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Here is Jake LaMotta discussing his career as a hoodlum; Floyd Patterson on growing up in the ghetto; Gunboat Smith on the Jack Johnson era; Jack Dempsey on the Willard fight and the Tunney "long coun

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This is the life of Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), whose quest for the true meaning of warriorship lead to the creation of Aikido, "The Art of Peace". His documented ability to disarm any attacker and throw a dozen men simultaneously has given him status in the field of martial art.

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In the practice of karate, throughout the world and all levels, there is one sure constant - the Kata. This new edition, which first appeared as two separate volumes, covers the first thirteen Shotokan Kata: Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan, Tekki Shodan, Bassai-Dai, Empi, Sochin, Jion, Hangetsu and Nijushiho.

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Students of martial arts know that while technical prowess and physical power are characteristics in a fighter, true mastery of a martial art comes from cultivating one's inner strength. This guide shows the importance of cultivating ki (or life force) and understanding the principles of budo.

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From the legendary Irish Times columnist and award-winning veteran American sports journalist George Kimball, author of the bestselling Four Kings, comes this compilation of boxing-related commentary, criticism, reportage and analysis, representing the best of his work over the last decade.

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This book examines how practitioners have responded to stimuli such as feminism, globalisation, imperialism, militarism, nationalism slavery and the commercialisation of sport.

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This book disrupts disciplinary boundaries to make a case for the future direction and growth of martial arts studies as a unique field

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This book disrupts disciplinary boundaries to make a case for the future direction and growth of martial arts studies as a unique field

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A moving personal story of triumph over tragedy by a great British boxing champion.

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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.

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Mythologies of Martial Arts is an introduction to the key myths and ideologies around martial arts in contemporary popular culture internationally. It is the first book to draw together practical experience and seminal texts across a multitude of disciplines to offer original...

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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.

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Examines the history of professional wrestling in America. This work offers an account of athletes, entertainers, businessmen, and national outlooks that have determined wrestling's erratic route through American history. It shows how the sport has survived in the face of adverse technological developments and a lack of centralised control.

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Ringside is a bountiful collection of the most memorable boxing stories by legendary fight-game writer Budd Schulberg.

Schulberg takes us all the way back to an epic bare-knuckle contest in England 200 years ago;

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This book is about a traditional Martial Arts system that was designed in the United States. It describes and discusses histories of the author, the founder, the system, philosophies, requirements, and Martial Arts techniques.

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From the author of Paper Lion

Stepping into the ring against light-heavyweight champion Archie Moore, George Plimpton pauses to wonder what ever induced him to become a participatory journalist.

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This book provides a detailed history of women fighters-including wrestlers, MMA competitors, and boxers-and the different issues revolving around the fighters and their sports. She's a Knockout! tells the stories of these extraordinary women, including boxer Laila Ali, Olympi...

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"Sugar Ray Robinson (1921--1989) was hailed as the finest boxer to ever enter a ring. Muhammad Ali once called him "the king, my master, my idol"--and indeed, he was the idol of everyone who had anything"