Combat sports and self-defence

When Carl Froch defeated George Groves in their Wembley Stadium re-match in front of 80,000 fans, it went down as the biggest fight in British boxing history, cementing Carl s place as our greatest boxer a pure warrior who has never accepted the easy way.

Pat Glendon is a young man who has never drank alcohol nor tasted tobacco.

Ernest John Harrison was a journalist and translator who spoke many languages.

This handbook of American Judo is a thorough study in the methods and techniques of hand-fighting.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

A helpful guide for any keen amateur boxer, a historic guide written by one of the first trainers looking at boxing as a scientific process.

This vintage book contains a fascinating, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable book concerning fencing.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

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Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection of classic magazines we have compiled a series of informative publications on the subject of sport.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This antique volume contains a antiquarian article on military sabre exercises, with instructions for fencing on horseback and on foot.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This is a vintage handbook on horsemanship originally intended for young gentlemen, with chapters on duelling, fencing, etiquette, and more.

First published in 1892, "e;Foil and Sabre"e; is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to fencing.

A luminous account of the most compelling and climactic phase of boxing's long history.

An authoritative text supporting the newcomer to karate with all they need to know, up to black belt level.

An authoritative text supporting the newcomer to karate with all they need to know, up to black belt level.

A comprehensive, practical guide to non-contact boxing - looks at workouts in an individual, group or class setting.

A comprehensive, practical guide to non-contact boxing - looks at workouts in an individual, group or class setting.

The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu is the ultimate guide to Kung Fu, from theory to practical application.

**WINNER OF BEST SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK AT THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2022**'Hard-hitting and hilarious' - James Acaster'Funny, moving and compelling' - Mike CostelloA heart-warming, hilarious true story about fighting and family, based on the acclaimed stage show.

'Clever, funny, authoritative and illuminating' - Times Literary Supplement 'Filled with passion, humour, and a little bit of welcome weirdness.

As seen on TikTok, from Samantha Towle, the New York Times bestselling author of Wardrobe Malfunction and Breaking Hollywood, comes a the first dramatically powerful and passionate novel in the Gods series.

For fans of Ronda Rousey's My Fight Your Fight and John Kavanagh's Win or Learn comes the first book from UFC fighter and now analyst Dan Hardy, who lifts the lid on his own career and writes with insight and eloquence on all things MMA and UFC, the brutal and ever-evolving sport that launched such superstars as Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, Georges St-Pierre, Nate Diaz and Amanda Nunes.

Welcome to Vegas.

Welcome to Vegas.

Welcome to Vegas.

Ricky Hatton's brilliance as a boxer, his down-to-earth demeanour and his live-wire sense of humour made him a national treasure.

Fans of Grace Burrowes, Liz Carlyle, Meredith Duran, Sarah Maclean and Courtney Milan will be enthralled by the dazzling talent of Sherry Thomas in this emotionally rich, compelling and exquisitely romantic new novel.

'If I had to pick a single general martial arts history book in English, I would recommend A Brief History of the Martial Arts by Dr Jonathan Clements' RICHARD BEITLICH, Martial History Team blogFrom Shaolin warrior monks to the movies of Bruce Lee, a new history of the evolution of East Asian styles of unarmed combat, from Kung Fu to NinjutsuFolk tales of the Shaolin Temple depict warrior monks with superhuman abilities.

These exceptional photographs put you right in the cage with the fighters and take you behind the walls of the dojo and into their lives - you can't get closer than this.

This carefully crafted ebook: "e;The Sailor Steve Costigan Series and Other Boxing Tales"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

**WINNER TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2021** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2020** I was captivated by this book from start to finish, I couldnt put it down.

There have been many books on judosome highly competent, others well-written or well-illustrated, some fit for beginners, others for the advanced student.

HARDCORE SELF-DEFENSE is totally unlike any other martial-arts book you've ever read.

FTWSELF DEFENSEFTW Self Defense is a revolutionary text which addresses, in great detail, many important yet controversial topics which most instructors do not discuss with their students.

Learn about the enormous benefits one can receive from consistent martial arts training-physically, psychologically, and spiritually.

Pocket Tai Chi for Beginners is the perfect introduction to this popular exercise disciplinenow in a handy, inexpensive format!

Filipino Stick Fighting Techniques is the authoritative guide to Cabales Serrada Escrimaa stick fighting art with its roots in Escrima, the national martial art of the Philippines.

Boxers do what the vast majority of us will never do: they stand toe-to-toe and try to inflict as much punishment upon each other as possible.

Throughout his entire amateure boxing career Muhammad Ali was 'Good'.

Most available works on the double hook sword are of the dance variety.