Combat sports and self-defence

With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art.

Aikido is a highly developed martial art form based on standardized principles which the book explains by numerous examples of movements.

Gong fu, the indigenous martial art of China, was exported into American popular culture through numerous "e;kung fu"e; movies in the 20th century.

An authoritative text providing the newcomer to karate with all they need to know.

"e;From a Poor Black kid off a rough White estate.

Chen style Taijiquan is the oldest of the five main Taijiquan styles.

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and effective Japanese martial arts.

Complete Sinawali is the definitive guide to the intricate and highly-refined Filipino martial art of double-weapon fighting.

The name 'Samurai' is synonymous with the ultimate warrior.

Joe Louis held the heavyweight boxing championship longer than any other fighter and defended it a record 25 times.

Mixed martial arts or MMA is widely regarded as the fastest growing sport.

The story of boxing legend Jerry Quarry has it all: rags to riches, thrilling fights against the giants ofthe GoldenAge of Heavyweights(Ali-twice, Frazier-twice, Patterson, Norton), a racially and politically electric sports era, the thrills and excesses of fame, celebrities, love, hate, joy, and pain.

Morihei Ueshiba, who founded Aikido early in this century, intended that his martial art would give form to profound spiritual truth, and lead to a unification of the world's peoples.

Das vorliegende Buch enthält das Grundgerüst für die Ausbildung von Trainern im Deutschen Judo-Bund e.

Sonny Bill Williams (SBW) is a once in a hundred-year athlete with immense sporting talent in Rugby League, Rugby Union and Boxing.

Der Hauptschwerpunkt des Buchs liegt auf der 42er-Mischform und der Wu-Stil-Form.

At the pinnacle of his boxing career during the 1960s and early 1970s, Muhammad Ali seemed to be a cultural symbol of the times.

Das Buch hat sich seit seinem Erscheinen zu einem echten Standardwerk in der Aikido-Szene entwickelt, welches umfassend die zentralen Aspekte der Kampfkunst Aikido behandelt.

Mixed martial arts hasn't been dubbed the world's fastest growing sport for nothing.

The Samurai Sword is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword.

Micky Vann is one of the world's top boxing referees.

Taekwondo Kids ist der erste praktische Leitfaden zur koreanischen Kampfkunst Taekwondo speziell für Kinder und Jugendliche.

The only official guide to the kick-a** world of Netflix's Emmy Award-nominated and globally beloved show Cobra Kai.

This illustrated study lifts the veil on the gladiators of ancient Rome, who provided a bloody spectacle for the people of the Eternal City and its vast empire.

This book outlines the history and techniques of Pa-kuaa style of boxing based on the eight (pa) trigrams (kua) of the I Ching.

You may have cheered him.

When I look in the mirror, I know that I came from dirt.

The complete beginners guide to Krav MagaAn instructional book for athletes interested in this type of self-defenseUpdated edition that contains the basic rules and new tips to improve yourform and prevent injuryThis training manual is ideal for anyone curious about Krav Maga.

You may have cheered him.

Featuring more than 40 beautiful illustrations, this stunning work presents one of the world’s most influential fencing treatises.

No one gave James "e;Buster"e; Douglas much of a chance when he faced "e;Iron"e; Mike Tyson on February 11, 1990, in the Tokyo Dome.

Europas Neonaziszene trainiert für den Tag X, an dem den Ultrarechten der politische Umsturz gelingen soll.

For intermediate and advanced martial artists, a training reference highlighting the key muscle groups used for a variety of martial arts techniques.

Joe Gans captured the world lightweight title in 1902, becoming the first black American world title holder in any sport.

The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do presents the teachings of legendary martial arts master Shoshin Nagamine, founder of the Matsubayashi school of Shorin-ryu karate-do.

Navigating between society's moral panics about the influence of violent videogames and philosophical texts about self-cultivation in the martial arts, The Virtual Ninja Manifesto asks whether the figure of the 'virtual ninja' can emerge as an aspirational figure in the twenty-first century.

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Greatness is often overlooked in its own time.

The legendary cable television sports broadcaster takes a humorous look back on the fight game—as seen from a ringside seat.

A comprehensive guide to Shaolin Lohan Kung Fu from both ancient and contemporary masters.

Muhammad Ali So war der Mensch hinter der Box-LegendeSie nannten ihn The Greatest .

K1, UFC, Kyokushinkai and Muay Thai are enjoying ever increasing popularity.

Master the terrifyingly effective Phoenix Eye Fist style of Chinese Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guide.

This book presents a sweeping view of boxing in the United States and the influence of the sport on American culture.

From a novelist known for the complexity of his novels - they are also long - comes an autobiography of compelling simplicity; it is also short.

Krav Maga: Real World Solutions to Real World Violence presents a no-nonsense approach to neutralizing attackers in close quarters.

Boxing was popular in the American West long before Las Vegas became its epicenter.