Martial Arts Litrpg

Power is mandatory. Choice is not. In a world where civilization survives only because cultivators stand between humanity and annihilation, Gale Kent has already paid the price of cultivation in blood. Orphaned by a beast wave. Disgraced by politics. Raised by a fallen Imperial Inquisitor. Gale never wanted the path of power, but when his cultivation test shatters every stone designed to measure it, refusal stops being an option. Welcome to Cultivation U, the Empire’s most dangerous university. A place where talent is weaponized, failure is punished, and advancement comes with ...

Yan Heng, a lecherous young master destined to shine on his 18th birthday, faced a crushing failure. Choosing to leave his clan, he walked toward what he believed would be a glorious death, but fate had other plans. After a fortuitous encounter, he shed the label of “trash” and found himself with newfound strength, eager to fulfill the hopes of his parents and clan. However, fate played another trick, moving him far from home. As his power awakens, including the awakening of his bloodline, Yan Heng becomes even more lecherous, relentlessly pursuing women despite his unattractive looks. ...

The Complete Book of Five Rings is an authoritative version of Musashi's classic The Book of Five Rings, translated and annotated by a modern martial arts master, Kenji Tokitsu. Tokitsu has spent most of his life researching the legendary samurai swordsman and his works, and in this book he illuminates this seminal text, along with several other works by Musashi.

The six-month penalty has ended, and my life at the Academy began. It is now time to establish my Demonic Sect, recruit members, and make a name for myself. At least, that is how it should have been. Hostile upperclassmen, mysterious professors, stuck-up nobles, and a demonic invasion that I know will hit the academy, all loom over me. As do the vampire, werewolf, and phoenix girls around me.

He's the only one without magic at a school for mages. That just makes him the most dangerous student. Laku arrives at the prestigious Dzidzo Institute with a deadly secret: he's a Zero, completely unable to use magic. Armed only with Awakening, an ancient martial art, he must find his missing grandfather while hiding the truth that could get him killed.

After quitting her job as a therapist, Tess's life became pretty slow. A tad boring, even. It thus came as no small shock to her when she was chosen by a god. Suddenly thrust into a new world where magic, monsters, and character levels are par for the course, Tess will find that simply surviving can be a challenge. It doesn't help that dark forces are stirring, she's woefully underpowered, and spiders keep trying to claw her face off.

Martial Science: A Comprehensive Exploration of Biomechanics, Anatomy, and Strategic Application reveals the hidden principles behind every punch, kick, and throw. Drawing on centuries of martial tradition and modern research, this book breaks down exactly how the body generates force, maintains balance, and adapts to different styles and opponents. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, you’ll discover proven methods to refine your technique, boost power, and stay injury-free. It’s the perfect bridge between ancient wisdom and the latest in sports science—one ...

The path of the gunslinger Van awakens to find that he is a clone of the infamous Gun Sage, a powerful essence user who has mastered every firearm and achieved an incredible amount of power, and an incredible number of enemies. The edges of human territory are filled with mining worlds where the only sort of peace one might find is brought about by a sheriff, they are hard places to survive where everyone is running from something. On the run Van meets up with a woman who is also a clone, and has as many secrets chasing her as she does. A powerful user of essence she begins to teach ...

Someone once asked: What is stronger? Martial arts or Magic? I answered: Why not simply use both? In a new world brimming with possibilities—Levels, Classes, Skills, Dungeons, and Monsters—I found myself reborn as a noble family’s troublemaker son. As a gamer, a magical world and a lazy life as a rich noble's son should have been a dream come true. But there was a massive catch. An absurd quest threw everything into chaos.

Third Edition of this great Xianxia LitRPG Cultivation novel. March 2020 Long Chen was a handsome but useless youth. Treated as trash by his teachers, he awakened an extremely weird bloodline. Now, he will try to understand his new powers while gathering more companions for the tribulations he is about to undergo. However, little does he know that not only will the bloodline affect his own path, but also that of all those around him. His path as a cultivator has just started without even knowing how to fight! He and his companions must now fight to secure a great future in this savage ...

Training the Samurai Mind gives an insider's view of the samurai world: the moral and psychological development of the warrior, the ethical standards they were meant to uphold, their training in both martial arts and strategy, and the enormous role that the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism had in influencing samurai ideals.

Code of the Samurai is a 400-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese Way of the Warrior. With a bright, conversational narrative by Thomas Cleary, this book is indispensable to corporate executives, students of Asian culture, martial artists, or anyone sincerely interested in Japan and its people.

Mike Hagen, an American nicknamed "Crybaby", became one of those chosen to be given an augmented reality interface. However, his favorite game was an MMA fighter - possibly, for the reason that he'd never fought in real life, and the interface adapted itself to him.

Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than twenty-five years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to listeners how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems - self-image, work pressure, competition.

He was the world’s richest man. Now, he’s a servant with zero talent. But in a world of immortals, hard work beats destiny—especially when you can see the Progress Bar. Kael had it all: islands, armies, and a fortune that could buy nations. Then he died and woke up in the brutal Star River Sect. No longer a billionaire, he is now a lowly servant, stripped of dignity. To make matters worse, he is a "Hollow"—a mortal born with no Spirit Root. In this dog-eat-dog cultivation world, that’s a death sentence. He is destined to be cannon fodder, or worse, a lab rat for the sect’s ...

Kael Lin survived the collapsing Mystic Realm, thinking the worst was finally behind him. But in the ruthless world of cultivation, escaping one death trap just leads to the next. While his strength has reached new heights, Kael returns with a grim discovery: strange parasites are hiding inside the skulls of the kingdom's elite. Before he can investigate, a more personal crisis strikes—Aria Duo has been taken. Held captive under the guise of "protection" by the Star River Sect's Ancestor, Kael finds his Golden Core completely sealed. The true danger is no longer the beasts of the ancient ...

Alright, let’s cut to the chase here. If you’ve found your way to this book, there’s a solid chance that something’s been gnawing at you—the feeling that the world around us is starting to shift in ways that are hard to ignore. It’s not just some wild conspiracy theory or apocalyptic thinking; it’s a very real possibility. Martial law, something that used to seem like a distant event from history books or movies, is becoming more of a legitimate concern. I know, I know—it sounds extreme. But whether we want to admit it or not, it's something we all need to be ready for. Now,...

Reunited with Aria Duo, Kael Lin thought he had finally found sanctuary within the Hidden Moon Sect. But in the ruthless world of cultivation, peace is nothing more than a pause between battles. While the Star River Sect’s vengeance is temporarily held at bay, a new crisis emerges: his friends are hitting a cultivation wall that only the legendary Foundation Establishment Pill can break. Refusing to let them fall behind, Kael steps out of the safety of the sect’s array and into the perilous Ancient Forest. But the forest holds more than just rare herbs and demon beasts. Kael finds ...

He was born anew in a world where martial arts were indistinguishable from magic. He only received a neuronet and meaningless desires from his past life. What lies ahead? He dreamed of adventure and freedom, but those dreams were taken away from him. The same way his mother, father, and sister had been taken away. They took the kingdom, they took his own destiny. But he is willing to wage a war, against the whole world if need be, to bring everything back.

Winter has passed, taking with it the hope of peace. The state of Wei deploy an increasing number of cultivators and soldiers, intent on taking over the state of Shen. Caught in between the armies is Wu Ying's village and all those that he cares about. Advised to keep away from the approaching war, Wu Ying will have to decide what is more important - his journey to immortality or the ties to the mortal that he holds onto still. Or perhaps, there is a third way, one that balances both the needs of Heaven and destiny and the karmic ties of the family.