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(Paperback)

Illustrates and tells how to throw advanced combinations, cut off the ring, fight off the ropes, generate power and most of all not get hit.

(Paperback)

Demonstrating through fight metrics how just as many matches are won by strikes as submissions, this manual addresses the importance of proper 'grounding' and lists an array of riding, pinning, and transitioning skills. It offers a one-stop solution for this vital but often overlooked aspect of the mixed martial arts arena.

(Paperback)

The techniques taught in this title enable fighters and self-defense students to knockdown and knockout their opponents. Every punch, kick, elbow blow, knee strike, head-butt, forearm shot and shoulder- butt is detailed.

(Paperback)

Boxing is more about what you do in response to punches than punching prowess itself. This guide is an encyclopedia of counter boxing and includes every effective defense, response and follow-up combination to every attack.--Publisher.

(Paperback)

From Leroy Jones sparring with chickens and Ken Norton's 15 combined rounds of shadow boxing, sparring, and bag work to Ricky Hatton's staggering 12-round sparring bouts with a body belt and Kosta Tszyu's creative tennis-ball and head-strap punching apparatus, this work highlights a vocabulary of exercises, incorporating boxing-specific equipment.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Weaving fundamental skills into a progression of drills that hone technique in fighting situations, this book aids fighters in developing the reflexes of a complete boxer and teaches the move from a process-and-react mentality to one of seeing-and-reacting.

(Paperback, Second Edition, Second edition)

Debunking the sport's rumoured reputation of being outdated, this title explores the ancient yet powerfully rich and entertaining art of fencing.

(Paperback)

Focusing on a single fighting position, this handbook examines the clinch. Providing explanations of various aspects of positioning in the clinch, it helps fighters set up their own clinch takedowns and beat those used against them in the ring. It gives fighters the most complete education in turning the clinch to their advantage.

(Paperback)

A guide to both perfecting and defending against the low kick. It demonstrates how to expand the low-kicking arsenal, showing how a simple alteration in leg targeting can strongly challenge an opponent's defense, and how to hone low-line kicking power and speed so that rapid-fire low-line kicking becomes a powerful advantage.

(Paperback)

Suitable for aspiring or practising no-holds-barred (NHB) athletes, this manual employs the regimens of top NHB athletes. Explaining how to apply the scientific concepts of specificity and synergy to create tailored workout routines, it features scores of exercises - from old standbys to modern training techniques - for various types of athletes.

(Paperback)

Serious skaters looking for unusual and innovative tricks will find them in this skateboarding instructional guide. The tricks run the gamut from classic old school to modern with an emphasis on diversification, creativity, and originality.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Discusses the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques necessary for dayhiking and short backpacking trips.

(Paperback)

This book explores the role of coaches and parents, emphasizes the importance of team identity and a team mindset, and presents the necessary foot skills to help young soccer players both perform better and have more fun. Moreover, this book advocates a soccer culture free from the fear of failure.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A guide to boxing training and techniques with information about equipment, safety, working out, and offensive and defensive skills, with a history of the sport.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Paperback, Second Edition, Second edition)

Aimed at those looking for an introduction to golf, this handbook is suitable for beginning golfers. Emphasising the fun side of the sport in both learning and playing, it covers getting started, equipment tips, and official rules, and concludes with a firsthand account of learning the game, a historical overview, and a glossary of terms.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Emphasising the 'mix' in mixed martial arts, this manual addresses the inherent problems in combining different fighting styles. Pioneering a unique drilling matrix that allows the fighter to dissolve the distinctions between separate arts, it allows practitioners to effortlessly blend the different disciplines into one seamless whole.