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Legends of the Martial Arts Masters by Susan Lynn Peterson

Legends of the Martial Arts Masters

Tales of Bravery and Adventure Featuring Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Other Great Martial Artists

Susan Lynn Peterson

Tuttle Publishing · Print & ebook · October 1, 2019

Throughout the ages, cunning and brave heroes have reached deep inside themselves to find the strength to triumph over long odds.

Asian Myths & LegendsMartial ArtsHistorical Asiabiography
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Who it’s for
Twenty-six stories trace martial arts heroes’ paths to victory across traditions, from Kung Fu to Kyudo.
Themes
Courage and endurance, Self-discovery, Martial arts
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Throughout the ages, cunning and brave heroes have reached deep inside themselves to find the strength to triumph over long odds. Aspiring black belts will love this action-packed collection of twenty-six stories about the great heroes of the martial arts and their many paths to victory.

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The stories include the tales of: - The legendary Bruce Lee—Kung Fu master and greatest martial artist of his time - Miyamoto Musashi—the "greatest swordsman in history" and the author of the Book of Five Rings - Jackie Chan—a dyslexic boy, abandoned at age seven who grew up to be a martial arts film star - Mu-lan—the brave daughter who went to battle for the good of her family These exciting tales of thrilling fights and wily strategies span the wide world of martial arts—from Aikido, Karate, Kung Fu, Sumo, and Jujitsu to Brazilian Capoeira, Israeli Krav Maga, Korean Tae-kwon-do, Japanese Kyudo, and Thailand's Muay Thai, even the Zen-focused tea ceremony which teaches the discipline martial artists require to succeed. Filled with incredible action and amazing feats of daring and skill, Legends of the Martial Arts Masters will inspire readers of all ages with stories of courage, endurance and self-discovery.

Martial Arts Heroes

Twenty-six stories trace martial arts heroes’ paths to victory across traditions, from Kung Fu to Kyudo.

Come here for

  • Stories of Bruce Lee, Miyamoto Musashi, Jackie Chan, and Mu-lan
  • A range of martial arts, from Aikido to Muay Thai

Expect

  • Tales of courage, endurance, and self-discovery
  • Martial arts including Sumo, Capoeira, Krav Maga, and the disciplined tea ceremony

Where it sits

Historical Asia69%
Asian Myths & Legends67%
Martial Arts43%

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Publisher categories

  • Sports Biographies for Kids
  • Asian History for Kids
  • Martial Arts
Authors
Susan Lynn Peterson
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Published
October 1, 2019
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Courage and endurance · Self-discovery · Martial arts
Reading lane
Sports Biographies for Kids