Mason Crest 2015 - 2016 School Year Catalog

NUTRITION & FITNESS

M A S T E R I N G MART I AL ARTS

Series Consultant: Adam James, Founder of Rainbow Warrior Martial Arts and the Director for the National College of Exercise Professionals. Adam is a 10th Level Instructor of Wei Kuen Do, Chi Fung, and Modern Escrima, and a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kempo, Karate, Juijitsu, and Kobudo. He is also the co-creator of the NCEP-Rainbow Warrior Martial Arts MMA Trainer certification program, which has been endorsed by the Commissioner of MMA for the State of Hawaii and by the U.S. Veterans Administration.

CENTURIES OLD BUT NEVER MORE RELEVANT, THE MARTIAL ARTS COMBINE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND AGILITY WITH MENTAL TOUGHNESS. Learning and growing in one of these ancient arts can help people young and old improve their minds and bodies. This series examines the major martial arts disciplines, as well as provides specialized titles for women, children, and all-around athletes. Along with expert insight into the right techniques, moves, throws, strikes, kicks, and more, find out how to choose a martial art that will help you reach your goals.

10 Hardcover (HBK) Titles © 2015 Hardcover Library Price ... $24.95 Hardcover Set Price ....... $249.50 eBook Library Price.......... $30.95 (10 Titles) ISBN 978-1-4222-3235-4 Full color • Library bound Trim Size: 7 1 / 2 x 9 1 / 2 • 96 pages Grade Level: 7-12 10 VOLUME SET

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HBK ISBN E-ISBN Judo: Winning Ways..............................-3236-1 -8665-4 Jujutsu: Winning Ways ..........................-3237-8 -8666-1 Karate: Winning Ways ...........................-3238-5 -8667-8 Kickboxing and MMA: Winning Ways ....-3239-2 -8668-5 Kung Fu: Winning Ways.........................-3240-8 -8669-2 Martial Arts For Athletic Conditioning: Winning Ways ....................................-3241-5 -8670-8 Martial Arts For Children: Winning Ways -3242-2 -8671-5 Martial Arts For Women: Winning Ways -3243-9 -8672-2 Ninjutsu: Winning Ways.........................-3244-6 -8673-9 Taekwondo: Winning Ways ....................-3245-3 -8674-6 E D I T O R I A L K E Y I C O N S In response to the principles of the Common Core, our editorial team has devised key icons placed within our books, providing the reader with further reading comprehension and learning opportunities.

“ ” Very well done. History and explanation of the various moves makes this an excellent choice for the novice and intermediate user. — Pittsburgh City Schools “ ” ...an overview of styles, stretching, philosophy, & falling techniques. — Library Media Connection “ ” A glossary and description of equipment is also included in this must-read for any child interested in martial arts. Numerous diagrams and color photographs illustrate the movements used in different martial arts. — Children’s Literature

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