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With a background in amateur boxing, Ralph Oates has written a
number of successful boxing books. His latest quiz book focuses on
over fifty world championship boxers from history including
Muhammad Ali, Joe Calzaghe and Frank Bruno. Some of the questions
will appear easy, while others will make you think twice about
something you felt certain you knew. This book attempts to provide
knowledge and entertainment, not just for the connoisseur but the
casual fan who takes an interest in the sport. This title is
published by Candy Jar Books and is distributed worldwide by
Untreed Reads.
A SIMPLE LYING DOWN ROUTINE FOR EVERYONE Each morning before
getting out of bed, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming practices a series of
movements he has combined based on decades of experience. In
Meridian Qigong Exercises, Dr. Yang teaches you his special daily
exercise routine. Follow along and learn how a unique combination
of simple yoga stretches, qigong movements, and acupressure
techniques can relieve energy stagnation and rejuvenate your entire
body. All the exercises can be performed lying down or sitting, if
preferred. Meridian qigong will quickly improve your general
health, helping you to heal and preventing injuries. With regular
practice you will notice your entire body feels loose and
comfortable. You will react to stress with a greater sense of calm,
and your circulation will increase. With this book you will
*Understand the link between yoga and qigong*Learn basic
acupressure with traditional tui na (pushing and grabbing) and dian
xue (cavity pressing) techniques*Supplement your qigong practice
with yoga stretches*Know which acupoints and meridians to
stimulate*Relieve many common ailments, including insomnia "In this
book, I have compiled this qigong practice from my more than fifty
years of practicing and teaching experience," Dr. Yang writes. "I
sincerely hope that Meridian Qigong Exercises are able to inspire
you and make your life healthier." Dr. Yang is among the world's
most respected instructors of martial arts, tai chi, and qigong.
Meridian Qigong Exercises is a profound addition to his incredible
body of work.
Wing Chun, also called Ving Tsun, is a popular system of kung fu
designed centuries ago by a Buddhist nun and Shaolin master.
Together, the two volumes of "The Wing Chun Compendium "offer a
complete guide to the discipline, from theory and philosophy to
drills and forms. In this volume, author Wayne Belonoha takes
students to the next level, focusing on the final three and most
advanced forms of the Wing Chun system and their associated skills:
the "Mook Yan Jong" or wooden man; the "Lok Dim Boon Quan" or
six-and-a-half point long pole; and the "Baat Cham Dao" or
eight-cut sword form, demonstrated here for the first time by
Grandmaster Sunny Tang. Also included are distance and angle
improvement drills, fighting strategy and training, instruction on
proper body mechanics, and "Sticking Hands" techniques. While
intended for the serious practitioner, "The Wing Chun Compendium,
Volume Two "also teaches the basics of body movement, psychological
components of practice and performance, and how to use martial arts
for overall self-improvement--factors that can help any martial
artists seeking to enhance their physical and mental development.
The book includes hundreds of tips and techniques as well as 400
photographs.
Sports fans had much to occupy themselves with during the memorable
summer of '41, including New York Yankees great Joe DiMaggio's
record-setting consecutive games hit streak and Boston Red Sox star
Ted Williams' dogged pursuit of batting .400. No sports story,
however, loomed larger that summer than Joe Louis versus Billy
Conn, the hard-hitting heavyweight champion, Detroit's Brown
Bomber, battling the stylish and cocky Pittsburgh Kid." Considered
one of the greatest matches in boxing history, the fight saw the
underdog Conn well ahead on points until Louis knocked him out in
the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry
night at the Polo Grounds, the brash confidence of the challenger
from Pittsburgh, and the quiet dignity of the Black champion Louis,
who personified "the memory of every injustice practiced upon his
people and the memory of every triumph."
?In the latest offering from the best-selling author of World
Wrestling Insanity, James Guttman tells the real story behind
contacting, cajoling, convincing, interviewing, and learning from
more than 100 of professional wrestling's most beloved stars. From
former World Champions to Playboy models, from grizzled veterans to
slick promoters, Radio Free Insanity, Guttman's popular and
groundbreaking weekly web broadcast has featured an environment
that fosters discussion and leads to countless memorable tales. In
Shoot First... Ask Questions Later you'll journey with Guttman
through the business of sports entertainment, making startling
discoveries about the way the industry truly works. For the first
time ever, Guttman offers keen insight into the true personalities
of wrestling's stars. Who's the nicest guest off-air? And who was
the most abrasive? Who was the funniest? And who was the worst
interview in the history of interviews? What's the bizarre story
behind speaking with Scott Steiner, and why was Guttman worried?
Why was Corporal Kirschner answering JG's phone? What's the inside
scoop on the now infamous Ole Anderson shoot? What were crazy
pre-interview conversations with people like Jerry Lawler, Diamond
Dallas Page, Juvi "The Juice" Guerrera, and others really like?
Discover all this and more from James Guttman's two years behind
the curtain and inside the work/shoot world of professional
wrestling. Shoot First ... Ask Questions Later, with over 100 names
you've come to know and love and sometimes hate, comes from the
outsider who makes it his mission to find out what makes them tick.
Renowned budo (martial arts) and ninja grandmaster Hatsumi explains
how Japanese sword fighting embodies the essence of budo and the
spirit of the samurai. For centuries, sword masters like Miyamoto
Musashi have been revered, and have fascinated and inspired people
everywhere. Now, in his definitive work, Masaaki Hatsumi, the
world's most famous living budo and ninja grandmaster, shares his
vast knowledge of Japanese sword fighting as it's been practiced
through the ages: its history, techniques, styles, and core
philosophies, along with the deepest secrets of this venerable
martial art.
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