Combat sports and self-defence

Introduced in the Pacific Northwest in 1883, professional wrestling has a long and storied history in the region and has contributed significantly to Northwest culture.

Among the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time, Willie Pep (1922-2006) was a virtuoso of the squared circle.

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.

Jess Willard, the "e;Pottawatomie Giant,"e; won the heavyweight title in 1915 with his defeat of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion.

This second collection of the author's 24 exclusive interviews with boxing insiders features some of the most influential personalities in ring history, including former heavyweight champions Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield and promoters Don King and Kathy Duva.

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 .

The two bouts between Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston are widely considered the most anticipated and controversial fights in heavyweight boxing.

Maybe your dad have mentioned Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali but didn't go into detail of who they are.

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

There is only one winner in boxing.

For more than sixty yearsfrom the 1890s to the 1950sboxing was an integral part of American popular culture and a major spectator sport rivaling baseball in popularity.

Officiating a professional boxing match can be a thankless job.

The phrase ';martial arts studies' is increasingly circulating as a term to describe a new field of interest.

The beautiful, complex movements of Bagua require a lifetime to master fully, but can be practised with significant physical and mental health benefit at any level.

A clear introduction to Taiji, a slow and rhythmical martial art, this visual guide shows how it can be used as a 'moving meditation' that bestows strength, vigour and longevity.

The Ultimate Chinese Martial Art - The Science of the Weaving Stance Bagua 64 Forms and the Wellness Applications has three well integrated parts.

At age 23, Tony Canzoneri already had three division titles under his belt and was widely considered one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world.

¿Cómo se aprende un arte marcial?

At age 23, Tony Canzoneri already had three division titles under his belt and was widely considered one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world.

That reputation has been well earned.

The Date Rape Prevention Book is a proactive source of information essential for girls and women to safeguard themselves.

Imagino este ensayo como un combate.

On June 10, 1948, the eyes of the sporting world were focused on a minor league ballpark in Newark, New Jersey--the unlikely venue of a much-anticipated rubber match between the two men at the top of boxing's prestigious middleweight division, Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano.

When we think of martial arts, we think of self defense, but for the true practitioner it is so much more than that.

Abandoned on the streets of Philadelphia at age four, Matthew Saad Muhammad (1954-2014) survived orphanages, street gangs and prison to become one of the most exciting prizefighters of boxing's Golden Age of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

'Fighting like a girl says I can be powerful in ways that are natural to me; I have access to power too - it may not look the same as your power, but it's there and I can claim it.

The year 2015 is the Chinese Year of the Goat - what will this mean for you?

First published in 1920, this is book one of a seven-volume course on leaning jujitsu, comprising an introduction and lessons 1-7.

In this inspiring rags-to-riches memoir, UFC star Jorge ';Gamebred' Masvidal reveals how he went from a poor son of immigrants on the streets of Florida to one of the most successful athletes in the world, and how you can use the same principles to achieve success in your life.

Chosim es una de las palabras sin traducción literal de la lengua Coreana, habla de tener el deseo perpetuo de aprender constantemente y sin límites.

Wie kann man mögliche An- und Übergriffe von einem körperlich überlegenen Gegner vorzeitig erkennen und sich selbst verteidigen?

Dieses Buch bietet dem Leser einen umfassenden Überblick über die Kampfkunst "Taekwondo".

Henry Armstrong: Boxing's Super Champ is the story of arguably the most incredible fighter in the history of boxing - told by one of the few surviving writers to have been around during Armstrong's unique world championship reign.

Wie kann man mögliche An- und Übergriffe von einem körperlich überlegenen Gegner vorzeitig erkennen und sich selbst verteidigen?

Sie interessieren sich für fernöstliche Weisheit und Philosophie?

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

Learn the fast escape maneuvers combined with powerful counterattacks that make Krav Maga the world's most effective self-defense martial art.

A nuanced insider's account of everyday life in the last remaining institution of New York's golden age of boxingGleason's Gym is the last remaining institution of New York's Golden Age of boxing.

Boxing's greatest trainer reveals all"e;The book is written in a highly conversational tone, and by the end the reader will know precisely what it is like to listen to the Bill Walsh of boxing hold court on the exotic art of the cornerman.

A step-by-step approach to applying the Japanese warrior's mind set to martial training and daily life.

A groundbreaking investigation into the migration of martial arts techniques across continents and centuriesThe presence of African influence and tradition in the Americas has long been recognized in art, music, language, agriculture, and religion.

Friday Night Fighter relives a lost moment in American postwar history, when boxing ruled as one of the nation's most widely televised sports.

'WE'RE NOT JUST HERE TO TAKE PART - WE'RE HERE TO TAKE OVER'Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the fight game.

Blinded in one eye by a childhood incident, his tormentors called him 'One Eye' or 'Cyclops'; it could have instilled a victim mentality in him, but instead he became a fighter.

Judo – Alles, was man wissen gibt einen Überblick über die faszinierende Sportart und richtet sich neben Judo-Interessierten auch an Sportinteressierte, die die Olympischen Spiele als Anlass nehmen, sich genauer mit Judo auseinanderzusetzen.

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.

Taiji ist ein grundlegendes Konzept der taoistischen Philosophie und der Name Taijiquan bezieht sich auf den Kampfkunststil, dessen Prinzipien sich aus dieser Philosophie ableiten.