Overview
Did you know that wrestling started out as a deadly sport? Ancient Greeks and Romans used it for self-defense. In modern times, amateur wrestling is still powerful and challenging. But training, equipment, rules, and scoring systems make the sport safer for competitors. Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to amateur wrestling. You'll discover: - What the different styles of wrestling are and how they've changed. - What some of the top wrestling moves are, including the suplex and fireman's carry. - Why Rulon Gardner left his wrestling shoes on the mat at the 2004 Olympic Games. - How amateur wrestling compares to similar sports in other countries, such as lucha libre and shuai jiao. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Full Product Details
Author: Garrison Wells
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Imprint: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Dimensions:
Width: 17.00cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 23.90cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9780761384601
ISBN 10: 076138460
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 January 2012
Recommended Age: From 9 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
Students who are fascinated by martial arts will find much to enjoy in this series. Each volume includes an overview of the featured sport, its history, equipment and techniques, and a glimpse into national and international competitions. While Gareth Stevens's 'Martial Arts' series (2004) focuses more on form, the emphasis here is on popular culture. Past and present champions are highlighted, along with movies and games where the martial arts are featured. Because of the popularity of mixed martial arts, and the fact that in this sport competitors employ a combination of the other arts, there is some overlap in the content of the books. All the titles mention the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Action-packed photographs and interesting sidebars will keep readers engaged. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple --Journal Martial arts is a popular topic with pre-teens, and this series will more than adequately fit the needs of both school and public libraries on the subject. Each book contains an overview of the martial art, its history, equipment, and techniques; as well as worldwide competitions. Colorful photos of popular martial artists are sprinkled throughout the books. These books are meant as an introduction to the martial arts. --Library Media Connection --Journal
Author Information
Garrison Wells is a third-degree black belt in Nihon jujitsu, a first-degree black belt in judo, a third-degree black belt in Goju-ryu karate, and a first-degree black belt in kobudo. He is also an award-winning journalist and writer, and he lives in Colorado.
