Martial World

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.

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.

Strap in for a high stakes, edge of your seat adventure that will leave you thirsty for more, more, more The year is 2493 The AI wars have come and gone When the AI infected the internet, three hundred years of industrial and technological advancements were eradicated overnight. After untold...

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 ...

Martial Science and the Myth of Superhuman Skill A Modern Breakdown of Ancient Tricks, Sensory Manipulation, and True Body Mechanics by Sky Benson Is there really such a thing as a no-touch knockout? Can Chi energy move people without contact? Are pressure point knockouts actually real? The legends of martial arts are filled with mystique—but this book reveals the truth behind the myth. In Martial Science and the Myth of Superhuman Skill, master instructor and biomechanics expert Sky Benson unpacks the world’s most mysterious martial feats and explains them using real science: physics, ...

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 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 ...

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,...

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...

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 ...

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.

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....

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?

Take your martial arts training to the next level with this audiobook! Taekwondo: A Practical Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art is written by Bill and Katie Pottle, owners of the Korean Academy of Taekwondo in Aurora, CO. Their school has worked with students of all ages and abilities, from 2-year-olds to Olympians to senior citizens. The audiobook contains sections on kicks, forms, one steps, history and philosophy, mechanics of board breaking, increasing power and speed, and much more.

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.

You’ve been walking your whole life. But how often have you actually been taught how to step, shift, turn, and recover with deliberate control? This is not simply another follow-along Tai Chi routine. It is a practical system for building a movement vocabulary you can use in everyday life. Drawing on nearly 60 years of martial arts study, instructor Jimmy Lockett combines the slow, deliberate movement principles of Tai Chi with practical stepping methods drawn from Japanese footwork traditions and other martial systems. The combat applications are removed. What remains is the movement ...

Don’t miss book 4 of the next great Fantasy LitRPG Series by Seth Ring, author of the bestselling Battle Mage Farmer and Nova Terra series. Preorder your copy today. About the Series: Following a magic-less protagonist in a world of beast taming and arcane secrets, this series mixes slice of...

When the lights go out, the true countdown begins. An electromagnetic pulse has instantly crippled the nation, plunging the eastern seaboard into darkness. Stranded thirty-seven miles from home, municipal water supervisor Tom Brewer must navigate a dead, panic-stricken highway to reach his wife and daughter. The world he knew is gone, replaced by gridlocked roads, failing supply chains, and desperate people realizing that help is never coming. But getting home is only the first battle. With the electric pumps destroyed, Bellweather’s water supply will run completely dry in exactly forty-...

Don’t miss book 3 of the next great Fantasy LitRPG Series by Seth Ring, author of the bestselling Battle Mage Farmer and Nova Terra. Preorder your copy today. About the Series: Following a magic-less protagonist in a world of beast taming and arcane secrets, this series mixes slice of life...