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Series
My weird school volume 5
Language
English
Description
A.J. and the other second graders do everything except play sports when they go to "fizz ed" class with their new teacher, Miss Small.
2) Surfwise
Language
English
Description
The inspiring and tumultuous story of 85-year old surfer, health advocate and sex guru, Dr. Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, his wife Juliette, and their nine children who were all home-schooled and raised in a small camper on the beach, where they surfed and had to adhere to the strict diet and lifestyle of animals in the wild.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Focus on tai chi's organizing principles, which underlie everything you have learned so far. These include the balance of yin and yang; softness overcomes hardness; and use mind, not strength. Close with Snake Creeps through the Grass on the other side.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Discover how to integrate the outlook and practice of tai chi into your work life. Study a routine that you can do in your office or cubicle, as it requires only one step in each direction. Then, learn Looking for the Needle at the Bottom of the Sea.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Round out your practice of kung fu with an introduction to praying mantis, a complementary style of kung fu that emphasizes bigger moves over longer distances. Sifu Joshua Grant takes you through this exceptionally graceful way to combine a variety of skills, as you literally cover a lot of ground.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Continue your study of tai chi and health by looking at its documented benefits for treating obesity and Alzheimer's disease. Then reach the halfway point in your study of the 24-movement short form with a pose called High Pat on Horse.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Qi is the Chinese word for "energy of life," and qigong is the science of understanding the flow of Qi. Because the ability to manipulate Qi is at the heart of many Asian martial arts, this lesson takes a break from the physical systems of martial arts and explores the history and mental practice of qigong. Learn a variety of meditation techniques that complement your physical study.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Experiencing life with balance and harmony requires that you master flow, which is a traditional principle of tai chi. Look at both mental and physical aspects of flow. Then for the short form, study Rooster Stands on One Leg on the other side.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The reserve clause (or the “five-man rule”) played a crucial role in every labor war that took place during the first half-century of professional baseball, and was standard practice until the 1970s. Trace the events that would lead to a fight against the right of teams to reserve players - a struggle to which today’s big leaguers are indebted.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The 1919 Black Sox scandal (often thought of as “baseball’s original sin”) marked a turning point in how Americans thought about the right way to play baseball. Join the debate over the complexity of this and other baseball scandals, and the moral quandaries of both actual deception in the game and merely the appearance of deception.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Step into what may seem like the quintessential Japanese martial art, with its emphasis on powerful physical techniques, from punches and chops to how to train your legs. Join U.S. Olymic team coach, Sensei Akira Fukuda in this introduction to karate and its history. Learn the fighting stance, the front kick, and a series of punches.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Start the first of the qigong exercises, called the Frolic of the Five Animals. You also begin a regular routine of simple tai chi drills. Then learn the first two movements in the 24-movement short form: Opening the Door and Parting the Wild Horse's Mane.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Martial Arts for Your Mind and Body offers an immersive introduction to nine leading examples of martial arts. Hosted and brought together by tai chi Grandmaster David-Dorian Ross, these 25 interactive lessons (one more than a typical course) give you a solid grounding in the different philosophies, styles, and techniques of the major martial arts families.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Intricate "forms" are a hallmark of kung fu practice, which allow you to refine your physical skills and control. As you continue your study of white crane kung fu, Coach Chang breaks down the essential moves of a routine. He then turns to some exercises to help you increase your mental focus and discipline.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
As students advance in tai chi, they move from empty hands forms to weapons play, which has the same elegant choreography but with sticks, swords, or spears. Try out this ancient martial art, seeing how even everyday objects can be used for practice. Then master a new movement in the short form: Rooster Stands on One Leg.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
How can the slow dance of tai chi compete with running or weightlifting as a workout? The secret is that tai chi activates many muscles at the same time, burning calories at a high rate. For the short form routine, practice Stand Up and Kick on the other side.
18) Play Ball! The Rise of Baseball as America’s Pastime: Episode 7,Baseball Grows by Hitting the Road
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In the second half of the 19th century, advancing technology offered greater access to faraway places, which opened new avenues for baseball. From national to world tours, take a closer look at how baseball’s popularity continued to spread, and how men like Jimmy Ryan and Albert Goodwill Spalding helped set it all in motion.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
See how Bruce Lee came to found jeet kune do - and how it came to change martial arts in the West forever. Here, Sifu Cauliff and Master Ross offer more insight into the fighting and defensive techniques of jeet kune do, and give you the chance to participate in a series of drills. You'll also gain new understanding of some elements of Eastern philosophy.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
How do your muscles work when you perform simple motions or lift weights? How does strength training increase your bone density? What factors determine how much strength you generate from a specific muscle movement? What role should strength training play in flexibility and children's fitness? Get scientifically backed answers to these and other questions on strength training and your body.
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