Martial Arts, Boxing, and Other Combat Sports Fencing, Judo, Wrestling, Taekwondo, and a Whole Lot More |
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| Author:
| Page, Jason |
| Series title: | Olympic Sports Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7787-4016-2 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2008 |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95USD $26.60 |
Book Description:
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These Olympic sports are physical and strategic contests between individuals based on ancient combat techniques. Some require hand to hand contact while others use equipment with which to score points. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the Olympic events listed below along with fun facts, Olympic stats, and outstanding competitors.
These Olympic sports are physical and strategic contests between individuals based on ancient combat techniques. Some require hand to hand contact while others use equipment with which to score points. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the Olympic events listed below along with fun facts, Olympic stats, and outstanding competitors.