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Have You Ever Had One of These Problems1. Had someone insult your wife or girlfriend in a Club?2. Been bullied by a loud mouth smart-aleck?3. Been backed into a corner by trouble makers?4. We hope you never do – but it’s better to be safe than sorry!This is a fully illustrated How to Book in the Latter stage of Jeet Kune Do. Train the way Bruce Lee trained in the Final S... ... Read more

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Boxing Day

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Series Book 125 - Untapped
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In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African American World Heavyweight champion—after winning a fight in Australia. In a gripping piece of writing that brings the Edwardian sporting world to life, veteran sports journalist Jeff Wells explains just what happened, who was involved, and why this fight was so significant.Boxing Day was first published in 1998.Jeff Wells is an acclaimed sports
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Published in 1901, Ira L Wood Jr expertly depicts boxings technical details with multiple turn of the century photographs to capture the essence of the Sweet Science. Over 80 pages dedicated to those wishing to improve their boxing skill and overall health or simply an interest in the roots of modern boxing. "The aim of this little volume is to supply clear directions, with ample illustration, of ... Read more

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Knockout

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Knockout: The Boxer and Boxing in American Cinema is the first book-length study of the Hollywood boxing film, a popular movie entertainment since the 1930s, that includes such classics as Million Dollar Baby, Rocky, and Raging Bull. The boxer stands alongside the cowboy, the gangster, and the detective as a character that shaped America's ideas of manhood. Leger Grindon relates the Hollywood ... Read more

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It Happened!

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From HBO’s ringside face and voice of boxing, comes a first-person, blow-by-blow account of the evolution of sports television chock full of famous names, history-making events, and never-before-told stories from the world of sports.Jim Lampley’s story is a 50-year travelog of an unlikely career that catalogs the evolution of sports television—from his emergence as the first sideline reporter, ... Read more

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Boxing on this Day

by Nick Parkinson ...

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Revisit the sport's most magical moments, from title tear-ups, shocks and famous knockouts to bizarre dramas. Here are hundreds of ring highlights, all mixed in with a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable boxing diary with an entry for every day of the year. It's not just the stunning punches and smart one-liners that makes the history of the ... Read more

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Revisit the sport's most magical moments, from title tear-ups, shocks and famous knockouts to bizarre dramas. Here are hundreds of ring highlights, all mixed in with a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable boxing diary with an entry for every day of the year. It's not just the stunning punches and smart one-liners that makes the history of the
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Blood, Brawn, Brain and Broken Noses

Puglism, a Very British Art

by Chris Sykes ...

Blood, Brawn, Brain and Broken Noses explores the evolution of pugilism, better known as boxing, from its origins in Ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. In England, pugilism became a popular form of entertainment, leading to a golden age, which the book covers in detail along with the careers of five champion pugilists. But the sport hit a major hitch when bare-knuckle pugilism clashed ... Read more

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Blood, Brawn, Brain and Broken Noses explores the evolution of pugilism, better known as boxing, from its origins in Ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. In England, pugilism became a popular form of entertainment, leading to a golden age, which the book covers in detail along with the careers of five champion pugilists. But the sport hit a major hitch when bare-knuckle pugilism clashed
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Not Without a Fight: Ten Steps to Becoming Your Own Champion

by Ramla Ali ...

Ramla Ali's life inside and outside the ring represents her ruthless refusal to quit and passion to fight for what she believes in.In her first book, Ramla details ten key fights - a combination of life's constant challenges and real bouts she's endured both in and outside of the ring - that have shaped her remarkable rise to date.From her arrival in England as a refugee to being drawn to the ... Read more

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Ramla Ali's life inside and outside the ring represents her ruthless refusal to quit and passion to fight for what she believes in.In her first book, Ramla details ten key fights - a combination of life's constant challenges and real bouts she's endured both in and outside of the ring - that have shaped her remarkable rise to date.From her arrival in England as a refugee to being drawn to the
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Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane

World Lightweight Champion, 1882-1954

by Mark Allen Baker ...

Oscar "Battling" Nelson (1882-1954) was perhaps the toughest professional boxer ever to enter the ring. Although a Hall of Fame inductee, Nelson remains a lesser known great of boxing lore. From the beginning of his career at 14, the Danish immigrant presented himself as a man of integrity who never smoked, drank or took a dive.In the ring and in public, Battling Nelson crafted a Renaissance man ... Read more

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Oscar "Battling" Nelson (1882-1954) was perhaps the toughest professional boxer ever to enter the ring. Although a Hall of Fame inductee, Nelson remains a lesser known great of boxing lore. From the beginning of his career at 14, the Danish immigrant presented himself as a man of integrity who never smoked, drank or took a dive.In the ring and in public, Battling Nelson crafted a Renaissance man
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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

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"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
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Kung Fu Basics

Everything You Need to Get Started in Kung Fu - from Basic Kicks to Training and Tournaments

by Paul Eng ...

Series series Tuttle Martial Arts Basics
Get your training off to a great start—from basic kicks to practice and tournaments—this book is a perfect introduction to kung fu for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in kung fu!Whether you are considering taking up this martial art, or you've already started, Kung Fu Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be ... Read more

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Get your training off to a great start—from basic kicks to practice and tournaments—this book is a perfect introduction to kung fu for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in kung fu!Whether you are considering taking up this martial art, or you've already started, Kung Fu Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be
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Kendo

A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Swordsmanship

by Geoff Salmon ...

Master the art of Kendo—Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and comprehensive martial arts guide.Kendo or the "Way of the Sword" holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan's ancient samurai heritage. Modern students flock to kendo for physically—and mentally—challenging activity that combines traditional martial arts values ... Read more

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Master the art of Kendo—Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and comprehensive martial arts guide.Kendo or the "Way of the Sword" holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan's ancient samurai heritage. Modern students flock to kendo for physically—and mentally—challenging activity that combines traditional martial arts values
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Distinction Earned

Cape Breton's Boxing Legends 1946-1970

by Paul MacDougall ...

Distinction Earned highlights the accomplishments of significant Cape Breton fighters like George “Rockabye” Ross (about who MacDougall has also penned a play), Tyrone Gardiner, Blair Richardson and Francis “Rocky” MacDougall and trainers like Johnny Nemis. Between 1965 and 1967 five national boxing champions in different weight classes were from Cape Breton. Paul MacDougall has collected dozens ... Read more

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Distinction Earned highlights the accomplishments of significant Cape Breton fighters like George “Rockabye” Ross (about who MacDougall has also penned a play), Tyrone Gardiner, Blair Richardson and Francis “Rocky” MacDougall and trainers like Johnny Nemis. Between 1965 and 1967 five national boxing champions in different weight classes were from Cape Breton. Paul MacDougall has collected dozens
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Muhammad Ali, la vita

by Jonathan Eig ...

Translated by Lorenzo Vetta ...

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Certe vite non finiscono mai di essere raccontate. Jonathan Eig ce lo ricorda in questo monumentale ritratto di Muhammad Ali, «il più grande», l’atleta che meglio di ogni altro è riuscito a travalicare i confini dello sport per diventare un’icona politica e di costume. Un uomo la cui biografia ha già ispirato decine di libri, film, documentari e articoli, che hanno lasciato però la più elementare ... Read more

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Certe vite non finiscono mai di essere raccontate. Jonathan Eig ce lo ricorda in questo monumentale ritratto di Muhammad Ali, «il più grande», l’atleta che meglio di ogni altro è riuscito a travalicare i confini dello sport per diventare un’icona politica e di costume. Un uomo la cui biografia ha già ispirato decine di libri, film, documentari e articoli, che hanno lasciato però la più elementare
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