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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

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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
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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

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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
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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

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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'...
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The Mighty Atom

The Life of Boxing Legend Jimmy Wilde

by Adrian Knott ...

The Mighty Atom: The Life of Boxing Legend Jimmy Wilde is the long-awaited biography of a boxing all-time great whose brilliance defied logic.Born in a Welsh mining town, Jimmy learnt his trade in fairground boxing booths and went on to become a legend and arguably Britain's greatest ever fighter pound for pound.Blessed with freakish knockout power that belied his skeletal frame, Wilde frequently ... Read more

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The Mighty Atom: The Life of Boxing Legend Jimmy Wilde is the long-awaited biography of a boxing all-time great whose brilliance defied logic.Born in a Welsh mining town, Jimmy learnt his trade in fairground boxing booths and went on to become a legend and arguably Britain's greatest ever fighter pound for pound.Blessed with freakish knockout power that belied his skeletal frame, Wilde frequently
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Maker of Champions

by Sylvia Low Tiffany ...

During the golden age of boxing in Fiji one fighter captured the imagination of a country. His name was Sakaraia Ve.This is the story of how legendary trainer John Ramos took Ve from a promising young boxer to the world stage.From humble beginnings, Ramos chased a dream, guiding a stable of talented fighters who have left their mark on Fiji's boxing landscape.On his journey Ramos pushed boundaries ... Read more

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During the golden age of boxing in Fiji one fighter captured the imagination of a country. His name was Sakaraia Ve.This is the story of how legendary trainer John Ramos took Ve from a promising young boxer to the world stage.From humble beginnings, Ramos chased a dream, guiding a stable of talented fighters who have left their mark on Fiji's boxing landscape.On his journey Ramos pushed boundaries
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Ten Moments that Shook the Sports World

by Isabel Denny ...

Want to know what really happened? Stan Isaacs knows. He was there! "The Shot Heard Round the World," in 1951. "The Fight of the Century," in 1971. The horror of the 1972 Munich Olympics. Secretariat's legendary win at the 1973 Belmont Stakes. Stan Isaacs saw them all live. Isaacs covered thousands of sports stories in his more than fifty years as a journalist. But ten moments stand out in his ... Read more

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Want to know what really happened? Stan Isaacs knows. He was there! "The Shot Heard Round the World," in 1951. "The Fight of the Century," in 1971. The horror of the 1972 Munich Olympics. Secretariat's legendary win at the 1973 Belmont Stakes. Stan Isaacs saw them all live. Isaacs covered thousands of sports stories in his more than fifty years as a journalist. But ten moments stand out in his
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The Visual in Sport

Edited by Mike Huggins, Mike O'Mahony ...

Series series Sport in the Global Society - Historical Perspectives
This comprehensive, novel and exciting interdisciplinary collection brings together leading international authorities from the history of sport, social history, art history, film history, design history, cultural studies and related fields to explore the ways in which visual culture has shaped, and continues to impact upon, our understanding of sport as an integral element within popular culture. ... Read more

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This comprehensive, novel and exciting interdisciplinary collection brings together leading international authorities from the history of sport, social history, art history, film history, design history, cultural studies and related fields to explore the ways in which visual culture has shaped, and continues to impact upon, our understanding of sport as an integral element within popular culture.
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Pancho Villa: The Filipino Legend

by F. Daniel Somrack ...

Pancho Villa, The Filipino Legend is the amazing story of the first world boxing champion from the Philippines. Francisco Guilledo was born in Iloilo City, Philippines in 1901. As Pancho Villa, he began his professional boxing career in 1919 in Manila winning the Flyweight Championship of the Orient in his second year.In search of fame and fortune, Villa came to the United States in 1922 and won ... Read more

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Pancho Villa, The Filipino Legend is the amazing story of the first world boxing champion from the Philippines. Francisco Guilledo was born in Iloilo City, Philippines in 1901. As Pancho Villa, he began his professional boxing career in 1919 in Manila winning the Flyweight Championship of the Orient in his second year.In search of fame and fortune, Villa came to the United States in 1922 and won
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The Legality of Boxing

A Punch Drunk Love?

by Jack Anderson ...

Series series Birkbeck Law Press
The first book of its kind dedicated to an assessment of the legality of boxing, The Legality of Boxing: A Punch Drunk Love? assesses the legal response to prize fighting and undertakes a current analysis of the status of boxing in both criminal legal theory and practice.In this book, Anderson exposes boxing’s 'exemption' from contemporary legal and social norms. Reviewing all aspects of boxing - ... Read more

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The first book of its kind dedicated to an assessment of the legality of boxing, The Legality of Boxing: A Punch Drunk Love? assesses the legal response to prize fighting and undertakes a current analysis of the status of boxing in both criminal legal theory and practice.In this book, Anderson exposes boxing’s 'exemption' from contemporary legal and social norms. Reviewing all aspects of boxing -
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My Life in a Flash

The biography of Kash ‘the Flash’ Gill

by Kash Gill, Shirley Thompson ...

Born in 1966, Kash ‘the Flash’ Gill is proud of his ‘roots’ in Birmingham’s inner city area of Handsworth. Kash was the first Asian to become World Champion in a contact sport. Today he remains the unbeaten four times World Kickboxing Champion. Standing tall at 6ft 3” he has an impressive line-up of British, European and World titles under his belt.Kash’s mother died when he was only nine, so his ... Read more

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Born in 1966, Kash ‘the Flash’ Gill is proud of his ‘roots’ in Birmingham’s inner city area of Handsworth. Kash was the first Asian to become World Champion in a contact sport. Today he remains the unbeaten four times World Kickboxing Champion. Standing tall at 6ft 3” he has an impressive line-up of British, European and World titles under his belt.Kash’s mother died when he was only nine, so his
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The Big Fight

When Ali Conquered Ireland

by Dave Hannigan ...

Soundtracked by The Dubliners, Muhammad Ali climbed through the ropes to fight Al ‘Blue’ Lewis at Croke Park on a balmy July evening in 1972. The most famous athlete in the world had somehow been inveigled to Ireland by Butty Sugrue, a charismatic circus strongman whom nobody took seriously until Ali and his entourage touched down at Dublin Airport. Moments later, a politician on the runway thrust ... Read more

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Soundtracked by The Dubliners, Muhammad Ali climbed through the ropes to fight Al ‘Blue’ Lewis at Croke Park on a balmy July evening in 1972. The most famous athlete in the world had somehow been inveigled to Ireland by Butty Sugrue, a charismatic circus strongman whom nobody took seriously until Ali and his entourage touched down at Dublin Airport. Moments later, a politician on the runway thrust
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Técnicas de Combate y Neutralización

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by Antoni Mateos ...

Al salir de casa bos sentimos vulnerables al no saber lo que sucederá en el transcurso del camino, el libro "Técnicas de Combate y Neutralización" Tiene como objetivo saver defenderse al salir de casa, ir al colegio, ir al trabajo, ir al supermercado, también recomendaciones de que hacer en caso de ser acosados. El objetivo del libro no es generar violencia ni incitar hacerlo en cualquier momento. ... Read more

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Al salir de casa bos sentimos vulnerables al no saber lo que sucederá en el transcurso del camino, el libro "Técnicas de Combate y Neutralización" Tiene como objetivo saver defenderse al salir de casa, ir al colegio, ir al trabajo, ir al supermercado, también recomendaciones de que hacer en caso de ser acosados. El objetivo del libro no es generar violencia ni incitar hacerlo en cualquier momento.
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Fighting Sports, Gender, and the Commodification of Violence

Heavy Bag Heroines

by Victoria E. Collins ...

Fighting Sports, Gender and the Commodification of Violence: Heavy Bag Heroines offers a glimpse into the cultural terrain of women’s boxing as it manifests in everyday gyms for novice boxers. Taking an ethnographic approach, Victoria E. Collins examines broad understandings of gender, violence, self-defense, commodification, and health and fitness from the point of view of women who engage the ... Read more

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Fighting Sports, Gender and the Commodification of Violence: Heavy Bag Heroines offers a glimpse into the cultural terrain of women’s boxing as it manifests in everyday gyms for novice boxers. Taking an ethnographic approach, Victoria E. Collins examines broad understandings of gender, violence, self-defense, commodification, and health and fitness from the point of view of women who engage the
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Believe

Boxing, Olympics and my life outside the ring

by Nicola Adams, OBE ...

THE STORY BEHIND THE WOMAN WHO CHANGED THE FACE OF BOXING FOREVER, OBE NICOLA ADAMSAt London 2012, Nicola Adams made history when she became the first woman ever to win an Olympic Gold medal for boxing. In Rio 2016, with the nation cheering her on, she did it all over again.Years of relentless training, fundraising and determination have seen Nicola battle through injury, prejudice and defeat to ... Read more

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THE STORY BEHIND THE WOMAN WHO CHANGED THE FACE OF BOXING FOREVER, OBE NICOLA ADAMSAt London 2012, Nicola Adams made history when she became the first woman ever to win an Olympic Gold medal for boxing. In Rio 2016, with the nation cheering her on, she did it all over again.Years of relentless training, fundraising and determination have seen Nicola battle through injury, prejudice and defeat to
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Ali Per Volare - Scontri di un Supereroe al Quadrato

by Massimo Del Papa ...

Vent'anni di boxe, vent'anni di vita americana. Dalla segregazione razziale all'ascesa sociale e politica dei neri, dal blues dal rap, dal cristianesimo all'Islam, da Liston a Tyson, dai missili di Cuba al razzo sulla luna, dalla tivù in bianco e nero ad internet. Al centro, Cassius Clay, aka Muhammad Ali, a scuotere il mondo e a tramortire l'America a suon di jab, di poesie, di grandi rifiuti, di ... Read more

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Vent'anni di boxe, vent'anni di vita americana. Dalla segregazione razziale all'ascesa sociale e politica dei neri, dal blues dal rap, dal cristianesimo all'Islam, da Liston a Tyson, dai missili di Cuba al razzo sulla luna, dalla tivù in bianco e nero ad internet. Al centro, Cassius Clay, aka Muhammad Ali, a scuotere il mondo e a tramortire l'America a suon di jab, di poesie, di grandi rifiuti, di
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Don Cockell Heavyweight Boxing Contender From England

by Robert Grey Reynolds ...

Don Cockell was ranked 5th in the world among heavyweight boxing contenders when he battled heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano for the title in May 1955. Cockell's record was an uneven one. There were some successes but there were also losses to middleweights, and 5 knockouts by merely average opponents. Even his native British press gave Cockell only a slim chance of putting up a worthy fight, ... Read more

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Don Cockell was ranked 5th in the world among heavyweight boxing contenders when he battled heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano for the title in May 1955. Cockell's record was an uneven one. There were some successes but there were also losses to middleweights, and 5 knockouts by merely average opponents. Even his native British press gave Cockell only a slim chance of putting up a worthy fight,
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A Modern Day Rivalry

The Heavyweights

by Lea Worrall ...

Series series The Heavyweights
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 ... Read more

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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
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The Guvnor Tapes - Lenny McLean's Unpublished Stories, As Told By The Man Himself

by Peter Gerrard ...

"The Guv'nor" was a classic book that started an entire genre. It was the original and incredible true story of the world's greatest hard man, Lenny McLean. Ever since it was published, fans of Lenny have been clamouring to know more and more about this legendary figure. Now, at last, Lenny's co-author Peter Gerrard has gathered together the stories that Lenny told about his life that did not make ... Read more

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"The Guv'nor" was a classic book that started an entire genre. It was the original and incredible true story of the world's greatest hard man, Lenny McLean. Ever since it was published, fans of Lenny have been clamouring to know more and more about this legendary figure. Now, at last, Lenny's co-author Peter Gerrard has gathered together the stories that Lenny told about his life that did not make
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Mi Vida Loca

The Crazy Life of Johnny Tapia

by Johnny Tapia ...

There is only one winner in boxing. Fighting against your opponent and fighting against your own inner demons become one in the same. Those who survive both in and out of the ring are beloved worldwide. Those who do not spiral downward into drugs, prison, and even murder. "[My] life's been pretty tragic," remarks Johnny. "But in the ring, it's been a blessing." Mi Vida Loca is not just a nickname ... Read more

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There is only one winner in boxing. Fighting against your opponent and fighting against your own inner demons become one in the same. Those who survive both in and out of the ring are beloved worldwide. Those who do not spiral downward into drugs, prison, and even murder. "[My] life's been pretty tragic," remarks Johnny. "But in the ring, it's been a blessing." Mi Vida Loca is not just a nickname
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Tales from the Top Table

How Boxing's Superstars Took Over a Town

by Craig Birch ...

Delve deep into the psyche of famous fighting men and relive their experiences in the ring. These memorable anecdotes about fighters' lives were originally intended only for the ears of those in attendance at the Bar Sport in Great Britain—and could easily have stayed that way. The bar's Premier Suite holds just 300 people but countless sporting idols have passed through its doors. Now Craig Birch ... Read more

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Delve deep into the psyche of famous fighting men and relive their experiences in the ring. These memorable anecdotes about fighters' lives were originally intended only for the ears of those in attendance at the Bar Sport in Great Britain—and could easily have stayed that way. The bar's Premier Suite holds just 300 people but countless sporting idols have passed through its doors. Now Craig Birch
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Krav Maga Tactical Survival

Personal Safety in Action. Proven Solutions for Real Life Situations

by Gershon Ben Keren ...

Krav Maga Tactical Survival presents proven solutions to dangerous, real-life situations.Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been battle-tested by police, armed forces, private security personnel and security-minded individuals around the globe for 60 years. Krav Maga teaches you how to quickly size up a dangerous situation and neutralize your ... Read more

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Krav Maga Tactical Survival presents proven solutions to dangerous, real-life situations.Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been battle-tested by police, armed forces, private security personnel and security-minded individuals around the globe for 60 years. Krav Maga teaches you how to quickly size up a dangerous situation and neutralize your
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The Legend of Muhammad Ali : Everything about Boxing - Sports Games for Kids | Children's Sports & Outdoors Books

by Baby Professor ...

How did a boxer like Muhammad Ali become a legend? Learn about his life, including struggles and victories in this picture book for children. Encourage your children to drop the gadgets and pick up a sport. It does not have to be boxing, it just needs to be inspiring. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

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How did a boxer like Muhammad Ali become a legend? Learn about his life, including struggles and victories in this picture book for children. Encourage your children to drop the gadgets and pick up a sport. It does not have to be boxing, it just needs to be inspiring. Grab a copy today!
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Secrets of Judo

A Text for Instructors and Students

by Jiichi Watanabe, Lindy Avakian ...

The Secrets of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in judo.It offers clear-cut explanations of the numerous techniques involved in throwing and grappling. In addition to the precise detailing of judo's physical aspects, this book provides insights into the psychological factors related to judo's underlying philosophy.The ... Read more

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The Secrets of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in judo.It offers clear-cut explanations of the numerous techniques involved in throwing and grappling. In addition to the precise detailing of judo's physical aspects, this book provides insights into the psychological factors related to judo's underlying philosophy.The
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Kickboxing: The Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, And Side Thrust Kick: From Initiation To Knockout

Kickboxing: From Initiation To Knockout, #4

by Martina Sprague ...

Series Book 4 - Kickboxing: From Initiation To Knockout
Knowing how to box is not enough if you want to call yourself a kickboxer. Since kickboxing combines kicks and strikes, we will now look at the three basic kicks: the front kick, roundhouse kick, and side thrust kick. Which kick you use depends on your position, on your distance to the target, and on what you are trying to accomplish. The benefit of a kick over a punch is that you can reach any ... Read more

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Knowing how to box is not enough if you want to call yourself a kickboxer. Since kickboxing combines kicks and strikes, we will now look at the three basic kicks: the front kick, roundhouse kick, and side thrust kick. Which kick you use depends on your position, on your distance to the target, and on what you are trying to accomplish. The benefit of a kick over a punch is that you can reach any
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Hands of Stone

Hapkido

Behind the Mask

The Mighty Atom

Maker of Champions

Ten Moments that Shook the Sports World

The Visual in Sport

Pancho Villa: The Filipino Legend

The Legality of Boxing

My Life in a Flash

The Big Fight

Técnicas de Combate y Neutralización

Fighting Sports, Gender, and the Commodification of Violence

Believe

Ali Per Volare - Scontri di un Supereroe al Quadrato

Don Cockell Heavyweight Boxing Contender From England

A Modern Day Rivalry

The Guvnor Tapes - Lenny McLean's Unpublished Stories, As Told By The Man Himself

Mi Vida Loca

Tales from the Top Table

Krav Maga Tactical Survival

The Legend of Muhammad Ali : Everything about Boxing - Sports Games for Kids | Children's Sports & Outdoors Books

Secrets of Judo

Kickboxing: The Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, And Side Thrust Kick: From Initiation To Knockout