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The knock-out Sunday Times bestseller from BBC Sport Personality of
the Year nominee, the People's Champion and Gypsy King: Tyson Fury
________________________________________ PICK YOURSELF UP OFF THE
CANVAS. TRANSFORM YOUR BODY AND MIND. MAKE YOUR COMEBACK.
________________________________________ 'Tyson's story ranks as
one of the greatest comebacks ever. Not just in sport.' Telegraph
'Full of tips on getting physically and mentally fitter ... a great
antidote to battling lockdown blues.' Evening Standard From
weighing twenty-eight stone and fighting a deep depression, to his
amazing return to heavyweight champion of the world, Tyson opens up
and share his inspiring advice and tips on diet, exercise regime,
and his incredible journey back to a healthier body and mind.
Frank, accessible and inspiring, The Furious Method is a feel-good
and motivating tonic, full of inspirational advice for readers on
how we can all improve our physical and mental health. And how we
can all create a champion mind-set. Whatever your starting point or
past set-backs, Tyson will show you how you can make your own
comeback and start living your life to the fullest - fighting fit,
mentally restored, and stronger than ever.
________________________________________ 'King of the ring ... king
of how to make a regime work for you. [Passes] on the message
without preaching, without lecturing' Chris Evans 'It's a very
positive book, it's got some incredible things in here ... [this]
book will help so many people' Roman Kemp 'A number of very useful
tips ... A great example to anyone' Phillip Schofield 'It's a very
open, honest book ... I think the advice in it is great.' Susanna
Reid 'It's a great read ... a great book' Piers Morgan 'There's
great humour in the book ... This is my favourite interview we've
ever done' Holly Willoughby 'Inspirational ... must-have gift for
Christmas' Alan Brazil 'The Furious Method is a feel-good and
motivating tonic, full of inspirational advice for readers on how
we can all improve our physical and mental health.' The Sportsman
The Book of Ninja, the ultimate ninjutsu manual, was penned in 1676
by a ninja known as Fujibayashi. Born in the post-civil war era of
Japan, Fujibayashi collected and combined information from the
ninja clans of Iga - regarded to be the homeland of the ninja - and
compiled it into an authoritative book. Known as The Bansenhukai,
this book has now been translated into English by the Historical
Ninjutsu Research Team. It is widely considered to be the 'bible'
of 'ninjutsu', the arts of the ninja. The Book of Ninja begins with
an in-depth introduction to the history of Fujibayashi's scripture.
Then the teachings themselves, appealingly rendered in this
translation, take us into the secrets of guerilla warfare and
espionage. We learn how to become the ultimate spy, whether through
a network of spies or by hiding in plain sight. Through the stealth
and concealment tactics of night-time infiltration and through
weapon and tool building skills, as well as mission planning, we
can learn much both about warfare and about adopting the right
mindset for tackling our own inner and outer enemies. Adding to the
mix for the spycraft lover, there are sections on capturing
criminals, performing night raids, making secret codes and signs,
and even techniques for predicting the weather and using an
esoteric Buddhist system of divination. An exciting and engaging
tome of lost knowledge, The Book of the Ninja is the final say in
the world of the ninja and the ultimate classic for samurai and
ninja enthusiasts alike.
"There have been many books on judo--some highly competent, others
well-written or well-illustrated, some fit for beginners, others
for the advanced student. To have all these in a single volume is
unusual."--San Francisco Chronicle The Art and Science of Judo is a
revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on
the scientific principles at work in Judo. In this book,
highly-respected Judo instructors Jiichi Watanabe and Lindy Avakian
delve deeply into the mechanics of Judo, offering clear-cut
scientific explanations for the numerous techniques involved in
throwing and grappling. By understanding the science behind the
art, you will become prepared to perform the right moves at the
right time and successfully meet the challenge of responding to
your opponent. The book has over 200 illustrations and 40 photos
which show the forces that are employed when performing common Judo
throwing and grappling moves such as hip throws, foot sweeps,
collar holds, and many more. In addition to the precise
explanations of judo's physical aspects, you'll also find detailed
insights into the psychological factors related to judo's
underlying philosophy. Topics include: How dynamics are applied to
Judo The three principles for practicing Judo The three laws of
motion and how they apply to Judo Different kinds of force found in
Judo techniques How to effectively practice throwing and grappling
A new foreword by Judo instructor Neil Ohlenkamp offers insight on
the book's importance as a resource for every Judo practitioner and
instructor. The Art and Science of Judo is a fascinating and
valuable work, which will help you achieve success by not only
understanding what techniques to master but also why they work and
when to use them.
Here, for the first time, is an in-depth, factual look at the
entire art of ninjutsu, including the emergence of the ninja
warriors and philosophy in feudal Japan; detailed historical
events; its context in the development of other schools of martial
arts; and the philosophies and exercises of the school today. Based
on more than ten years of study and translation of authentic
Japanese texts, including many that have never before been
translated, this is the most comprehensive and accurate study of
the art of ninjutsu ever written outside of Japan. This ninja book
includes studies of ninjutsu history, philosophy, wisdom, and
presents a wide range of information from authors, historians,
chronicles and scrolls in order to foster a deep understanding of
this "shadowy" art. For those who train in ninjutsu, for other
martial art practitioners, for historians, and for anyone with an
interest in Japanese feudal history or Japanese martial arts, The
Ninja: The Secret History of Ninjutsu shines a light on this
enigmatic subject.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR 'Tyson Fury
is an amazing real-life champion' - Sylvester Stallone, star of
Rocky 'The People's Champion' - Times 'A boxing phenomenon...the
anarchic and enormous sports star may prove to be the last of the
boxing greats' - John Sutherland, The Times Son. Father. Husband.
Brother. Fighter. Showman. Mental health champion. Told with
unflinching honesty and rock-star charisma, Gloves Off by Tyson
Fury is the autobiography of a sporting icon, the like of which we
may never see again. The undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury
looks back on his life and career to understand his remarkable
rise, fall, and rise again, which has seen him journey from the
brink of suicide to boxing immortality, culminating in his
sensational knockout victory against Dillian Whyte at Wembley
Stadium in front of a record-breaking 94,000 fans. Tyson's book
reveals surprising and personal new sides to his character: he
opens up about his fairy-tale romance with beloved wife Paris, and
their down-to-earth life raising six beautiful children. He
describes how his Traveller upbringing forged him, and how his
fighting family, including dad John and his brothers, have
sustained him. In the process, Tyson discusses his mental health
and weight battles, his faith and his greatest boxing experiences.
He discloses deeply moving new stories: in the weeks before the
biggest fight of his career, Tyson was sleeping on a hospital floor
in intensive care tending to his baby daughter, Athena, who was
born premature and fighting for her life. Funny, frank and never
less than entertaining, this is Tyson Fury at his very best, as you
have never read before.
Boxing is not just fighting," writes Carlo Rotella. "It is also
training and living right and preparing to go the distance in the
broadest sense of the phrase, a relentless managing of self that
anyone who gets truly old must learn." Rotella's "Cut Time"
chronicles his immersion in the fight world, from the brutal
classroom of the gym to the spectacle of fight night. An
award-winning writer and ringside veteran, Rotella unearths the
hidden wisdom in any kind of fight, from barroom brawl to HBO
extravaganza. Tracing the consequences of hurt and craft, the two
central facts of boxing, Rotella reveals moving resonances between
the worlds inside and outside the ropes. The brief, disastrous
fistic career of one of his students pinpoints the moment when
adulthood arrives; the hard-won insight of a fellow fan shows
Rotella how to reckon with a car crash. Mismatches, resilience,
pride, pain, and aging - Rotella's lessons from the ring extend far
beyond the sport. In "Cut Time", Rotella achieves the
near-impossible: he makes the fight world relevant to us, whether
we're fans or not.
The undisputed heavyweight champion of boxing books, at a knockout
price
""This is not a book. This is a monument on paper, the most
megalomaniacal book in the history of civilization, the biggest,
heaviest, most radiant thing ever printed - Ali's last victory." --
Der Spiegel," Hamburg"
"Universally acclaimed as the greatest sportsman of the modern era,
someone who transformed not just his sport but the cultural status
of athletes everywhere, Muhammad Ali still towers over the "sweet
science" of boxing, more than three decades after announcing his
retirement. Acknowledged as one of the most remarkable
personalities of our time and undoubtedly the most popular sporting
personality ever, his status as the finest heavyweight champion to
grace a ring is beyond all doubt.
To honor this living legend, TASCHEN created an epic book, as
powerful and vibrant as the man himself, a phenomenal artefact that
reflects the scale of Ali's many achievements: "GREATEST OF ALL
TIME- A TRIBUTE TO MUHAMMAD ALI "is a book with the power, courage,
depth, creativity and dazzling energy of its extraordinary subject.
Containing thousands of images--photography, art and
memorabilia--from over 100 photographers and artists, 2 gatefold
sequences, original essays as well as the best interviews and
writing of the last five decades round off the picture of the
Champ, this monumental publication is finally available in an
affordable, unlimited edition.
Today, seven years after the publication of GOAT, we are proud to
publish this affordable edition at last so that Ali's genius can be
shared with the widest possible audience. Smaller in size but not
in impact, this new version brings the people's champ to the
people.
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Higher Judo
- Groundwork
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Moshe Feldenkrais; Foreword by Dennis Leri, Michael Brousse, Moti Nativ; Edited by Elizabeth Beringer
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This classic text offers useful context and elaborates on
Feldenkrais' comprehensive approach to the martial art and to the
body. He presents judo as the art of using all parts of the body to
promote general health, and as part of the 'basic culture of the
body'.
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Knuckle
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James Quinn McDonagh
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Irish travellers live in a closed community. What we think we know
about them is based on hearsay, rumour and stereotype. But not any
more. Knuckle is the true story of James Quinn McDonagh - clan head
and champion bare-knuckle fighter. It's a journey from his
grandfather's horse-drawn caravan at the side of the road to the
country lanes of Ireland where he stood, fists bloodied and
bandaged, fighting a clan war that he never asked for. Two men, two
neutral referees, a country lane. No gloves, no biting, no rests.
The last man standing wins, takes home the money, and more
importantly, the bragging rights. Caught in a brutal cycle of
violence that has left men dead, houses burned and lives destroyed,
James tells a story that opens up a hidden world - revealing why
history repeats itself, and why he can never go home...
Has everything been said about Muhammad Ali, once the most famous
man in the world? No. There is one special bout that has, over
time, been largely overlooked, where both the fight and shenanigans
surrounding it have never been fully examined. In early 1970, a
fight involving Ali was avoided by just about every city in America
- until Atlanta in Georgia decided to take a chance. They proposed
an Ali fight with 'Great White Hope' Jerry Quarry. The comparison
of Ali's comeback bout with that of 'Great White Hope' Jim Jeffries
and his return against Jack Johnson in 1910 was unavoidable.
Atlanta, once fertile soil for the racism, was inundated with
objections when a prize fight involving Ali, a black Muslim draft
evader facing a possible five-year prison sentence, was planned.
When the 'Black Mecca' of the South eventually put on the fight it
attracted not only Ali's legion of die-hard fans but also every
echelon of African American society. They came together to witness
the return of their fighting hero, but for some unlucky ringside
spectators the party spirit was soon replaced by anger, empty
pockets and rumours of deadly retribution. An after-party became
the scene of perhaps one of the biggest and most brazen armed
robberies in Atlanta's history. Ali's life would be forever linked
to the city that reintroduced him to the ring. Twenty-six years
later, the same city and same fighter would come together in one of
the most memorable moments in sporting history, when Ali lit the
Olympic flame in front of the whole world.
In the spring and summer of 1973, a wave of martial arts movies
from Hong Kong - epitomized by Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon -
smashed box-office records for foreign-language films in America,
and ignited a 'kung fu craze' that swept the world. Fighting
without Fighting explores this dramatic phenomenon, and argues
that, more than just a cinematic fad, the West's sudden fascination
with - and moral panic about - the Asian fighting arts has left
lasting legacies into the present. The book traces the background
of the craze in the longer development of Hong Kong's martial arts
cinema. It discusses the key films in detail, as well as their
popular reception and the debates they ignited, where kung fu
challenged Western identities and raised anxieties about violence,
both on and off screen. And it examines the proliferation of ideas
and images from these films in fields as diverse as popular music,
superhero franchises, children's cartoons and contemporary art.
Illuminating and accessible, Fighting without Fighting draws a
vivid bridge between East and West.
Professional trainer Christoph Delp shows amateur as well as
advanced fighters how to best utilise their training time, whether
at home or in the gym, alone or with a partner or coach.
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