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Lessons from the Japanese Masters
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5 out of 5
Based on 13 Ratings and 8 Reviews

Book Description
The book discusses martial art methods used by Japanese masters, which include fighting techniques drawn from ju-jutsu, judo, karate, kempo, ninjutsu, and yawara. There are lessons on the history, philosophy, principles of self-defense, physical conditioning, sensitive areas of the body, stances, movement training techniques, punches, strikes, kicks, grappling principles, takedowns, throws, escape... More
Book Information
PublisherLerner Publishing Group
BindingLibrary Binding (2 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages112
ISBN-100822511649
ISBN-13978-0822511649
Publication Date03/1995
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About Fred Neff (Author) : Fred Neff started his training in the Asian fighting arts at the age of eight. In 1974, Mr. Neff received a rank of fifth degree black belt in karate. The same year he was made a master of the art o... more
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About James E. Reid (Author) : James E. Reid is a published author and a photographer of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of James E. Reid include Lessons From The Japanese Masters, Everybody's ... more
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About Patrick O'Leary (Photographer) : Patrick O'Leary is a published author, photograph, and a photographer of young adult books. Published credits of Patrick O'Leary include Lessons From The Japanese Masters, Lessons From The Fighting Co... more
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