Ingemar Johansson's right hand--dubbed "e;The Hammer of Thor"e;--was the most fearsome in boxing, and Johansson's three fights with Floyd Patterson rank among the sport's classic rivalries.
Master Cherng's translation of Discourse on Sitting and Forgetting, an 8th century classic text on meditation by Si Ma Cheng Zhen, is accompanied by his extensive explanatory commentary, unique in its ability to make this complex text accessible to the Western reader.
Professional wrestling is one of the most popular performance practices in the United States and around the world, drawing millions of spectators to live events and televised broadcasts.
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Kobudo, the famous armed Okinawan fighting art that utilizes common farming implements in combat, and Te, the ancient Okinawan art of armed and unarmed combat, are two of the world's most widely practiced yet least-understood martial arts.
If you are one of the millions of Americans who chooses to exercise your Second Amendment Right but haven't quite mastered the proper technique with guns, then this is the essential manual for you.
*; Explores Nadeau's personal journey and pioneering role in the spread of Aikido, including firsthand accounts and historical photographs published for the first time*; Explains Nadeau's unique teaching, his core concepts, and basic practices centered on energy refinement, direct experience and inner transformation*; Presents inspiring personal stories about Nadeau contributed by students, including Dan Millman, Richard Strozzi-Heckler, Peter Ralston, and Rene GregorioA widely influential figure in the development of Aikido in America, Robert Nadeau is known as one of the few American direct disciples of Aikido's founder Morihei Ueshiba Osensei.
A highly effective and well-rounded Filipino martial art, Cabales Serrada Escrima uses basic stick-fighting movements whose applicability extends into both unarmed engagement and knife fighting.
For all hard-core boxing fans, this book introduces the reader to New Jersey stars of the 20th century--gladiators who fought in blood-soaked rings bringing entertainment to millions for little pay.
THE PHENOMENAL MEMOIR OF A NATIONAL TREASUREAfter Kellie Harrington won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, the Irish public recognized her as not merely a sporting hero, but a deeply inspirational human being.
At over six and a half feet tall and nearly 300 pounds, heavyweight champion Primo Carnera was a giant for his times, but today "e;the Ambling Alp"e; is too often written off as an unskilled oaf and a product of the mob dealings that plagued boxing during the 1930s.
**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner**Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan is the most influential book ever written on the Japanese "e;Way of the Warrior.
As a WWE wrestler with millions of fans, Shawn Michaels had adulation and all the attention he could ask for, but he found himself longing for something more.
"e;From their roots in China, the historical development of each karate and kobudo system--Okinawa's greatest cultural export--is presented here via the teachers who formulated them into the many fragmented styles practiced today throughout the world.
Sports fans had much to occupy themselves with during the memorable summer of '41, including New York Yankees great Joe DiMaggios record-setting consecutive games hit streak and Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams dogged pursuit of batting .
Illustrated exercises for strengthening your life energy to heal yourself and others*; Presents a thorough understanding of ki and teaches how to access ki through breathing*; Includes a series of exercises, accompanied by photographs, for strengthening, smoothing, balancing, and transmitting kiOne morning in 1979 Mallory Fromm awoke in his Tokyo apartment with agonizing pain shooting through half of his body.
Traditionally shrouded in mystery and taught only to the closest students, the secrets of Taijiquan push-hands and fighting technique from the Chen style are revealed in this book.
Twenty-four exclusive interviews with boxing insiders feature the recollections and perspectives of champions, trainers, promoters and officials, as well as those who work behind the scenes.
The untutored combats of boys are absurd parodies; and in many a remote place the clubs, where so-called boxing takes place, produce local champions who are disfigured by almost every fault that can make them ridiculous.
Even by boxings standards, Curtis Woodhouses story istruly remarkable Ricky Hatton Asbrutally honestas it is gripping, amusing and illuminating Donald McRae Apulsating page-turnerof a bookMail on Sunday The football world is filled with stories of talented young footballers who have thrown it all away before drifting into obscurity.
