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Words of the Dragon is an anthology of newspaper and magazine
interviews from 1958 to 1973 revealing Bruce Lee's own fascinating
words and explanations about Bruce himself, his art and philosophy.
Interesting and insightful, Words of the Dragon provides the reader
a means to understand the real Bruce Lee, offering us a unique
keyhole through which to view the private life and personal
struggles of the late martial arts superstar. These interviews
provide us with Lee's own interpretations of life, the martial
arts, international stardom, and his cross-cultural marriage during
a time of racism. This Bruce Lee book is part of the Bruce Lee
Library which also features: Bruce Lee's Striking Thoughts Bruce
Lee's The Tao of Gung Fu Bruce Lee Artist of Life Bruce Lee Letters
of the Dragon Bruce Lee The Art of Expressing the Human Body Bruce
Lee Jeet Kune Do
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SuperMEX
(Paperback)
David Membrila
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R536
R445
Discovery Miles 4 450
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A Social History of Sheffield Boxing combines urban ethnography and
anthropology, sociological theory and place and life histories to
explore the global phenomenon of boxing. Raising many issues
pertinent to the social sciences, such as contestations around
state regulation of violence, commerce and broadcasting, pedagogy
and elite sport and how sport is delivered and narrated to the
masses, the book studies the history of boxing in Sheffield and the
sport's impact on the cultural, political and economic development
of the city since the 18th century. Interweaving urban anthropology
with sports studies and historical research the text expertly
examines a variety of published sources, ranging from academic
papers to biographies and from newspaper reports to case studies
and contemporary interviews. In Volume I, Bell and Armstrong
construct a vivid history of boxing and probe its cultural
acceptance in the late 1800s, examining how its rise was
inextricably intertwined with the industrial and social development
of Sheffield. Although Sheffield was not a national player in
prize-fighting's early days, throughout the mid-1800s, many
parochial scores and wagers were settled by the use of fists. By
the end of the century, boxing with gloves had become the norm, and
Sheffield had a valid claim to be the chief provincial focus of
this new passion-largely due to the exploits of George Corfield,
Sheffield's first boxer of national repute. Corfield's deeds were
later surpassed by three British champions: Gus Platts, Johnny
Cuthbert and Henry Hall. Concluding with the dual themes of the
decline of boxing in Sheffield and the city's changing social
profile from the 1950s onwards, the volume ends with a meditation
on the arrival of new migrants to the city and the processes that
aided or frustrated their integration into UK life and sport.
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Arwrology
(Paperback)
Gordon E Perrigard
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R778
R638
Discovery Miles 6 380
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See the world through the eyes of champion wrestler Mick Foley as
he looks back on his days in the WWE. As one of the most bizarre
and fearless stars of wrestling in recent times, Mick is known for
taking extraordinary risks to remain at the peak of his game.
COUNTDOWN TO LOCKDOWN is a no-holds-barred, behind-the-scenes
account of his mental and physical preparation for the TNA Lockdown
- in many ways, the most important wrestling match of his career.
This is placed in context by Foley's memories, thoughts and
opinions of WWE as well as his life outside the ring, from the
Benoit deaths and the 'Royal Rumble' to Sierra Leone and his
meeting with former president, Bill Clinton. Full of action from
inside the ring, the drama of his last days with the WWE, Foley's
trademark humour as well as an industry insider's view of
professional wrestling today, Foley's many fans will not be
disappointed.
Inside Madison Square Garden, the City Ring was the altar of
pugilism from 1925 until 2007. Hosting countless championship
fights, historic main events and memorable undercards, it was
center stage of boxing history. The ring now rests at the
International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York-its 132
assembled pieces memorializing a key facet of 20th century American
life. While many books have been written about great fistic
contests that took place at Madison Square Garden, this is the
first to focus on its Holy Grail.
The "counterpoint" to The Art of War--an inspiring collection of sayings and teachings on the peaceful resolution of conflict. Unlike other popular Eastern philosophies which accept the inevitability of violence as a means to victory--such as Musashi's Book of Five Rings--Aikido fosters fearlessness, wisdom, and compassion and is based on the universal principles of harmony and love of life.
No city in the world is more associated with boxing than New York.
So take a ringside seat on the city's greatest ever fight nights.
Join the roaring crowds at iconic venues including Madison Square
Garden, the Yankee Stadium, the Polo Grounds and the Long Island
Bowl - in the company of boxing historian Thomas Myler. Soak up the
atmosphere and enjoy all the inside stories, including the riot
following the Riddick Bowe-Andrew Golota farce, and the human
buzzsaw that was Henry Armstrong against Barney Ross. James J
Braddock shocked the boxing world to become boxing's 'Cinderella
Man' by taming Max Baer, while Tommy Farr upset all predictions by
staying 15 rounds with the feared Joe Louis. New York Fight Nights
is a wide-ranging, exciting trip through boxing history which
enables you to follow Floyd Patterson's historic battle with Ingmar
Johansson, to witness Randolph Turpin's tragic downfall against
Carl Bobo Olson - and the Harry Greb-Mickey Walker slugfest that
continued outside on the sidewalk.
The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real
way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness,
and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and
writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese
martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of
Peace", which offers a non-violent way to victory in the face of
conflict. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied
to all the challenges we face in life: in personal relationships,
as we interact with society, and at work and in business.
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