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Take Taekwondo beyond just kicking and punching discover powerful grappling moves that build on the patterns you already know!

A Korean grandmother tells her grandchildren the traditional tales and legends of their country.

Judo Formal Techniques is "e;The most detailed explanation of Judo that has ever been published"e; (The Japan Times). A comprehensive training manual to the basic "e;free practice"e; forms of Kodokan Judo (the Randori no Kata), the book provides essential instruction in the throwing and grappling kata (Nage no Kata and Katame no Kata) that every Judo practitioner needs to master. The authors are two of the world's top instructorsDonn F. Draeger and Tadao Otaki. Both were instructors at the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyothe headquarters of international Judo, which was founded by the creator of the martial art, Jigoro Kano. Draeger, considered by many to be the first non-Japanese Budo master, was an authority on Asian martial culture who held high ranks and teaching licenses in several martial arts. He was a prolific writer and was the first non-Japanese Judo instructor at the Kodokan. Otaki was not only a successful Judo instructor but also a university professor who was widely praised for his research on the role of Judo in education. Draeger and Otaki based their text on Jigoro Kano's published and unpublished personal writings. Recapturing the original spirit and intent of the essential Judo kata, they are presented in the standard Kodokan versions as refined by generations of practitioners. Richly illustrated with over 1,000 photos and drawings, Judo Formal Techniques offers complete step-by-step instructions for the roles of both training partners. In addition to the core techniques of throwing and grappling, it explains the important transitional movements as well as grips, stances, and postures. First introduced as an Olympic sport at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Judo is returning to its home city on the world stage at the 2020 Olympics. Practiced by more than 20 million people worldwide, Judo is only expected to continue growing in popularity. A new foreword by Judo instructor Neil Ohlenkamp sheds light on the book's lasting importance as the classic "e;Kata bible"e; for Judo students and instructors alike and an indispensable resource for all martial arts practitioners.

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Tagalogwhether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Tagalog words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Tagalog scriptwith a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctlyalong with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Filipino holidays and eating Filipino food.This colorful picture dictionary includes:Hundreds of color photographs1,500 Tagalog words and phrases40 different topicsfrom social media and WiFi to paying and countingExample sentences showing how the words are usedCompanion online audio recordings by native Tagalog speakers of all the vocabulary and sentencesAn introduction to Tagalog pronunciation and grammarAn index to allow you to quickly look up wordsTagalog Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all agescurious kids, visual learners and future travelers to the Philippines.

Karate: The Art of "e;Empty-Hand"e; Fighting is the definitive guide to Shotokan Karatethe most widely practiced style of Karateand has inspired millions of Karate practitioners worldwide. Authored by one of the great masters of the art, Hidetaka Nishiyama, this book is a classic, groundbreaking work on the sport of Karate, and one of the first published in English. An Olympic sport, Karate is today practiced by over 100 million people worldwide.Nishiyama began his training under the instruction of Gichin Funakoshi, the legendary founder of Shotokan Karate. He helped establish the Japan Karate Association and, as head of the JKA's instructors training program, was instrumental in bringing Karate to the U.S. and other Western countries. When he arrived, he proceeded to train the first great generation of Karate instructors spawning a whole new generation of martial artists. Highly accessible and richly illustrated with over 1,000 photographs, this book is a comprehensive manual with step-by-step instructions to all the basic movements and techniques of Karate. Topics covered include:A brief history of KarateTheories and principles of the martial artEffective training and exercise methodsKarate techniques including stances, blocks and attacksDefenses against weapons With a new foreword by Ray Dalke, who trained under Nishiyama and, at 8th Dan, is the highest ranking American in Shotokan Karate, Karate: The Art of "e;Empty-Hand"e; Fighting provides analyses from the standpoint of physics, physiology, philosophy, and body dynamics. The book's techniques apply to all styles of the martial art and is a valuable reference for any Karatekastressing Nishiyama's lesson that mastery of the basics is not the end but merely the beginning of a lifelong journey.

Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are delicate and beautiful examples of paper craft, but are surprisingly easy to make. This inspirational how-to guide shows you how to make 31 gorgeous designs that can virtually pass for the real thing except they will never wilt!

Filipino Stick Fighting Techniques is the authoritative guide to Cabales Serrada Escrimaa stick fighting art with its roots in Escrima, the national martial art of the Philippines. The popularity of these techniques has dramatically increased since they were used extensively by Matt Damon in action-packed fight scenes in the Jason Bourne films. Developed by Grandmaster Angel Cabales when he came to the U.S., Cabales Serrada Escrima is a distinct system emphasizing close-quarter combat using highly effective stick-fighting moves in unarmed as well as knife fighting situations. This book offers a clear presentation of the basic strikes, blocks, counters, and disarms unique to this style of martial artas well as explaining how and why the techniques work and when to use them. Angel Cabales was a pioneer in the Filipino Martial Arts and the first teacher of Escrima in the U.S. He trained and certified Mark V. Wiley, the author of this book. Darren G. Tibon, an Escrima Grandmaster, was also trained by Cabales and has contributed a new foreword to the book. This new edition contains:Personal accounts of Grandmaster Angel Cabales and how he developed his systemThe dynamics of body positioning, distance control, and both single-stick and empty-hand defensive methodsA comprehensive set of training drills for practitioners at different levelsExtensively illustrated with over 300 photos and detailed step-by-step instructions, this book lays the foundation for not just learning the system of Cabales Serrada Escrima, but understanding the traditions and philosophy of the art.

Making Out in Spanish is a fun, accessible and thorough Spanish phrase book and guide to the Spanish language as it's really spoken. Te adoro! Cuando puedo volver a verte?(I adore you! When can I see you next time?) Answer this correctly in Spanish, and you may be going on a hot date. Incorrectly, and you could be hurting someone's feelings or getting a slap! Spanish classes and textbooks tend to spend a lot of time rehearsing for the same fictitious scenarios, but chances are while in a Spanish speaking country you will spend a lot more time trying to make new friends or start new romancessomething you may not be prepared for. If you are a student, businessman or tourist traveling to Latin America or Spain and would like to have an authentic and meaningful experience, the key is being able to speak like a local. This friendly and easy-to-use Spanish phrasebook makes this possible. Making Out in Spanish has been carefully designed to act as a guide to modern colloquial Spanish for use in everyday informal interactionsgiving access to the sort of catchy Spanish expressions that aren't covered in traditional language materials. As well as the Latin script, each expression is now given in phonetics, making pronunciation a breeze. (For example, Buana idea! is also written as BWE-na ee-DE-a!). This Spanish phrasebook includes: Information about Latin American Spanish vs. Spain Spanish as well as regional dialects. A guide to pronouncing Spanish words correctly. Explanations of basic Spanish grammar, such as question forms, male vs. female, formal vs. informal and vowel stress. Complete Spanish translations including phonetic script. Useful and interesting notes on Spanish language and culture. Lots of colorful, fun and useful expressions not covered in other phrasebooks. Titles in this unique series of bestselling phrase books include: Making Out in Chinese, Making Out in Indonesian, Making Out in Thai, Making Out in Korean, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Japanese, Making Out in Vietnamese, Making Out in Burmese, Making Out in Tagalog, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Arabic, Making Out in English, More Making Out in Korean, and More Making Out in Japanese.

Here, beautifully illustrated and presented in both English and Japanese, are 12 of the best Japanese folktalesshared with generation after generation of Japanese children. These charming tales engage your imagination as you're carried on turtle-back rides, brought to the underwater palace of the dragon princess, and discover a temple with a "e;tea kettle"e; that is really a cunning badger in disguise. Stories include:The Tongue-Cut SparrowThe Strong BoyThe Marriage of a MouseThe Fisherman and the TortoiseThe Luminous Princess The Peach BoyThe Kachi Kachi MountainThe Old Men With WensThe Old Man Who Made Trees BlossomThe One-Inch BoyThe Lucky CauldronThe Monkey and Crab Fight These stories are all richly illustrated, with 98 color illustrations by two of Japan's foremost children's books illustrators. Executed with great skill and imagination, they bring to life the charming characters of these heartwarming tales of old Japan. The tales were originally written in English by author Yuri Yasuda based on her interpretations of traditional Japanese stories. Here they are fully bilingualeach one accompanied by Japanese text. The Japanese versions of each tale include simple kanji with furigana pronunciations to help learners recognize the characters. Japanese Myths, Legends & Folktales is accessible to both English and Japanese-speaking children, as well as to older language learners who wish to enhance their reading ability. This multicultural children's book will entertain, inspire, and educate in equal measure.

**Creative Child Magazine Media of the Year Award Winner**"e;Fifteen rhymes, one per spread, celebrate the changing seasons, flora and fauna, and idyllic rural life, providing an enchanting window into a culture that cherishes its close relationship with natureThis collection holds appeal for anyone interested in the country and would be a wonderful addition to an international-themed story time."e; School Library Journal This delightful collection of beloved Japanese nursery rhymes, Japanese and English Nursery Rhymes is the perfect introduction to Japanese language and culture for young readers ages 4 to 8. This beautifully illustrated bilingual children's book features songs and rhymes in both English and Japanese. Companion downloadable or streamable audio contains recordings of all the rhymes by native Japanese speakers. It's impossible not to sing along! The popular Japanese songs and rhymes include:My Hometown BubblesThe Rabbit DanceThe Cradle LullabyAnd many more! "e;Did You Know"e; notes about Japanese culture are included throughout the book, with an introduction to Japanese for parents, teachers, and librarians at the back.

"The beauty of his [Waley's] prose captures the artistic spirit of a brilliant and fascinating woman."-from the foreword by Dennis Washburn

"e;Daniel Tudor covers all the important issues, yet does not simply tell the more familiar stories, but looks deeper and wider to give the full story of Korea today."e; Martin Uden, Former British Ambassador to South KoreaIn just fifty years, South Korea has transformed itself from a failed state, ruined and partitioned by war and decades of colonial rule, into an economic powerhouse and a democracy that serves as a model for other countries. How was it able to achieve this with no natural resources and a tradition of authoritarian rule? Who are the Koreans and how did they accomplish this second Asian miracle? Through a comprehensive exploration of Korean history, culture and society, and interviews with dozens of experts, celebrated journalist Daniel Tudor seeks answers to these and many other fascinating questions. In Korea: The Impossible Country, Tudor touches on topics as diverse as shamanism, clan-ism, the dilemma posed by North Korea, and the growing international appeal of South Korean pop culture. This new edition has been updated with additional materials on recent events, including the impeachment of Park Geun-hye and the sinking of the Sewol Ferry. Although South Korea has long been overshadowed by Japan and China, Korea: The Impossible Country illuminates how this small country is one of the great success stories of the postwar period.

Modern Japanese Short Stories is a remarkable collection of Japanese stories from the pioneers of contemporary Japanese literature. This volume's twenty-five stories by as many authors display a wide range of style and subject matter offering a revealing picture of modern Japanese culture and society.

Through the intricate art of origami, LaFosse and Alexander succeed in educating all ages about wildlife conservation and the importance of preserving our Earth's endangered animals. Jack Hanna.

Adored for their charming shapes and colours, respected for their resilience and adaptability, and just plain fun to have around succulents are the hottest home gardening trend today.

Living with Air Plants is the perfect introduction to the world of Tillandsia and the many ways they can be used to design and upgrade your home or work space. It is the work of a prominent horticulturist and a design, lifestyle and gardening expert from Japan, and displays a wonderful Japanese design aesthetic and attention to detail.

This handy Japanese dictionary allows you to look up words quickly and easilyand be understood while speaking. Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Japan, the Pocket Japanese Dictionary is an essential tool for communicating in Japanese. It features all the essential Japanese vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate speakers. Its handy pocket format and user-friendly, two-color layout will make any future language class or trip to Japan much easier. All entries are in Romanized form as well as Japanese script (Kanji and Kana) so that, in case of difficulties, the book can simply be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. This dictionary includes the following key features: Over 18,000 words and expressions in the Japanese language.JapaneseEnglish and EnglishJapanese sections. Fully updated with recent vocabulary and commonly used Japanese slang. Clear, user-friendly layout with headwords in blue. Romanized script and Japanese script (hiragana and katakana) and characters (kanji) for every entry. Other books from this best-selling series you might enjoy include: Pocket Korean Dictionary, Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary, Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary, and Pocket Cantonese Dictionary.

Fold, decorate & play!Learning to fold simple paper models is just the beginning in Origami Games for Kids! Children of all ages can enjoy playing 15 interactive games with their finished origami crafts. The paper models can be used to play 15 simple but highly entertaining games that will keep children engaged for hours, and allow them to collaborate as well as compete. Everything you need is in this box—a full-color instruction book, 48 sheets of high-quality folding papers, and over 50 stickers to decorate the finished models. It only takes a minute or two to fold up each game piece, and then you can use them to play the following exciting games: Balancing Act—Who can keep the spinning wing balanced on the pyramid longer? Basket Bombs—Shoot the ball through the hoop using the catapult! Bowl 'Em Over—How many bowling pins can you knock down at one time? Can You Top This?—Build a tower of triangle chips as high as you can! Chip Toss—How many triangle chips can you juggle between two inverted pyramids? Fill 'Er Up—Who can flip the most balls into the box using the dragon's nose? Football—Scoot the football in between the goal posts to score! Frog Olympics—Spring the frog into, over or on top of the box! Ghost Dodgers—Can you slide a triangle chip under the ghost without knocking it over? Leap Frog—Keep the leaping frog leaping as long as possible! Pick Up Chips—Carefully remove the triangle chips one at a time without jostling the adjacent ones! Slay the Dragon—Take turns launching footballs at the dragon on the goal post until he's knocked down! Snap Dragon—Slide a penny under your opponent's dragon without getting "pinched!" Stormy Seas—Who can blow the sailboat from one end of the path to the other in the shortest time? Timber!—Stack as many sheets as possible on top of the "tree" before it falls over! These games will appeal to kids of all ages and personalities. Beyond having fun, origami engages children's minds with the physical world—allowing them to make discoveries and solve problems. Research shows that origami stimulates the logical and creative sides of the brain, so both zones are actively engaged when folding. It also teaches the basics of geometry and has concrete benefits for developing minds. Whether at home, at a birthday party, on vacation, or in the classroom, Origami Games for Kids Kit will provide hours of creative, hands-on fun for everyone! This kit contains: A full-color 48-page origami instruction book 48 sheets of high-quality, double-sided origami paper 15 different paper models used to play 15 exciting games Over 50 colorful stickers to decorate the models

This new interactive kit combines the fun of origami paper folding with the joy of recreating and retelling the most beloved stories in the Bible!

Taekwondo for Kids is a fun and accessible guide to Taekwondo practice. First-time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world--one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment. This martial arts books for kids includes introductions to the history and philosophy of the martial art, what to expect in the first few classes, how to warm up and practice, advice on setting goals, and information on competitions and tournaments.With over 75 full-color illustrations, including 40 clearly diagrammed Taekwondo exercises, and lots of fun facts and informative sidebars written in kid-friendly, jargon-free language, this is the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist.

In his third book, Ben Keren explains how to survive life-threatening real-world offenses active shooters, carjackers, home invaders and demonstrates how Krav Maga can be employed to respond to them.

Enter the colorful world of Malaysian cuisine with this cookbook from an award-winning chef and food writer! Malaysian Cooking introduces the art of using Malaysia's most aromatic regional ingredients and global influences to prepare zesty food that excites both the palate and sense of smell. Inspired by fond memories of cooking Malaysian staples since her childhood days, the expert in Asian culinary culture Carol Selva Rajah has compiled in this Malaysian cookbook a collection of 60+ new and traditional dishes for anyone wishing to add these vibrant recipes from abroad to their repertoire. These include: Sambals, chutneys, spice pastes, and achars Salads and snacks, like Vegetarian Fritters with Sweet Chili Dip Rice, noodles, and bread, like Saffron Rice with Cloves and Cashews Poultry and meat dishes, like Sweet Blue Ginger Duck with Star Anise Seafood dishes, like Fish in Sweet and Sour Pineapple Broth Vegetable dishes, like Eggplant and Tofu with Spicy Bean Paste Desserts and drinks, like Pandanus Coconut Cake with Palm Sugar Syrup With this beautifully photographed and easy-to-follow Malaysian cookbook in hand, you too can bring the rich and varied textures, colors, and flavors of Malaysian cuisine to your own home.

Beginning Japanese is a complete Japanese textbook and language learning package for beginning learners who want to become fluent in Japanese and have fun while doing it!

Kimchi is the newest star on the Asian culinary stage. These kimchi recipes are an appetizing way to add more vegetables with probiotics, vitamins, and enzymes to your health-conscious diet.

An introduction to the geography, history, daily life and customs, beliefs, arts, and environment of China.

Provides a study aid designed with the psychological principles to the process of learning Chinese characters. This book covers the list of Chinese characters for HSK levels A and part of B. It uses visual memorisation techniques from the psychology of learning with tips on learning habits.

Written over a century ago when Japan was abandoning its rich traditions to embrace the hysteria of colonization, this classic written by Okakura Kakuzo helped preserve the masterpieces of Japanese art and culture by illuminating the spirit of the Japanese Tea Masters. The Book of Tea doesn't focus on the Tea Ceremony itself, but the Zen Buddhist thought behind it known as the Way of Tea or Chado. Kakuzo teaches us to listen to the language of flowers as well as the language of art. His considerable charm is as apparent today as it was one hundred years ago as he introduces us to the aesthetic and culture of Japan. This edition has a new foreword by Andrew Juniper who runs the Wabi-Sabi Art Gallery in West Sussex, England and an introduction by Liza Dalby, the first American woman to be fully trained as a geisha in the 70's.

Japanese Folktales is one of the most complete collections of stories translated to English and introduces the reader to the vast world of Japanese ghouls, goblins, ogres, sea kings, magical birds, dragons, and of course, Momotaro, the Peach Boy. Japanese folklore is richly imaginative and the 22 classic stories collected here are some of the most popular ever told. Each story transports the reader to a different realm of magical kingdoms, mysterious seas, and mythical lands including: The story of goldfish dancers and carp musicians who entertain a brave warrior The tale of a lonely girl whose life is changed by a shining disc left by her mother The explanation of how the jellyfish lost its bones And the adventures of a boy born from a peach that washes up on a riverbank that every Japanese child knows by heart.These well-loved folk tales are sure to delight readers young and old while introducing them to Japan''s vivid fantasy tradition.