Martial World

When the AI infected the internet, three hundred years of industrial and technological advancements were eradicated overnight. After untold sacrifice, humanity won—barely. Victory was only possible thanks to the hidden martials revealing themselves and stepping onto the stage of history. They were named the Old Monsters, immortal superhumans with impossible strength and speed, capable of dismantling entire armies with their bare hands. Thus began the gold rush of the 25th century; the rush to fitness, to the unimaginable power displayed by the Old Monsters.

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.

The issues Tai Chi teachers discuss among themselves. What are the healing mechanisms behind the movements? How to develop internal energy (chi) in the students. How to eliminate trauma, pain, tiredness, poor posture and poor health in the students. “Heal Yourself and the World with Tai Chi” uses clear, simple English to reveal the meaning of ancient Tai Chi texts that teach you how to bring power and joy back into your life. It is a unique, powerful, even poetic presentation. It delves into Qigong, form practice, push hands and sparring that put the practice of Tai Chi in a whole new ...

ZionLine's promise was irresistible: triple your lifespan. The price? Surviving an unknown world rife with brutal combat, where the gruesome deaths are terrifyingly real. For a desperate humanity, it was a price worth paying....

The days of traveling martial artists and mountaintop masters are over. Power is controlled by corporations, modernized martial arts sects, and governments. Those at the bottom of society struggle as second class citizens in a world in which power is a commodity. Rick is a young fighter in this world. He doesn't dream of immortality or becoming the strongest, just of building a better life for himself and his sister, who suffers from a spiritual illness. Unfortunately, life isn't that easy.

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.

In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel of magic and kungfu, four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis. *Named one of TIME's Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time* Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and...

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,...

This is the story about how I died. Not really.... I mean, I don't remember most of it, thank goodness. Long story short, I was betrayed. Some people I thought I could trust invaded my sky palace, stole my women, and enslaved my pet shadow hounds. I was destroyed, utterly. Or so they thought. Somehow, mana, the source of my previous power, brought me back. The backstabbing weasels think they are safe, barricaded in their strongholds. Here's the horrible part. They willingly sacrificed their own flesh and blood for security. And they had the nerve to call me evil?

Folk tales of the Shaolin Temple depict warrior monks with superhuman abilities. Today, dozens of East Asian fighting styles trace their roots back to the Buddhist brawlers of Shaolin, although any quest for the true story soon wanders into a labyrinth of forgeries, secret texts and modern retellings. This new study approaches the martial arts from their origins in military exercises and callisthenics. It examines a rich folklore from old wuxia tales of crime-fighting heroes to modern kung fu movies.

During his lifetime, legendary martial artist Bruce Lee formulated a complex personal philosophy - a synthesis of Eastern and Western ideals - that extolled the virtues of knowledge and total mastery of one's self. Most of his philosophical writings could be found only within the personal library of the Bruce Lee estate - until John Little was given permission to publish them for the wider world.

The Kaul siblings battle rival clans for honor and control over an East Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis in Jade Legacy, the page-turning conclusion to the Green Bone Saga. "Lee's series will stand as a pillar of epic fantasy and family drama." —Library Journal (starred review) Jade, the...

MARTIAL ARTS IS MORE THAN JUST PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE...It is a way of life, a philosophy, and a pathway to personal and professional success. Elite Martial Artists Worldwide: Secrets to Life, Leadership, and Business, Volume III, brings together renowned martial artists from the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Australia, sharing their wisdom, experiences, and the life-changing impact of martial arts. Building on the success of Elite Martial Artists in America, Volumes I and II, this new edition expands beyond borders, offering a global perspective on life, leadership, business, and ...

The Kaul siblings' battle with rival clans reaches new heights in the heart-pounding continuation of the Green Bone Saga, an epic trilogy about family, honor, and those who live and die by the ancient laws of blood and jade. On the island of Kekon, the Kaul family is locked in a violent feud for...

Violence doesn’t knock. It crashes in—and it doesn’t care if you’re ready. When the moment hits, you won’t “rise to the occasion.” You’ll default to your training. Or worse… freeze. Drawing from over three decades in security, bouncing, and real-world violence, this book cuts through the fantasy and delivers a brutal, street-proven system for surviving real attacks by real predators. Inside, you’ll learn: The Freeze Factor – Why your brain shuts down in sudden danger—and how to rewire it to act instantly Pre-Emptive Strikes – Spot the exact second diplomacy dies ...

A guide to self-mastery and other lessons based on the principles of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, by the sport's greatest practitioner of all time. This program includes a foreword written by actor Tom Hardy and read by Mark Meadows. As a ten-time Brazilian jiu jitsu World Champion and a former MMA...

When a major Hollywood studio released Five Fingers of Death to thrill-seeking Times Square moviegoers on March 21, 1973, only a handful of Black and Asian American audience members knew the difference between an Iron Fist and an Eagle's Claw. That changed overnight as kung fu movies kicked off a craze that would earn millions at the box office, send TV ratings soaring, sell hundreds of thousands of video tapes, influence the birth of hip hop, reshape the style of action we see in movies today, and introduce America to some of the biggest non-White stars.

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.

For the past century, the military has exercised its control over the citizens of Earth, having deceived the public of their true intentions for generations while the 2nd moon of Jupiter had been transformed into a prison planet where robot drone ships have been dumping their convicted criminals. In a desperate attempt to cover their own underhanded deals and illicit operations, the Confederation Council sent a group of green recruits on a secret mission to the forsaken wastelands of Europa to retake the penal colony. After discovering they had been used as expendable puppets and marked as ...

R.A.T. Vunak’s infamous move, virtually impossible to defend, even for a world-class fighter, is known as the R.A.T. In a real fight, the R.A.T. means "game over." The SEALs desired it, but only Vunak possessed it—until today. R.A.T. Fight teaches you how to handle any situation you might find yourself in, completely dominating any thug, street harasser, or punk who decides to try to ruin your day. It eradicates panic and fear, replacing them with cold, focused violence.