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Was wehtut, macht dich stärker. HOWTO mit Firat Arslan, Deutsch-Türkischer WBA-Boxweltmeister im Cruisergewicht

by Firat Arslan, Volker Siegle ...

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Firat Arslan, deutsch-türkischer WBA-Boxweltmeister im Cruisergewicht, ist zwischen zwei Welten aufgewachsen. Erst in der Boxarena hat er ein richtiges Zuhause gefunden – und wurde ein international gefeierter Profikämpfer. 19 Jahre hat er für seinen Weltmeistertitel gefightet. Sein Weg war lang und er ist immer noch nicht zu Ende. Zusammen mit Kommunikationstrainer Volker Siegle zeigt Firat ... Read more

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Firat Arslan, deutsch-türkischer WBA-Boxweltmeister im Cruisergewicht, ist zwischen zwei Welten aufgewachsen. Erst in der Boxarena hat er ein richtiges Zuhause gefunden – und wurde ein international gefeierter Profikämpfer. 19 Jahre hat er für seinen Weltmeistertitel gefightet. Sein Weg war lang und er ist immer noch nicht zu Ende. Zusammen mit Kommunikationstrainer Volker Siegle zeigt Firat
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The Boxing Diaries

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by Marion Dunn ...

On turning fifty, Marion Dunn had a sudden desire to try out boxing. Despite the immense effort this required – the relentless, bone-sapping exhaustion of training with endless circuits and repeats – her whim quickly became a love affair with this most precise, disciplined of sports.Her account of a quest to master its essential techniques is a story of obsession, determination and sheer graft. It ... Read more

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On turning fifty, Marion Dunn had a sudden desire to try out boxing. Despite the immense effort this required – the relentless, bone-sapping exhaustion of training with endless circuits and repeats – her whim quickly became a love affair with this most precise, disciplined of sports.Her account of a quest to master its essential techniques is a story of obsession, determination and sheer graft. It
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以小搏大，格鬥技全圖解：防身、健身、看懂比賽這本就夠用！（暢銷全新封面版）

格闘技の科学力学と解剖学で技を分析！

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★《以小搏大，格鬥技全圖解》暢銷全新封面版！★史上第一本告訴你格鬥技「科學原理」的實戰教本，一天看懂，馬上能用！★日本理學權威教授＋100張格鬥技專業圖解，無私公開職業選手的致勝關鍵！危險時刻，如何以小搏大？只要掌握身體架構和力學原理，就能輕鬆破解對手的攻擊，保護自己，也保護家人！空手道、跆拳道、柔道、中國功夫……你所看到的華麗對打都不是偶然，擒拿、勾拳、摔投、迴旋踢……看懂箇中巧妙，才是真高手，原來李小龍、葉問、貴乃花、泰森都有共同的祕密武器！本書以90個實用Q&A，詳細說明格鬥的科學原理、打擊技巧、訓練方法及防禦戰術。就算你沒有一身橫練的筋骨、不是百年難得一見的練武奇才，也沒關係！全書淺顯易懂的圖文，讓即使從未接觸過格鬥技的人，也能一看就懂，任何年齡、體型都適用！Q：對打時，個頭高大的人比較有利，真的嗎？Q：為什麼「鎖喉」是相當致命的招術？Q：在出拳...
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Manual of Boxing, Club Swinging and Manly Sports - Giving Full Instructions of the Arts of Boxing, Fencing, Wrestling, Club Swinging, Dumb Bell and Gymnastic Exercises, Swimming, Tumbling, Etc.

by George H. Benedict ...

This fantastic work, originally published in 1883, is a great instructional manual for the 'manly' pursuits of boxing, club swinging, tumbling, and other such popular Victorian fitness pursuits. Along with a brand new introduction on Indian club swinging, it includes a series of exercises to help you get in shape the old-fashioned way. ... Read more

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This fantastic work, originally published in 1883, is a great instructional manual for the 'manly' pursuits of boxing, club swinging, tumbling, and other such popular Victorian fitness pursuits. Along with a brand new introduction on Indian club swinging, it includes a series of exercises to help you get in shape the old-fashioned way.
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Refereeing 1000 Fights - Reminiscences of Boxing

by Eugene Corri ...

Originally published in 1915, this is a memoir of Eugene Corri's career as a boxing referee. He refereed all the top fights of the day and speaks at length of both the fights themselves and the boxers who fought them, all of whom he knew well. Well-illustrated with black and white photographs, this is a fascinating glimpse into a vanished era. Many of these earliest books, particularly those ... Read more

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Originally published in 1915, this is a memoir of Eugene Corri's career as a boxing referee. He refereed all the top fights of the day and speaks at length of both the fights themselves and the boxers who fought them, all of whom he knew well. Well-illustrated with black and white photographs, this is a fascinating glimpse into a vanished era. Many of these earliest books, particularly those
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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

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Fighting Talk

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by Bob Jones ...

From 'A Low Blow' to 'Went the Distance', a fascinating and lively examination of the regular use of terms from the boxing ring in our everyday language. Have you ever stopped to notice how often your local newspaper or favourite magazine uses the terms 'On the Ropes', 'The Gloves Are Off' and 'Knockout Punch'? How often TV newsreaders will say that a politician has "Thrown His hat in the Ring', ... Read more

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From 'A Low Blow' to 'Went the Distance', a fascinating and lively examination of the regular use of terms from the boxing ring in our everyday language. Have you ever stopped to notice how often your local newspaper or favourite magazine uses the terms 'On the Ropes', 'The Gloves Are Off' and 'Knockout Punch'? How often TV newsreaders will say that a politician has "Thrown His hat in the Ring',
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To The Top

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by Fiaz Rafiq ...

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When it comes to sports and entertainment, the glitz and the glamour of celebrity life, most of us only aspire to gain something small such as an autograph. Few of us ever have the chance to sit down with stars and discuss their lives, or rub shoulders with those closest to them. Being up close and personal with UFC, boxing and entertainment stars is just part of Fiaz Rafiq's daily routine. He's
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The Fighting Frenchman

Minnesota’s Boxing Legend Scott LeDoux

by Paul Levy ...

Scott LeDoux’s face read like a roadmap of boxing’s last golden era—eye thumbed by Larry Holmes, brow gashed by Mike Tyson, ears stung by none other than Muhammad Ali. “George Foreman hit me so hard,” LeDoux said, “my ancestors in France felt it.” The only man to step into the ring with eleven heavyweight champions, LeDoux also fought through two of boxing’s greatest scandals, recurring illness, ... Read more

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Scott LeDoux’s face read like a roadmap of boxing’s last golden era—eye thumbed by Larry Holmes, brow gashed by Mike Tyson, ears stung by none other than Muhammad Ali. “George Foreman hit me so hard,” LeDoux said, “my ancestors in France felt it.” The only man to step into the ring with eleven heavyweight champions, LeDoux also fought through two of boxing’s greatest scandals, recurring illness,
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The Night the Referee Hit Back

Memorable Moments from the World of Boxing

by Mike Silver ...

This collection of award-winning boxing journalist Mike Silver’s best articles from the past 40 years features a colorful mix of hard-hitting exposes and light-hearted stories that include legendary boxers such as Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, and more.The boxing world has witnessed some spectacular and iconic moments, from the “Thrilla in Manila” to the last ... Read more

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This collection of award-winning boxing journalist Mike Silver’s best articles from the past 40 years features a colorful mix of hard-hitting exposes and light-hearted stories that include legendary boxers such as Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, and more.The boxing world has witnessed some spectacular and iconic moments, from the “Thrilla in Manila” to the last
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The Promise of Women's Boxing

A Momentous New Era for the Sweet Science

by Malissa Smith ...

"A well-researched and vital contribution to sports collections" (Booklist) and a must-read book on the rise of elite women’s boxingOn April 30th, 2022, the first boxing super-fight of the era, headlined by two women and fought at Madison Square Garden, lived up to its hype and then some. The two contestants fought the battle of their lives in front of a sold-out crowd and garnered 1.5 million ... Read more

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"A well-researched and vital contribution to sports collections" (Booklist) and a must-read book on the rise of elite women’s boxingOn April 30th, 2022, the first boxing super-fight of the era, headlined by two women and fought at Madison Square Garden, lived up to its hype and then some. The two contestants fought the battle of their lives in front of a sold-out crowd and garnered 1.5 million
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Championship Rounds (Round 6)

by Fernandez ...

Renowned sportswriter and Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee, Bernard Fernández releases his sixth book in the Championship Round series with a Foreword by J Russell Peltz, president of Peltz Boxing Promotions and author of Thirty Dollars and a Cut Eye."Bernard Fernandez has been a great boxing writer for decades, but his expertise and mastery of a variety of topics makes this anthology a joy to read... ... Read more

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Renowned sportswriter and Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee, Bernard Fernández releases his sixth book in the Championship Round series with a Foreword by J Russell Peltz, president of Peltz Boxing Promotions and author of Thirty Dollars and a Cut Eye."Bernard Fernandez has been a great boxing writer for decades, but his expertise and mastery of a variety of topics makes this anthology a joy to read...
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Beyond Good and Evil

Glyn Rhodes MBE, a Life in Boxing

by Glyn Rhodes ...

Glyn Rhodes MBE has devoted his life to boxing. Since wandering into the world-famous St Thomas' gym in Sheffield as a directionless teenager, he has spent more than 40 years working inside and outside the ropes. Cognisant of how this hardest of sports both saved and brutalised him, he is now ready to tell his story. Rhodes' reflections offer fresh perspectives on the likes of Naseem Hamed, Johnny ... Read more

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Glyn Rhodes MBE has devoted his life to boxing. Since wandering into the world-famous St Thomas' gym in Sheffield as a directionless teenager, he has spent more than 40 years working inside and outside the ropes. Cognisant of how this hardest of sports both saved and brutalised him, he is now ready to tell his story. Rhodes' reflections offer fresh perspectives on the likes of Naseem Hamed, Johnny
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Dempsey and the Wild Bull

The Four Minute Fight of the Century

by John Jarrett ...

They still call it the most sensational fight ever for the world heavyweight championship, between champion Jack Dempsey and his hammer-fisted Argentine challenger, Luis Angel Firpo. Back in the Roaring Twenties, 85,000 packed into New York's Polo Grounds to see all three minutes 57 seconds of it. Nobody asked for their money back. In the first round Firpo was floored seven times, but got up to ... Read more

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They still call it the most sensational fight ever for the world heavyweight championship, between champion Jack Dempsey and his hammer-fisted Argentine challenger, Luis Angel Firpo. Back in the Roaring Twenties, 85,000 packed into New York's Polo Grounds to see all three minutes 57 seconds of it. Nobody asked for their money back. In the first round Firpo was floored seven times, but got up to
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Secret Fighting Arts of the World

by John F. Gilbey ...

Here is a book crammed full of secret fighting techniques never before divulged in print: the Oriental delayed death touch, the destruction wrought on by the fingertips of an obscure Mexican; the shout of doom; the method so terrible it is practiced only in Russian torture chambers, the niceties of Thugee strangulation; and many more vicious fighting tricks.Suppressed for generations! Twenty of ... Read more

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Here is a book crammed full of secret fighting techniques never before divulged in print: the Oriental delayed death touch, the destruction wrought on by the fingertips of an obscure Mexican; the shout of doom; the method so terrible it is practiced only in Russian torture chambers, the niceties of Thugee strangulation; and many more vicious fighting tricks.Suppressed for generations! Twenty of
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Secrets of Northern Shaolin Kung-fu

The History, Form, and Function of PEK SIL LUM

by Brian Klingborg, Lai Hung ...

Series series Secrets Of The Martial Arts
Master the northern style of Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guideThe Secrets of Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu: Pek Sil Lum is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of the traditional Chinese art known to the West as Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu. It includes a historical overview, basic positions, and authentic forms and techniques.Pek Sil Lum is especially renowned ... Read more

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Master the northern style of Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guideThe Secrets of Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu: Pek Sil Lum is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of the traditional Chinese art known to the West as Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu. It includes a historical overview, basic positions, and authentic forms and techniques.Pek Sil Lum is especially renowned
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Pa-kua

Eight-Trigram Boxing

by Robert W. Smith, Allen Pittman ...

Series series Chinese Martial Arts Library
This book outlines the history and techniques of Pa-kua-a style of boxing based on the eight (pa) trigrams (kua) of the I Ching.This martial arts guide gives a thorough account of the philosophy behind the art. It also presents to the West for the first the orthodox style of the last Chinese Pa-kua master Wang Shu-chin. Described in great detail and fully illustrated are the basic techniques, the ... Read more

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This book outlines the history and techniques of Pa-kua-a style of boxing based on the eight (pa) trigrams (kua) of the I Ching.This martial arts guide gives a thorough account of the philosophy behind the art. It also presents to the West for the first the orthodox style of the last Chinese Pa-kua master Wang Shu-chin. Described in great detail and fully illustrated are the basic techniques, the
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Taekwondo Basics

Everything You Need to Get Started in Taekwondo - from Basic Kicks to Training and Competition

by Scott Shaw ...

Series series Tuttle Martial Arts Basics
Taekwondo Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this Korean martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner!This basic introductory survey contains the following vital information:The origins, philosophy, and history of TaekwondoHow to find a teacher and a class that are right for youGetting ready for your first class—what actually happens in a Taekwondo class?The essential elements ... Read more

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Taekwondo Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this Korean martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner!This basic introductory survey contains the following vital information:The origins, philosophy, and history of TaekwondoHow to find a teacher and a class that are right for youGetting ready for your first class—what actually happens in a Taekwondo class?The essential elements
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Techniques of Judo

by Shinzo Takagaki, Harold E. Sharp ...

Master the sport of Judo with this illustrated martial arts manual.The Techniques of Judo is a fully illustrated and authoritative manual, providing step-by-step explanations, practical pointers, and thorough analyses of all the most commonly used judo techniques, or "wazas." Illustrated with over 550 black and white photographs, this martial arts book is an invaluable introduction to judo for ... Read more

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Master the sport of Judo with this illustrated martial arts manual.The Techniques of Judo is a fully illustrated and authoritative manual, providing step-by-step explanations, practical pointers, and thorough analyses of all the most commonly used judo techniques, or "wazas." Illustrated with over 550 black and white photographs, this martial arts book is an invaluable introduction to judo for
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Tai Chi Chuan Form to Fuction

by Nigel Sutton ...

Tai Chi Chuan: Form to Function is a detailed manual for the study of the martial techniques of tai chi chuan.It takes up where author Nigel Sutton's earlier title, Applied Tai Chi Chuan , left off, by setting out step-by-step the training exercises necessary for the mastery of tai chi chuan as a true combative art. Sutton outlines a well-defined program designed to lead to understanding and ... Read more

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Tai Chi Chuan: Form to Function is a detailed manual for the study of the martial techniques of tai chi chuan.It takes up where author Nigel Sutton's earlier title, Applied Tai Chi Chuan , left off, by setting out step-by-step the training exercises necessary for the mastery of tai chi chuan as a true combative art. Sutton outlines a well-defined program designed to lead to understanding and
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I am the Referee

by Mark Heffernan ...

"From a Poor Black kid off a rough White estate....to the 'Richest Prize in Sport' the Heavyweight Championship of the World" Read my incredible journey in I am the Referee!! "Being cheated out of their dream would destroy most people. Not Ian John-Lewis...He used the hurt and pain of this to propel himself to not just become one of the Worlds best referees but one of the most respected men in ... Read more

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"From a Poor Black kid off a rough White estate....to the 'Richest Prize in Sport' the Heavyweight Championship of the World" Read my incredible journey in I am the Referee!! "Being cheated out of their dream would destroy most people. Not Ian John-Lewis...He used the hurt and pain of this to propel himself to not just become one of the Worlds best referees but one of the most respected men in
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Fighting against the Odds

An Insider's Life in UFC, Boxing, and Entertainment

by Fiaz Rafiq ...

A riveting memoir by acclaimed combat sports and entertainment journalist Fiaz Rafiq, as he shares captivating stories of fighting legends and entertainment stars alongside the story of his own personal hardships, struggles against prejudice, and ultimate triumph.Fighting against the Odds is the culmination of Fiaz Rafiq’s decades of work behind the scenes as a mixed martial arts and combat sports ... Read more

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A riveting memoir by acclaimed combat sports and entertainment journalist Fiaz Rafiq, as he shares captivating stories of fighting legends and entertainment stars alongside the story of his own personal hardships, struggles against prejudice, and ultimate triumph.Fighting against the Odds is the culmination of Fiaz Rafiq’s decades of work behind the scenes as a mixed martial arts and combat sports
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Practical Karate Volume 2 Defense Agains

Defense Against an Unarmed Assailant

by Donn F. Draeger, Masatoshi Nakayama ...

Series series Practical Karate Series
"The illustrations represent situations where attacks actually occur, rather than a gymnasium scene, which considerably enhances their realismAn excellent point is the emphasis on footwork, with diagrams similar to those used by dance teachers." -Black Belt magazinePractical Karate: Defense Against an Unarmed Assailant is the second volume in the classic six-volume series by Masatoshi Nakayama ... Read more

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"The illustrations represent situations where attacks actually occur, rather than a gymnasium scene, which considerably enhances their realismAn excellent point is the emphasis on footwork, with diagrams similar to those used by dance teachers." -Black Belt magazinePractical Karate: Defense Against an Unarmed Assailant is the second volume in the classic six-volume series by Masatoshi Nakayama
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Final Agony

The previously untold stories of Paul Sykes

by Jamie Boyle ...

This is the final book in the series of Agony books. For the first time, in his own words, Amazon best-selling author Jamie Boyle tells of the unheard stories he has unearthed during his eight years of researching the anomaly that was Wakefield's Paul Sykes. Final Agony follows Paul's journey from the cradle to the grave. ... Read more

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This is the final book in the series of Agony books. For the first time, in his own words, Amazon best-selling author Jamie Boyle tells of the unheard stories he has unearthed during his eight years of researching the anomaly that was Wakefield's Paul Sykes. Final Agony follows Paul's journey from the cradle to the grave.
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The Boxing Diaries

以小搏大，格鬥技全圖解：防身、健身、看懂比賽這本就夠用！（暢銷全新封面版）

Manual of Boxing, Club Swinging and Manly Sports - Giving Full Instructions of the Arts of Boxing, Fencing, Wrestling, Club Swinging, Dumb Bell and Gymnastic Exercises, Swimming, Tumbling, Etc.

Refereeing 1000 Fights - Reminiscences of Boxing

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

Fighting Talk

To The Top

The Fighting Frenchman

The Night the Referee Hit Back

The Promise of Women's Boxing

Championship Rounds (Round 6)

Beyond Good and Evil

Dempsey and the Wild Bull

Secret Fighting Arts of the World

Secrets of Northern Shaolin Kung-fu

Pa-kua

Taekwondo Basics

Techniques of Judo

Tai Chi Chuan Form to Fuction

I am the Referee

Fighting against the Odds

Practical Karate Volume 2 Defense Agains

Final Agony