Martial Arts Fiction

Most learn about martial arts through movies and print publications, primarily fictional. “Fiction is drama, the blood of drama is conflict, and martial arts are rooted in conflict,” writes James Grady in chapter one. Good fiction uses martial arts well, while poor writing skills can be plain boring! This anthology is a collection of fifteen articles that cover the richness and depth of Asian martial arts in both movies and literature. After looking over the array of topics, I decided to utilize writings by James Grady for the two introductory chapters. Grady is an internationally ...

The demons that could control stones and elementals have been defeated, but the most powerful of Simon Wong's associates still remains to create almost undetectable copies of humans and Shen. This demon allies with Kitty Kwok to prepare a torturous trap for Emma and Simone, from which they may never return.

When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy.

A collection of short stories and the novella The North Room. This collection is brought to you by the author of the Peacekeeper series. The Test: (fiction.) A high ranking martial artist takes his master’s test. The Doll: (paranormal fiction.) After a young girl’s twin is killed she is devastated by that loss. Then one day her father gives her a new doll which has a surprising impact on the girl. The Blizzard: (fantasy.) Three companions must survive a blizzard in order to save a city population. The Tank: (science fiction.) A government funded research project goes bad. The Hunt: (...

It's the end of the 19th century. San Francisco's cobblestone streets are haunted, but Chinatown has an unlikely protector in a young Daoist priestess named Li-lin. Using only her martial arts training, spiritual magic, a sword made from peachwood, and the walking, talking spirit of a human eye, Li-lin stands alone to defend her immigrant community from supernatural threats. But when the body of a young girl is brought to the deadhouse Li-lin oversees for a local group of gangsters, she faces her most bewildering - and potentially dangerous - assignment yet.

Connor Reeves ist erst 14 Jahre alt, als er für eine weltweit agierende Bodyguard-Agentur akquiriert wird. Und bereits sein allererster Auftrag hat es in sich: Er soll keine Geringere als Alicia Rosa Mendez beschützen – die Tochter des amerikanischen Präsidenten! Schon bald gerät Alicia in große Gefahr und Connor muss unter Beweis stellen, dass er zu Recht für diese heikle Mission ausgewählt wurde.

Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) world heavyweight champion. Nicknamed "The Greatest", Ali was as well known for his unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee".

China: 1200 AD. Guo Jing has confronted Apothecary Huang, his sweetheart Lotus' father, on Peach Blossom Island, and bested the villainous Gallant Ouyang in three trials to win her hand in marriage. But now, along with his sworn brother, Zhou Botong of the Quanzhen Sect, and his shifu, Count Seven Hong, chief of the Beggar Clan, he has walked into a trap. Tricked by Huang into boarding an unseaworthy barge, they will surely drown unless Lotus - who has overheard her father's plans - can find a way to save them.

Unleash an Adventure of a Lifetime: Ignite your child's imagination with our captivating collection, Martial Arts Stories for Awesome Kids. Suited for children of all ages, these exhilarating tales fuse high-octane action with essential life lessons, bringing the incredible world of martial arts right to their fingertips.

Hundreds of years ago on a planet once ravaged by war, the nations swore an armistice never to use weapons of mass destruction again. Today, battle-hardened warriors known as Grievar Knights train to represent their nations' interests in brutal hand-to-hand combat. Murray Pearson was once a famed Knight until he suffered a loss that crippled his nation - but now he's on the hunt to find and train the next champion. Below, in the Underground's brutal combat rings, an orphaned boy called Cego is making a name for himself.

Courage for Christian Readers is an amply illustrated anthology of short stories and short articles, many of which were previously published by Bob Jones University Press. I have updated them and added new material. Stories feature adventures in a variety of settings: the training hall of martial arts, the mountains of Appalachia, the battlefields of Korea, the low country of South Carolina, and the intense competition of a fencing match; and of course, the far flung reaches of outer space. With diverse characters and situations, each story explores the tough decisions we are called to make...

War with Hell looms, and the cruel demons could gain control of everything. Emma Donahoe has faced down threats to her loved ones and never given up the fight. But as the demons close in, she faces a new danger - John's love for her could lead to her complete annihilation. As battles rage for control of Heaven and Earth, Emma must fight her own war to retain her identity as it disintegrates into the man she loves....

In the fourth and final volume of Legends of the Condor Heroes, the first novel in the Condor Trilogy, Guo Jing is at last forced to make a choice between loyalty to the land of his birth and keeping faith with Genghis Khan, who has been like a father to him. As the Mongol armies descend on China, Jin Yong brings this most beloved of his novels to a thrilling conclusion, complete with vast battles, stirring heroism, heartbreak, triumph and loss.

두 얼굴을 가진 악당과 맞서 싸우는 초등학생 향이의 무공 고수 도전기!

Continually harried by agents of Darkness, their quest to restore the seals ensuring Ea’ae’s safety from extradimensional incursion not yet complete, Yip, Aroganji, Wrindanneth, and Slate race against the Cabal to secure their world’s future. With little hope for success, unable to strike directly against the Cabal, the Four must find a way to halt the Shadow’s advance forever. Lords of Light is the third and final book of the Chronicles of the Fists, an epic fantasy trilogy recounting Yip and his allies’ adventures to bring hope to a world gripped by despair. Lords of Light is an...

I don't do boyfriends. Or dating. Or random hookups. Not when fictional men do it so much better, and not when my heart has been through the wringer. So when retired MMA fighter Matt Haywood crashes into my life, I'm not impressed. Quite the opposite actually. I avoid him at all costs. At least, I try.

All work and no play makes Adeline Kendrick a dull girl, so when she heads to a casino resort for a friend's bachelorette weekend, she's ready to have a good time. Until she runs into Brendan Quinn, professional fighter and the one who got away - the one her family drove away - and things take a turn for the interesting. Running into his ex won't shake Brendan. Even if it brings up the old pain of loving her when she was only slumming. Even if she looks really good.

In Write On!, Katie can't wait for her favorite author, Nellie Farrow, to come visit her class and tell them all about her new book. But when Katie starts working on a cool new website with Suzanne, she forgets to read the book! Then Katie turns into Nellie, just when she's about to give her presentation! Will Katie be able to turn things from wrong to write?

The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones - and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life - and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists.

Twenty years have passed since the demon war ended and humanity is safe against the hordes of the underworld. The new ruler of the realm, Aradia has suddenly gone missing and it’s up to her protector, Tracs to unravel the mystery and find her. However, standing in his way are her demonic children, who blame him for Aradia’s disappearance and will stop at nothing to make him pay. Lost Soul is intriguing story of betrayal, mystery, and a mission to find one’s salvation. Lost soul is a standalone novel set in the world of A Demon’s Quest.