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This fascinating book here in its complete and unabridged form
makes a worthy addition to the bookshelf of all those interested in
this craft. This volume presents in its entirety, the kano system
of Jui-jitsu, devised by proffesor Jiguro Kano with the additions
thereto that have been made by those famous jiu-jitsians, Hoshino
and Tsutsumi. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating
back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and
increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork
..". the art merely became like a domesticated wild cat, content to
sleep whilst still retaining a savagery at its heart enabling it to
bare its teeth when required." - John Dowding, 4th degree Ch'ang
Hon Taekwon-do Hae Sul: Real Applications To The ITF Patterns, Vol.
2 continues where the ground breaking Vol. 1 left off. In Vol. 2
the senior patterns of the Ch'ang Hon System up to 2nd Dan, have
gone through the same in-depth analysis as the lower grade patterns
originally did, with each one having been examined, dissected and
rebuilt to help the student of Taekwon-do to understand what is
really contained within the patterns we practice in Taekwon-do.
Patterns Hwa-Rang, Choong-Moo, Kwang-Gae, Po-Eun, Ge-Baek, Eui-Am,
Choong-Jang, Ko-Dang and Juche have been examined in-depth to find
more realistic applications for their movements - based upon what
the author refers to as their 'DNA'. In this volume, even the ready
postures and stances have been examined and the results are
documented in step by step photographic detail, using over 2,200
photographs. Comprising over 350 pages, this book not only shows
more realistic applications to the Red Belt, 1st Dan and 2nd Dan
patterns, but also explains how it is possible to achieve these
applications in the first place, why General Choi, Hong Hi, the
founder of Ch'ang Hon Taekwon-do couldn't make the same
conclusions, as well as expelling a falsehood that has been with
Taekwon-Do since its inception After reading this book, the
patterns of Taekwon-do no longer seem just a collection of
movements, performed in a dance-like fashion for competitions or
gradings, but become realistic techniques that can actually be
utilised as real world self defence applications - making this a
must-read companion to Vol. 1, for all students who study and
practice Taekwon-do.
Become a Better Martial Artist by Applying Lessons from the World's
Greatest Military Strategists from Sun Tzu to Von Clausewitz
Lessons in the Art of War investigates the theories and
philosophies of the most prominent military thinkers in Asia and
Europe and examines the combat roots of a variety of fighting
styles from traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean martial arts
to the fighting arts of the ancient Greeks and modern Israelis. It
also demonstrates how the martial arts, whether Asian or Western in
origin, were historically about brutal fighting, often to the
death, and how ancient attitudes and beliefs can be adapted for
success in today's MMA steel cage, judo or karate tournament as
they were in ancient armies. Including an introduction to Asian and
Western military thought, chapters include: The Nature and Conduct
of Combat What is Combat? Preparing for Battle Elements of Tactics
and Strategy Imposing Your Will Destroying the Enemy Force Strength
of the Defensive Position Failure Moral Quality of Courage Securing
Victory
Continual improvement of technique is a crucial part of a
kickboxing fighter's success. Good technique will turn a
run-of-the-mill kick or punch into an effective attack against an
opponent. Kickboxing Training Drills breaks down the key elements
of kickboxing moves, and provides a reference guide that will allow
fighters to examine and refine each element of their attack. It
will help instructors and coaches hone a fighter's technical
training to enable the student to perform to the best of their
ability.
Kickboxing is practiced all over the world and is one of the
fastest growing sports today. It is a martial art that can be
enjoyed by almost everyone who is physically fit, regardless of
age, size, or ability. This detailed book will be of value to all
those interested in kickboxing; whether the practitioner simply
wants to train for fun or have higher goals, the techniques and
drills in this book will be of enormous assistance. Designed to
take the student through the various levels of kickboxing training,
from the very early stages right through to black belt, this book
is an ideal aid for anyone wanting to train in the comfort of their
own home or to improve their kickboxing skills in the gym or the
dojo. It explains how to warm up correctly to reduce the risk of
injury; discusses how to achieve improved flexibility; shows how to
develop the box side] split and front split stretch; considers
basic punches and provides the associated training drills;
illustrates advanced hand techniques; analyzes basic kicks and the
training drills that are involved; examines advanced kicks
including static kicks, spinning kicks, jumping kicks, and jumping
spinning kicks; and covers sparring drills, conditioning exercises,
individual training drills, and partner training drills.
This exciting account of the 1921 heavyweight boxing title fight
between champion Jack Dempsey and Frenchman Georges Carpentier
relates how it originated and how it became a template for modern
sports promotion. Immortalized as the battle of the century by Ring
Lardner, the Dempsey-Carpentier heavyweight title bout marked
America's first experience with the intersection of show business,
high society, politics, and the underworld at a single sporting
event. The Battle of the Century: Dempsey, Carpentier, and the
Birth of Modern Promotion offers the definitive history of this
landmark event's genesis and impact. To explain why the fight had
such a far-reaching influence on mass entertainment and modern
culture, newspaperman Jim Waltzer invites readers to travel the
path to the 1921 heavyweight championship. Along the way, they will
meet a cast of outsize characters, including the savage defending
champion (and alleged World War I slacker) Jack Dempsey, French
pretty-boy war hero Georges Carpentier, promoter Tex Rickard,
Dempsey's slippery manager Doc Kearns, and Jersey City boss Frank
Hague. As the tale unfolds, so does an understanding of the forces
that shaped the Roaring Twenties and established promotional hype
as the MO of business. Photographs A bibliography
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