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“Rahaman has, at last, written the definitive biography on his
late brother, which tells the real Ali story.” —Mike Tyson More
words have been written about Muhammad Ali than almost anyone else.
He was, without doubt, the world’s most-loved sportsman. At the
height of his celebrity he was the most famous person in the world.
And yet, until now, the one voice missing belonged to the man who
knew him best—his only sibling, and best friend, Rahaman Ali. No
one was closer to Ali than Rahaman. Born Cassius and Rudolph Arnett
Clay, the two brothers grew up together, lived together, trained
together, travelled together, and fought together in the street and
in the ring. A near-constant fixture in his sibling’s company,
Rahaman saw Ali at both his best and his worst: the relentless
prankster and the jealous older brother, the outspoken advocate,
the husband and father. In My Brother, Muhammad Ali, Rahaman offers
an insider's perspective on the well-known stories as well as
never-before-told tales, painting a rich and intimate portrait of a
proud, relentlessly polarizing, yet often vulnerable man. In this
extraordinary, poignant memoir, Rahaman tells a much bigger and
more personal story than in any other book on Muhammad Ali—that
of two brothers, almost inseparable from birth to death. It is the
final and most important perspective on an iconic figure.
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.
In recent years, the grappling arts have proven to be the most
effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) and
no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others, the Gracie
brand of Brazilian jujitsu has become recognized as the preeminent
fighting style in unarmed combat. Now Renzo Gracie--instructor;
competitor; and champion of numerous grappling, MMA, and NHB
events--reveals the inner workings of the art in his latest book,
"Mastering Jujitsu."
From the origins of the art to personal techniques, you will
experience the impact the Gracies have had on jujitsu and learn the
strategies they have developed to dominate their opponents. Gracie
shares the subtleties of the techniques necessary for mastering the
art, and he clearly demonstrates the flow of movement with more
than 250 high-quality photos.
Not only will "Mastering Jujitsu" help you progress from
isolated skill development techniques to a full set of tactics and
fight plans, but it will also introduce you to the concept of
combat phases and teach you to attack from any phase. You will
learn how to react to your opponent in any situation. Whether
you're caught in a bottom position or attacking from the top,
Gracie reveals the key strategies designed to give you the upper
hand.
The depth and breadth of topics covered in "Mastering Jujitsu"
will aid even the most experienced black belts in their
understanding and execution of Brazilian jujitsu. With detailed
coverage on advanced principles, you will get all the tactics,
strategies, techniques, and drills you need for close combat
fighting.
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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