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"Unleashing Harmony: The Art of Aikido" delves into the profound world of Aikido-a martial art that goes beyond mere combat techniques to cultivate inner harmony, self-discipline, and a deep connection with others. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, this book will serve as your roadmap to understanding and mastering the principles, techniques, and philosophy of Aikido.Chapters included:Chapter 1: The Origins and Philosophy of...
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The surprising roots of the self-defense movement and the history of women's empowerment.
At the turn of the twentieth century, women famously organized to demand greater social and political freedoms like gaining the right to vote. However, few realize that the Progressive Era also witnessed the birth of the women's self-defense movement.
It is nearly impossible in today's day and age to imagine a world without the concept of women's self defense....
6) Sambo: Una guía esencial sobre este arte marcial similar al judo, el jiu-jitsu y la lucha libre, jun
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Una guía práctica para entender el sambo y sus diversos componentes. ¿Quiere mejorar sus habilidades de defensa personal contra alguien con un arma?¿Por qué el sambo es una de las disciplinas más importantes de las artes marciales?¿Cómo se puede calmar una situación tensa utilizando sus habilidades en el sambo?
Este libro se centra principalmente en proporcionar una comprensión práctica y completa del sambo para que pueda mejorar sus técnicas...
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"Sumo: The Art of Power and Grace" aims to provide a comprehensive overview of sumo, from its origins and cultural significance to its rules, techniques, and challenges in the modern world. It will explore both the traditional aspects of sumo and its evolution as a global sport, while highlighting its impact on the lives of wrestlers and its enduring place in Japanese culture.Chapters included:Chapter 1: Introduction to SumoChapter 2: The Sumo RikishiChapter...
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Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank were so different it was amazing that they agreed to fight on that epic night at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre in November 1990. Benn was all about the glitz, glamour, expensive cars, designer clothes and all the trappings that came with the fame and fortune of being a world championship boxer. Eubank, in contrast, was a family man with modest tastes, and his stockbroker's voice was very much out of place in the...
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The problem with learning MMA is that it can be overwhelming for beginners who are unsure where to start or how to progress. Many people give up on MMA after a few training sessions because they feel like they're not making any progress, or they're not confident in their skills.However, "Fighter Mindset: Mental Toughness Techniques for MMA Success" provides a comprehensive and structured approach to learning MMA, from the basics of striking and grappling...
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Boxing Legends & Champions is a compilation of articles from The Boxing History Blog. The book starts with Floyd Patterson's intriguing heavyweight title defence against Pete Rademacher, who was making his professional debut and carries on through the years to the modern era. This book includes great fighters such as Muhammad Ali, Azumah Nelson, Jeff Fenech, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis and the late Pernell Whitaker, who was tragically...
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This book is the third part of a four-book series that collectively presents and provides detailed illustrated descriptions of close to 200 technical manoeuvres used in modern boxing.In this edition you will find descriptions of series of four punches only, while previous parts describe combinations of two, series of three punches and the last part describes series of five punches.All presented manoeuvres aim to cultivate skills of athletes helping...
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This book is the second part of a four-book series that collectively presents and provides detailed illustrated descriptions of close to 200 technical manoeuvres used in modern boxing.In this edition you will find descriptions of series of three punches only, while previous part describes combinations of two punches and subsequent parts describe series of four and five punches.All presented manoeuvres aim to cultivate skills of athletes helping them...
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Did you know that the latest technology and research shows that the brain undergoes very specific changes in its functioning during a close combat incident? Whether training for self defence, law enforcement / military close combat procedures, or traditional martial arts and sports fighting: under certain conditions the brain will switch from one mode of functioning to another. The Maul Book is the first book to delve into this research, and through...
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Evander Holyfield grew up in the ghettos of Atmore, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. His mother raised him to work hard, respect others, and not squander his God-given talents or quit - ever. Young Holyfield dreamed of playing for his beloved Atlanta Falcons. Alas, the coaches overlooked him due to his lack of size. Fortunately, the young boy stumbled across the boxing club, and he was hooked ever since. Rising through the amateur ranks, he eventually...
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After Muhammad Ali, the heavyweight division went into free fall. Larry Holmes was the dominant WBC champion, but nobody seemed to want to keep hold of the WBA crown. The heavyweight division needed a new star to bring law and order; the heavyweight division needed Mike Tyson. The Iron Years begins with the plight of the heavyweight division, Tyson's violent upbringing, his rise to the undisputed heavyweight championship, and his fall from grace.
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This is Nicholas Storey’s third book in the series, following History of Men’s Fashion: What The Well Dressed Man Is Wearing (2008), and History of Men’s Accessories: A Short Guide For Men About Town (2011) and is called History of the Sporting Life: A Short Guide to Some Sports and Pursuits For The Man of The World. This book, also with historical and social background, covers: the conduct of sporting events, including recommendations for a...
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Your 3-in-1 Self-Defense Training Manual! Discover an effective and easy to learn method of self-defense. Complete Vortex Control Self-Defense combines the best techniques from a wide range of martial arts to create the ultimate street-effective fighting method. This self-defense system will teach you hand-to-hand combat, knife defense, and stick fighting. Discover the skills you need to defend yourself, because traditional martial arts don't work...
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The follow-up novel to the Highly-Rated The Origin of Master Hopkick: Beginnings!
John started training martial arts on his home island with no knowledge of belts, ranks, or styles. Now that he finds himself calling Australia home and has a black belt around his waist, John is learning that a black belt isn't the end goal but is instead a new beginning. He has much to learn as he prepares to teach new students for the first time based on his...
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Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns were involved in the last golden era of boxing: a time where proving to be the best around was far more important than losing an unbeaten record. These four warriors had some epic struggles between 1980 to 1989. Throw Wilfred Benitez into the mix and you had one of the best periods in boxing of all time. Duran: Brought up in great poverty, there was nothing he wouldn't do to provide for his...
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Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder came to boxing on different paths. Wilder was a promising basketball and American football player and dreamed of playing in the NFL. Those dreams were shattered when his daughter was born with spina bifida and Wilder looked for a day job to help with her medical bills. He first stepped into a boxing gym aged nineteen and never looked back, winning bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and knocking everybody out on his way...
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