will transform you into the leader you always knew you could be. Learn to think like a SEAL and take charge of your destiny at work, at home, and at life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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IM AM SEAL.... UGH!
- By John A Frost on 05-14-21
By: Mark Divine, and others
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Essential Tennis
- Improve Faster, Play Smarter, and Win More Matches
- By: Ian Westermann, Joel Chasnoff - contributor
- Narrated by: Ian Westermann
- Length: 6 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 44
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Story5 out of 5 stars 44
In Essential Tennis, listeners—players and coaches, alike—will learn how improving at tennis actually happens and how to easily implement these lessons and integrate them into better play on the court. Players will hit stronger shots, make fewer errors, and beat players who are currently beating them. Coaches will look differently at what it means to provide a student with a holistic learning experience.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must Read for Competitive Tennis Players
- By Isaac Patton on 06-07-22
By: Ian Westermann, and others
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- happyjo
- 11-11-19
Martial arts: Behind the myths
This book was very informative. This verified that the choice I have made as to which martial arts I should study is best for me. I want to thank the author for all of the information that he gave.
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- ShinobiChris
- 01-21-17
Mr. Pierce has done his research.
I sincerely enjoyed this book. At the time of selection it was available for free. I expected very little aside from the author's opinion, based on entire chapters about his experience in "X Martial Arts" that he'd use to justify his opinions. I was very happy to instead find a rather unbiased summary about the history of martial arts and zero cynicism toward particular popular arts practiced by many today. While he does touch on modern martial arts as a contrast to the traditional, he does not get explicitly qualitative about any art as being superior to another one-but rather glances over what benefits of each art as it may apply to the prospective practitioner. I look forward to reading more from Mr. Pierce in the future. Also, I enjoyed the snippet of information mentioned about the Bujinkan.
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- Dan
- 11-17-16
Decent
Overall an interesting book. The biggest drawback however is the horrendous mispronunciation of some words by the narrator. Granted some of these words are not common lexicon, but a little research on would go a long way...especially since they expect to be paid for it.
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- MJCarey99
- 12-28-16
Myth is correct
This book is full of incorrect statements about Martial Arts, Fighting (which I highly doubt the author has done ANY of aside from maybe some bs tae kwon do sparring) and Bruce Lee who the author quite obviously does not like. Do not bother with this. This guy is part of the problem we have with Martial Arts today.
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- Ralph
- 08-29-17
A good book for children
If you are older than 13 years old this book will not teach you anything you do not already know.
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