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  • Hands of Stone

    The Life and Legend of Roberto Duran

    by Christian Giudice ...
    ROBERTO DURAN is a sporting legend. Often called the greatest boxer of all time, he held world titles at four different weights and is the only professional in history to have fought in five different decades. His bouts with fellow greats like Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler have gone down in fistic folklore and his pro record of 104 wins, 69 by KO, in 120 fights puts him in an ... Read more

    4,95 €

  • Hapkido

    Korean Art of Self-Defense

    by Scott Shaw ...
    Hapkido, "The Way of Coordination and Internal Power," is one of the three major Korean martial arts. Founded in 1963 by Master Choi Young-Sul, it is a complete system of self-defense, encompassing striking, kicking, and grappling techniques. Conceptually, Hapkido techniques more closely parallel those of Aikido than Taekwondo. In fact, as the author describes, there is a parental link between the ... Read more

    7,41 €

  • Behind the Mask

    Winner of the Telegraph Sports Book of the Year

    by Tyson Fury ...
    AS SEEN ON NETFLIX'S AT HOME WITH THE FURYSTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR** TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR **DOUBLE WINNER: BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY & BEST OVERALL SPORTS BOOK OF 2020________________________________'Incredible stories... you don't have to be a boxing fan to enjoy it' SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1'... ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • Dynamic Osoto-gari: The Advanced Judo Blueprint

    Unlocking the Power of the Major Outer Reap

    by Junlei Xingru Li, A.M. Ryder ...
    Introduction:In the world of Judo, Osoto-gari stands as a fundamental technique revered for its effectiveness and versatility. From its historical roots to its modern-day applications, "Dynamic Osoto-gari: The Advanced Judo Blueprint" delves deep into the intricacies of this major outer reap. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners seeking to elevate their understanding and ... Read more

    4,46 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ringens mestre

    by Kurt Thyboe ...
    "Ringens mestre" går tæt på Danmarks største professionelle boksere gennem tiden. Kurt Thyboe fortæller blandt andre om Battling Nelson, Jørgen Johansen, Brian Nielsen, Christian Christensen, Ayub Kalule og Jimmi Bredahl. "Ringens mestre" indeholder rekordliste for mesterbokserne.Kurt Thyboe (f. 1940) er en dansk sportskommentator, journalist, freelanceskribent og forfatter.Kurt Thyboe har ... Read more

    9,95 €

  • L'UOMO DI FERRO (Racconti di Boxe)

    by Carmine Pescatore (a cura di) ...
    Conosciuto in Italia unicamente per essere il creatore del personaggio di Conan il Barbaro, Robert E. Howard (1906-1936) ha invece scritto tantissima narrativa di generi diversi, dalla fantasy al giallo, dal fantastico al poliziesco, sino a racconti dedicati allo sport e nello specifico, il pugilato.“L’Uomo di Ferro” è una raccolta di tre storie di boxe, tradotte per la prima volta in Italia che ... Read more

    2,49 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Cincinnati Boxing

    by Kevin Grace, Joshua Grace ...
    Series series Images of Sports
    On August 29, 1885, Cincinnati was the scene for the first modern heavyweight championship boxing match using gloves. The Boston Strong Boy, John L. Sullivan, met Dominick McCaffrey at the city's Chester Park that day and came away with the referee's decision. By this time, Cincinnati had been a noted boxing site since the Civil War years, and over the next several decades, it developed a ... Read more

    11,16 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Pictorial Guide to the History of Boxing - From the Early Days of Bare Knuckle Boxing to the Famous Bouts of the 1950's

    by Anon ...
    This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. ... Read more

    9,11 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Basic Wing Chun Training

    by Sam Fury ...
    Series series Self-Defense
    Teach Yourself Wing Chun Adapted for the Streets!This is Wing Chun martial arts training as modern self-defense.It starts with Wing Chun techniques for beginners and advances up to sticky hands (Wing Chun Chi Sao).Anyone interested in martial arts will learn from these Wing Chun training techniques. Those who will benefit most are:* People who are thinking about learning Wing Chun Kung Fu but ... Read more

    8,99 €

  • The Greatest Fight of Our Generation

    Louis vs. Schmeling

    by Lewis A. Erenberg ...
    Held on June 22, 1938, in Yankee Stadium, the second Louis-Schmeling fight sparked excitement around the globe. For all its length--the fight lasted but two minutes--it remains one of the most memorable events in boxing history and, indeed, one of the most significant sporting events ever. In this superb account, Lewis A. Erenberg offers a vivid portrait of Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, their ... Read more

    14,51 €

  • Okinawan Kobudo

    The History, Tools, and Techniques of the Ancient Martial Art

    by Andrea Guarelli ...
    Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago was the birthplace of two methods of self-defense now practiced worldwide: Okinawan Karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu, known as Okinawan Kobudo. Kobudo is the study of weapons adapted from the tools of farming and fishing.Okinawan Kobudo reveals, for the first time through print and photographs, the rich history and techniques of this most prestigious martial art known ... Read more

    14,89 €

  • Lou Ambers

    A Biography of the World Lightweight Champion and Hall of Famer

    by Mark Allen Baker ...
    Born Luigi d'Ambrosio, Lou Ambers grew up in Herkimer, New York, during the Great Depression. He and his nine siblings watched their father lose his business. Then they lost their father. Taking to the ring as a "bootleg" boxer to support his family, "The Herkimer Hurricane" soon became an undefeated contender, losing only one of more than fifty fights in his first three years as a professional. A ... Read more

    14,62 €

  • Inside the Ropes

    by Arthur Mercante, Phil Guarnieri ...
    Inside stories of some of the greatest prizefights of all time, including Floyd Patterson–Ingemar Johansson II, Joe Frazier–George Foreman I, and The Fight of the Century: Muhammad Ali–Joe Frazier I. Referee and elder statesman of boxing Arthur Mercante gives behind-the-scenes glimpses into his world and into the lives and careers of the greatest boxers of all time. Mercante has officiated more ... Read more

    6,87 €

  • Wiped Out?

    The Jerome Wilson Story

    by Jerome Wilson, Mark Turley ...
    Wiped Out? tells the story of welterweight prospect Jerome "Wipeout" Wilson—and shines a light on boxing's ultimate taboo. On September 12, 2014, in his 11th professional fight, Jerome was knocked out in the sixth round. He never got up. Wilson was rushed to hospital and spent 10 days comatose. He had suffered a subdural hematoma, a large bleed on the brain. When he finally came to, his sense of ... Read more

    11,47 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Classic Guide to Boxing

    by The American Sports Publishing Company ...
    Series series The Classic Guide to ...
    Since the arenas of ancient Rome to modern-day bouts, a boxer’s success has been measured by his balance, strength and recovery. One of the things that The Classic Guide to Boxing teaches us is that boxing is not just a sport but a science. Judging distance, position, arm movement and fist shape all contribute to a boxer’s overall performance in the ring, and these are spread out in informative ... Read more

    8,47 €

  • Cora Livingston World Champion Female Wrestler

    by Robert Grey Reynolds ...
    Cora Livingston was exceptional as a female wrestler. She stood 5'2" in her stocking feet and never weighed more than 135 pounds. When she captured the title as world champion female wrestler, in 1914, wrestling for women was very much an outlaw sport. Cora was trained in the scientific methods of her sport but she was never allowed to demonstrate these skills outside of carnivals, vaudeville ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • Born to Box

    by Alex Daley ...
    Nipper Pat Daly was boxing's most amazing prodigy. Extraordinary but tragic, his was a career like no other in sports history. Born in Wales in 1913, he became a professional boxer at age ten after moving to London. With his exceptional talent, by age 14 he was beating grown men in gruelling 15-round fights. At 15 he was thrashing national champions and at 16 was ranked by America's The Ring ... Read more

    9,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mob Coercion and Boxing The Ernie Terrell-Muhammad Ali Heavyweight Fight March 1966

    by Robert Grey Reynolds ...
    The Ernie Terrell-Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) heavyweight fight was originally scheduled for March 29, 1966. A series of events led to the cancellation of the bout. Evenutally, it was fought in Houston in 1967. Ali fought Canadian fighter George Chuvalo instead of Terrell. Ernie Terrell was a Chicago boxer who was notoriously controlled by the Mafia. His manager, Bernard Glickman, was closely ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • Xingyi Boxing Guide For Beginners

    A Comlete Guide For Developing Internal Energy And Experiencing The Unfathomable Power That Xingyi Awakens In You | The Fundamentals Of Xingyi For Dummies

    by Ella-Louisej J Kruegere ...
    The ancient Chinese martial art of Xingyi Quan is known for its explosive internal power. Closely related to both Taiji Quan and Bagua Quan, Xingyi is regarded as the most esoteric, and the most dangerous of the fighting arts, though the purposes of consistent practice include health and spiritual development.This book is absolutely essential for anyone who has an established Xingyi practice ... Read more

    3,56 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bruce Lee Letters of the Dragon

    An Anthology of Bruce Lee's Correspondence with Family, Friends, and Fans 1958-1973

    by Bruce Lee ...
    "For any Bruce Lee fan, this book is an absolute must-have and must-read. As you delve into the letters within, you will find that Bruce Lee's private self was as extraordinary as his public persona — but even more profound and expansive." — Wing Chun Illustrated MagazineBruce Lee Letters of the Dragon is a fascinating glimpse of the private Bruce Lee behind the public image—a man with the ... Read more

    8,89 €

  • Power of Shaolin Kung Fu

    Harness the Speed and Devastating Force of Southern Shaolin Jow Ga Kung Fu [Downloadable Material Included]

    by Ronald Wheeler ...
    The Power of Shaolin Kung Fu offers readers a comprehensive course in the fundamental movements that have been practiced and perfected by warrior monks for centuries.It includes instruction in the powerful striking techniques that so often lead to decisive victory in today's mixed martial arts bouts. The book includes 300 color photographs along with detailed textual instructions and training tips ... Read more

    6,99 €

  • Bible of Karate Bubishi

    This comprehensive translation of the Bubishi—the ancient manual of karate—is the most complete available.Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. The English translation of this remarkable tome includes numerous explanations and notes. McCarthy's work also includes groundbreaking research on Okinawan ... Read more

    12,29 €

  • Wing Chun Kung-fu Volume 2

    Fighting & Grappling

    by Joseph Wayne Smith Dr. ...
    Series series Chinese Martial Arts Library
    Not simply a training manual but a combat survival guide, Fighting and Grappling is a challenging book for all students of the martial arts.In this second volume of Wing Chune Kung-Fu: A Complete Guide, the techniques introduced in Basic Forms and Principles are shown in combat situations. The combat applications of Wing Chun's sticky-hand, sticky-leg, and grappling and throwing techniques are ... Read more

    9,00 €

  • The Hornet: From Bullied Schoolboy To World Champion

    by Jeff Horn, Grantlee Kieza ...
    'Jeff Horn's story ... could have been the script for a boxing movie' Inside SportJeff Horn took up boxing after being tormented as a teenager. Twelve years later on 2 July 2017, the humble schoolteacher became a world boxing champion at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium when he defeated one of the greatest boxers of all time, Filipino senator Manny Pacquiao. The fight, which drew a record crowd of more ... Read more

    10,70 €