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Hero Living - Seven Strides to Awaken Your Infinite Power (Hardcover): Rudy Reyes Hero Living - Seven Strides to Awaken Your Infinite Power (Hardcover)
Rudy Reyes
R613 R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Save R113 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In Hero Living Rudy Reyes, the latest recruit in Channel 4's smash-hit SAS Who Dares Wins introduces his philosophy to life - part Homer, part Bruce Lee and part Spider-Man. He outlines various stages towards revealing your inner hero: recognising the hero's call, following the hero's path and returning from life's battlefield with the hero's hard-earned wisdom. Taking readers step-by-step through his tried and tested program, Rudy draws from his own heroic story of how he triumphed over harrowing childhood experiences of poverty and abandonment. Rather than giving up hope, he heeded the hero's call to live up to his full potential - first as a martial-arts champion, then as an elite warrior in the mountains of Afghanistan and on the sands of Iraq and finally in his post-Marines life as a personal trainer, actor, motivational speaker and now TV star.

The Book of Five Rings - Deluxe Slipcase Edition (Hardcover): Miyamoto Musashi The Book of Five Rings - Deluxe Slipcase Edition (Hardcover)
Miyamoto Musashi; Translated by Victor Harris
R629 R538 Discovery Miles 5 380 Save R91 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Art of Badassery - Unleash Your Mojo with Wisdom of the Dojo (Paperback): Jennifer Cassetta The Art of Badassery - Unleash Your Mojo with Wisdom of the Dojo (Paperback)
Jennifer Cassetta
R247 Discovery Miles 2 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For any woman who's ever felt burned out, beaten down, or needs a reminder of how powerful she is, third-degree black belt and motivational coach of ABC's "My Diet Is Better Than Yours" teaches a unique brand of badassery--how to get back up no matter what life throws at you; how to level up your mind, body and spirit; and how to turn your setbacks into secret weapons. Jennifer Cassetta is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, health and empowerment coach, and a 3rd-degree black belt in Hapkido. After a brush with death on September 11th, 2001, three blocks south of the World Trade Center and then fending off an attacker late one night months later, Jenn took a deep dive into martial arts training where she learned how to harness the power of mind, body, and spirit. Now she teaches women from colleges to corporations how to unleash their inner badass by using dojo wisdom as a metaphor for life. Whether the opponent is a financial hardship, a difficult boss, or being in a manipulative relationship, Cassetta teaches readers how to flex their mental muscle, how to rise above fears, and how to turn setbacks into superpowers. Through thought-provoking exercises and no-holds-barred humor, she shows women how to close the door on blame and shame; how to grow from their Greatest (S)Hits List of life disappointments; and how to disarm and defend against the blocks that hold them back. In life--just like in martial arts--we get pushed and pulled and kicked down. We get banged up and bruised and stretched to our limits. Cassetta champions women that while they may bend, they will not break, and that they have the power within them to rise up and stand tall. Chapter 1: WHITE BELT: Embrace the Suck Chapter 2: YELLOW BELT: Bounce Back Chapter 3: ORANGE BELT: Block the Bullshit Chapter 4: GREEN BELT: Find Your Roar Chapter 5: BLUE BELT: Elevate Your Energy Chapter 6: RED BELT: Connect with Your Warrior Within Chapter 7: BLACK BELT: Take the Lead

Hero Living - Seven Strides to Awaken Your Infinite Power (Paperback): Rudy Reyes Hero Living - Seven Strides to Awaken Your Infinite Power (Paperback)
Rudy Reyes
R390 R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Save R78 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In Hero Living Rudy Reyes, the latest recruit in Channel 4's smash-hit SAS Who Dares Wins introduces his philosophy to life - part Homer, part Bruce Lee and part Spider-Man. He outlines various stages towards revealing your inner hero: recognising the hero's call, following the hero's path and returning from life's battlefield with the hero's hard-earned wisdom. Taking readers step-by-step through his tried and tested program, Rudy draws from his own heroic story of how he triumphed over harrowing childhood experiences of poverty and abandonment. Rather than giving up hope, he heeded the hero's call to live up to his full potential - first as a martial-arts champion, then as an elite warrior in the mountains of Afghanistan and on the sands of Iraq and finally in his post-Marines life as a personal trainer, actor, motivational speaker and now TV star.

Tony Blauer - An Interview - The Founder of SPEAR & Preeminent Self-Defense In An In-Depth Conversation About Real World... Tony Blauer - An Interview - The Founder of SPEAR & Preeminent Self-Defense In An In-Depth Conversation About Real World Violence & More (Paperback)
Jeremy Lesniak
R162 Discovery Miles 1 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Yiquan and the Nature of Energy (Paperback, Revised and Updated ed.): Fong Ha Yiquan and the Nature of Energy (Paperback, Revised and Updated ed.)
Fong Ha
R455 Discovery Miles 4 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Modern Day Gunslinger - The Ultimate Handgun Training Manual (Paperback): Don Mann The Modern Day Gunslinger - The Ultimate Handgun Training Manual (Paperback)
Don Mann; Foreword by David Grossman
R505 R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Save R77 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"This book will save lives." --Dick Conger. An all-encompassing manual that addresses safety, equipment, tactics, and the best practices for all shooters, here is an all-encompassing book of use to every gun owner. A result of twelve years of research, The Modern Day Gunslinger was written to meet the needs of the gun owner, the experienced shooter, those who own a weapon strictly for home and self-defense, and for the military member who wants to become a better shooter in defense of our country. It's also for the law enforcement officer who risks his or her life going against the thugs of our society and for anyone interested in learning the defensive and tactical training techniques from some of the best and most experienced shooters in the world. This comprehensive training manual includes chapters on: Weapons and Range Safety Dry Fire Use of Force Living in a Battlefield Combat Mindset Shooting Competence Handguns Defensive Handgun Ammunition Marksmanship Stance Basic Kneeling Positions Ready Positions The Draw Strokes Grip and Trigger Control Visual Techniques and Sight Alignment Multiple Shots Follow-Through and Scan Loading, Reloading, and Unloading Malfunctions Low- and No-Light Shooting Concealed Carry and Holsters Learning Styles Training Fundamentals Shooting Drills The shooting skills taught in this book carry broad application in civilian, law enforcement, and military contexts. Common criminals, terrorists, assailants--the enemy and threat--all will find themselves outgunned in the face of a properly armed and trained gunslinger. Members of the armed services, government and law enforcement agencies, as well as civilians, will find that the close-range shooting methods addressed in this book can provide a decisive advantage.

Be Water, My Friend - The Teachings of Bruce Lee (Paperback): Shannon Lee Be Water, My Friend - The Teachings of Bruce Lee (Paperback)
Shannon Lee
R484 R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Save R86 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Extreme Unarmed Combat - Hand-to-Hand Fighting Skills (Paperback): Martin J. Dougherty Extreme Unarmed Combat - Hand-to-Hand Fighting Skills (Paperback)
Martin J. Dougherty
R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Duck punch, cover block and knee strike. Boxing, wrestling and Ju-Jitsu. Gameplan, lines of attack and final disengagement. If you can't take flight, you're going to have to fight. Extreme Unarmed Combat is an authoritative handbook on an immense array of close combat defence techniques, from fistfights to headlocks, from tackling single unarmed opponents to armed groups, from stance to manoeuvring. Presented in a handy pocketbook format, Extreme Unarmed Combat's structure considers the different fighting and martial arts skills you can use before looking at the areas of the body to defend, how to attack without letting yourself be hurt and how to incapacitate your opponent. With more than 300 black-&-white illustrations of combat scenarios, punches, blocks and ducks, and with expert easy-to-follow text, Extreme Unarmed Combat guides you through everything you need to know about what to do when you can't escape trouble. This book could save your life.

Unarmed Combat - Hand-to-Hand Fighting Skills from the World's Most Elite Military Units (Hardcover): Martin J. Dougherty Unarmed Combat - Hand-to-Hand Fighting Skills from the World's Most Elite Military Units (Hardcover)
Martin J. Dougherty
R462 R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Save R117 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With the aid of superb line artworks, Unarmed Combat demonstrates to the reader how special forces soldiers are taught to excel in hand-to-hand fighting: how they maximise bodyweight, and the use of various strikes, throws, locks and constrictions to defeat opponents. It explains how different martial arts have been combined by military units to create hand-to-hand combat systems for defence against multiple assailants, for fighting on the ground, for dealing with edged and impact weapons, what works against attackers with firearms and - more importantly - what doesn't. With tips and techniques from unarmed combat experts, the book is divided into two main sections. The first covers the mental preparation needed to be ready to defend yourself. The second covers the physical techniques needed to defend yourself, and if necessary, strike back to temporarily incapacitate your attacker and escape. With more than 300 easy-to-follow artworks and handy pull-out lists of key information, Unarmed Combat is the definitive guide for anyone wanting to be ready for anything - it could save your life.

SAS and Special Forces Self Defence Handbook - A Complete Guide to Unarmed Combat Techniques (Paperback): John "Lofty" Wiseman SAS and Special Forces Self Defence Handbook - A Complete Guide to Unarmed Combat Techniques (Paperback)
John "Lofty" Wiseman
R609 R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Save R157 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written by a former Survival Instructor of the SAS, The SAS and Special Forces Self-Defence Handbook provides easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions on coping with all kinds of threatening situations, from muggings to knife attacks. The author teaches you strategies for both avoiding conflict and getting out of a dangerous situation quickly and safely. Learn how mental attitude, body language, assertiveness, and the ability to overcome fear can prevent you from becoming a prime target for criminals. Learn which parts of the body are the most effective weapons in fending off an attacker, and which are the most likely targets for attack. Defend yourself from sudden grabs, strangles, weapons, and road rage. And find out how to deliver the SAS five-second knockout, a defence previously available only to British SAS Special Forces soldiers. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and instructive artworks and including expert advice throughout, The SAS and Special Forces Self-Defence Handbook is a comprehensive guide to self-defence for both men and women.

Krav Maga - The Contact Combat System Of The Israel Defence Forces (Paperback): David Kahn Krav Maga - The Contact Combat System Of The Israel Defence Forces (Paperback)
David Kahn
R589 R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Save R97 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Becoming increasingly popular as a self-defence method and fitness programme, Krav Maga is the Israeli military's renowned method for fending off attackers of all kinds. Based on the principles of doing minimal harm and enhancing our natural instincts for self-protection, anyone can master its moves - regardless of strength, size, age, or gender. Profiled in USA Today, The New Yorker, and New York Magazine, David Kahn is the top Krav Maga expert and instructor in the U.S. He presents the basic techniques and principles in this excellent beginner's guide. Topics include: Anticipating an attack; Understanding the body's vulnerable targets; Mastering essential defence techniques, and more. With illustrations and photographs, plus training drills and workouts, and a few advanced moves, this is an essential guide to an empowering and life-changing skill, as well as an amazing conditioning programme.

The Modern Day Gunslinger - The Ultimate Handgun Training Manual (Paperback): Don Mann The Modern Day Gunslinger - The Ultimate Handgun Training Manual (Paperback)
Don Mann; Foreword by David Grossman
R522 R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Save R75 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"This book will save lives." -Dick Conger. An all-encompassing manual that addresses safety, equipment, tactics, and the best practices for all shooters, here is an all-encompassing book of use to every gun owner. A result of twelve years of research, The Modern Day Gunslinger was written to meet the needs of the gun owner, the experienced shooter, those who own a weapon strictly for home and self-defense, and for the military member who wants to become a better shooter in defense of our country. It's also for the law enforcement officer who risks his or her life going against the thugs of our society and for anyone interested in learning the defensive and tactical training techniques from some of the best and most experienced shooters in the world. This comprehensive training manual includes chapters on: Weapons and Range Safety Dry Fire Use of Force Living in a Battlefield Combat Mindset Shooting Competence Handguns Defensive Handgun Ammunition Marksmanship Stance Basic Kneeling Positions Ready Positions The Draw Strokes Grip and Trigger Control Visual Techniques and Sight Alignment Multiple Shots Follow-Through and Scan Loading, Reloading, and Unloading Malfunctions Low- and No-Light Shooting Concealed Carry and Holsters Learning Styles Training Fundamentals Shooting Drills The shooting skills taught in this book carry broad application in civilian, law enforcement, and military contexts. Common criminals, terrorists, assailants-the enemy and threat-all will find themselves outgunned in the face of a properly armed and trained gunslinger. Members of the armed services, government and law enforcement agencies, as well as civilians, will find that the close-range shooting methods addressed in this book can provide a decisive advantage.

The Art of War - The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy (Hardcover): Tzu The Art of War - The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy (Hardcover)
Tzu; Translated by Kaufman; Foreword by Bennett
R336 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R42 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is the best known book on military strategy ever written. Although its wisdom is ancient, its principles and advice are timeless; it remains as influential as ever in military strategy, leadership roles, business tactics, legal challenges, martial arts philosophy and more. Everyone from New England Patriots' coach Bill Belichick to Tupac Shakur have turned to this time tested treatise. This translation is by Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman, one of America's leading martial artists, and is specifically aimed at martial practitioners to demonstrate how Sun Tzu's strategies can be applied to martial combat. The book's thirteen sections present vital information including: Planning ahead--how a solid battle plan can help lead to victory Attacking the enemy--considerations when choosing to attack or, perhaps even more importantly, when to not attack Flexibility in combat--the importance of changing tactics as the fight evolves Exploiting weakness--how understanding your enemy's shortcomings is crucial to success This edition includes 32 pages of full color images, capturing the pageantry of ancient combat. A new foreword by martial historian and decorated martial artist Alexander Bennett explains the importance of Sun Tzu's text and the value of Kaufman's interpretation for the martial artist.

AR-15: RECOIL Magazine’s Collection of Unique and Exceptional ARs (Paperback): Recoil Editors AR-15: RECOIL Magazine’s Collection of Unique and Exceptional ARs (Paperback)
Recoil Editors
R730 Discovery Miles 7 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works - Definitive New Translations of the Writings of Miyamoto Musashi -... Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works - Definitive New Translations of the Writings of Miyamoto Musashi - Japan's Greatest Samurai! (Paperback, Ed)
Musashi, Alexander Bennett
R311 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R38 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The culmination of 25 years of research, Alex Bennett's groundbreaking English translation of Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of the original work. Plus, definitive translations of five more known works of Musashi! This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584-1645) is the single-most influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to triumph and the philosophical meaning of Bushido--"the way of the warrior." Until now, English translations of The Book of Five Rings have been based on inaccurate copies of Musashi's long-lost original manuscript. Bennett's translation is the first to be based on a careful reconstruction of the original text by Japan's foremost Musashi scholar. By identifying discrepancies among the existing copies, adding missing texts and correcting over 150 incorrect characters, this source is the closest representation of Musashi's original work possible. Utilizing this new source, Bennett captures the subtle nuance of the classic Japanese text, resulting in the most accurate English translation of The Book of Five Rings available Enjoy complete, richly annotated translations of Musashi's most-known works: The Book of Five Rings Mirror on the Way of Combat Notes on Combat Strategy Combat Strategy in 35 Articles The Five-Direction Sword Pathways The Path Walked Alone The texts are richly annotated by Bennett, who includes an extensive introduction on Musashi's life and legacy. This paperback edition also includes a new introduction by Kendo Kyoshi 7th Dan Graham Sayer, who talks about the influence Musashi's writings have had on him as a person and martial artist. The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works will be widely read by those interested in Japanese culture, Samurai history and martial arts--setting a new standard against which all other translations will be measured.

The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts - Squaring the Octagon (Hardcover): Jason Holt, Marc Ramsay The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts - Squaring the Octagon (Hardcover)
Jason Holt, Marc Ramsay
R4,059 Discovery Miles 40 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Mixed martial arts (MMA)-unarmed fighting games permitting techniques derived from a variety of martial arts and combat sports- has exploded from the fringes of sport into a worldwide phenomenon, a sport as controversial as it is compelling. This is the first book to pay MMA the serious philosophical attention it deserves. With contributions from leading international scholars of the philosophy of sport and martial arts, the book explores topics such as whether MMA qualifies as a martial art, the differences between MMA and the traditional martial arts, the aesthetic dimensions of MMA, the limits of consent and choice in MMA and whether MMA can promote moral virtues. It also explores cutting-edge practical and ethical topics, including the role of gender in MMA, and the question of whether trans athletes should be allowed to compete in the women's divisions. The contributors to this anthology take down, ground and pound, and submit many essential questions about this fascinating recent development in the culture of sport and spectacle. This is important reading for anybody with an interest in combat sports, martial arts, or the philosophy, sociology, culture or history of sport.

The Fighter's Mind - Inside the Mental Game (Paperback): Sam Sheridan The Fighter's Mind - Inside the Mental Game (Paperback)
Sam Sheridan
R458 R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Save R110 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In his acclaimed national best seller, A Fighter's Heart, Sam Sheridan took readers with him as he stepped through the ropes into the dangerous world of professional fighting. From a muay Thai bout in Bangkok to Rio, where he trained with jiu-jitsu royalty, to Iowa, where he matched up against the toughest in MMA, Sheridan threw himself into a quest to understand how and why we fight. In The Fighter's Mind, Sheridan does for the brain what his first book did for the body. To uncover the secrets of mental strength and success, Sheridan interviewed dozens of the world's most fascinating and dangerous men, including celebrated trainers Freddie Roach and Greg Jackson; champion fighters Randy Couture, Frank Shamrock, and Marcelo Garcia; ultrarunner David Horton; legendary wrestler Dan Gable, and many more. What are their secrets? How do they stay committed through years of training, craft a game plan, and adjust to the realities of the ring? How do they project strength when weak, and remain mentally tough despite incredible physical pain? A fascinating book, bursting at the seams with incredible stories and insight, The Fighter's Mind answers these questions and many more.

Unknown Capoeira - Volume I: Secret Techniques of the Original Brazilian Martial Art (Paperback): Mestre Ricardo Unknown Capoeira - Volume I: Secret Techniques of the Original Brazilian Martial Art (Paperback)
Mestre Ricardo
R618 R509 Discovery Miles 5 090 Save R109 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Embodying the Mystery - Somatic Wisdom for Emotional, Energetic, and Spiritual Awakening (Paperback): Richard Strozzi Heckler Embodying the Mystery - Somatic Wisdom for Emotional, Energetic, and Spiritual Awakening (Paperback)
Richard Strozzi Heckler
R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Follows the author's apprenticeships with masterful teachers, out-of-body experiences, meditation retreats in Asia, martial arts in Japan, facing his trauma at the hands of his father, and his struggles to become emotionally literate * Offers interpretations of his experiences poised as questions, reflections, and inquiries, inviting the reader to participate in what opened for the author on his quest for self-realization, including successes, failures, struggles, and enigmas Sharing profound stories, transformative incidents, and provocative situations from across his more than 7 decades of life, founding elder of the Somatics movement Richard Strozzi-Heckler explores the moments of insight and awakening that have been pivotal in forming his unique perspectives within the fields of embodiment, meditation, aikido, and leadership. Beginning with an early experience with death that revealed the universal principle of impermanence, the author takes us on a rich, textured journey into the inquiry of what it means to embody the mystery of Spirit. As we follow him through apprenticeships with masterful teachers, out-of-body experiences, meditation retreats in Asia, martial arts in Japan, facing his trauma at the hands of his father, and his struggles to become emotionally literate, we're also taken on a path of learning, healing, and transformation. For each story, the author offers interpretations of his experiences poised as questions, reflections, and inquiries. In this way we are invited to participate on his quest for self-realization, including successes, failures, struggles, and enigmas. A deeply personal and intimate portrayal of a life's journey through a somatic wisdom, this insightful memoir depicts the immeasurable wealth that teachers, practices, vulnerability, and community can offer the sincere seeker on an embodied spiritual path.

Gladiators - Violence and Spectacle in Ancient Rome (Paperback): Roger Dunkle Gladiators - Violence and Spectacle in Ancient Rome (Paperback)
Roger Dunkle
R1,327 Discovery Miles 13 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The games comprised gladiatorial fights, staged animal hunts (venationes) and the executions of convicted criminals and prisoners of war. Besides entertaining the crowd, the games delivered a powerful message of Roman power: as a reminder of the wars in which Rome had acquired its empire, the distant regions of its far-flung empire (from where they had obtained wild beasts for the venatio), and the inevitability of Roman justice for criminals and those foreigners who had dared to challenge the empire's authority. Though we might see these games as bloodthirsty, cruel and reprehensible condemning any alien culture out of hand for a sport that offends our sensibilities smacks of cultural chauvinism. Instead one should judge an ancient sport by the standards of its contemporary cultural context. This book offers a fascinating, and fair historical appraisal of gladiatorial combat, which will bring the games alive to the reader and help them see them through the eyes of the ancient Romans. It will answer questions about gladiatorial combat such as: What were its origins? Why did it disappear? Who were gladiators? How did they become gladiators? What was there training like? How did the Romans view gladiators? How were gladiator shows produced and advertised? What were the different styles of gladiatorial fighting? Did gladiator matches have referees? Did every match end in the death of at least one gladiator? Were gladiator games mere entertainment or did they play a larger role in Roman society? What was their political significance?

Funky - My Defiant Path Through the Wild World of Combat Sports (Hardcover): Ben Askren Funky - My Defiant Path Through the Wild World of Combat Sports (Hardcover)
Ben Askren
R403 Discovery Miles 4 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A riveting memoir by former MMA champion and Olympic wrestler, Ben Askren, who cut a polarizing path through amateur wrestling and professional mixed martial arts as a firebrand figure who fans loved or hated-but could never keep down. "This is a wonderful and revealing look at one of the greatest American athletes of the last twenty years." -Ariel Helwani? One of the most dominant college wrestlers in history, Ben Askren became a folk hero during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, before going on to become a multiple time MMA champion and one of the sport's biggest stars. Through it all, he emerged as a cult figure in combat sports. Here, in the pages of Funky, this record-breaking wrestler and polarizing UFC fighter shares how he came to dominate opponents while blazing a trail through competitors in unprecedented ways. Not blessed with natural athleticism, he revolutionized folkstyle wrestling by innovating his own technique, developing a scrambling, unorthodox style, which earned him the famous nickname, "Funky." "While legendary wrestler Ben Askren's memoir Funky is not a self-help book, it is one of the most helpful books you can read if you want to achieve more in life. Unlike the superficial portraits of success that most self-help books give, Funky explains in unvarnished detail the thoughtful persistence that is required-persistence that can take a long time to be rewarded, with plenty of setbacks along the way." -Alex Epstein, philosopher, energy expert, bestselling author, and BJJ Black Belt What ensued was an improbable takeover of combat sports by a firebrand who defied tradition, becoming the University of Missouri's first ever national champion while twice winning the prestigious Dan Hodge trophy. Now, Askren opens up about how he bucked convention, how he used his wrestling base to seize the world of cage-fighting, and how he eventually forced UFC president Dana White to end their decade-long public feud via a historic trade to give the fans what they wanted: Ben Askren in the UFC. Love him or hate him, win or lose, Ben Askren showed what determination means by staying true to one of his earliest revelations on the mats: "I was never going to let anybody outwork me." "Whether you are an elite level athlete or the furthest thing from it, Funky is an inspiring read for all." -Laura Sanko, broadcast analyst and reporter

Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare - From the School of Certain Victory (Hardcover): Thomas Cleary Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare - From the School of Certain Victory (Hardcover)
Thomas Cleary
R131 Discovery Miles 1 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This samurai strategy books is the first widely available English translation of Yamamoto Kansuke's classic treatise on strategy and tactics. Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare is Thomas Cleary's translation of the seminal writings attributed to Yamamoto Kansuke on Japanese martial arts and military service. A mysterious man of humble origins, Yamamoto distinguished himself in the service of the redoubtable Takeda Shingen. Yamamoto was a career soldier and founder of the so-called "school of certain victory," from which the famous Miyamoto Musashi (The Book of Five Rings) emerged. His school developed the art of discerning situational combat advantage so that a warrior was able to commit to action only when success was virtually assured. Translated and accompanied with helpful insights by Thomas Cleary, one of the foremost translators of the martial wisdom of Asia, this book is for all persons engaged in military, law enforcement, or emergency response, as well as for martial artists, athletes, business executives, diplomats and politicians.

Sumo - A Thinking Fan's Guide to Japan's National Sport (Paperback): David Benjamin Sumo - A Thinking Fan's Guide to Japan's National Sport (Paperback)
David Benjamin
R470 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R80 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Sumo" is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. "Sumo" provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today. This volume is an updated and thoroughly revised version of Benjamin's popular "The Joy of Sumo", which was called the most entertaining and irreverent guide to sumo by James Fallows in "The Atlantic". Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatched, and his frequently humorous descriptions of the personalities and pageantry of the sport will have you laughing out loud.

Gladiators - Violence and Spectacle in Ancient Rome (Hardcover): Roger Dunkle Gladiators - Violence and Spectacle in Ancient Rome (Hardcover)
Roger Dunkle
R4,144 Discovery Miles 41 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Roger Dunkle's book is singular in its mix of clear, lucid and approachable writing with a meticulous presentation of classical sources and scholarship. This is a thorough and well-organized study of the history of the gladiatorial games from early Republic to Empire; and of the popular role of these games, including their advertisement and how the life or death of combatants was decided. Fascinating and engrossing!"

Patrice D. Rankine, Associate Professor of Classics, Purdue University

To the modern mind, the gladiatorial games of ancient Rome embody the dark side of Roman culture - a blood-soaked glorification of violence as entertainment.

But how did they appear to the spectators who packed the amphitheatres of ancient Rome?

Roger Dunkle here shows us the games through Roman eyes - both those who watched and those who fought. He gives a fascinating insight into the lives of the gladiators - their food, their living quarters and the training they underwent. He recreates the experience of the Roman spectator: the atmosphere of the amphitheatre and the arena, the advertisements and parades, the music that accompanied the preliminary mock fights and the real combat, and, of course, the fights themselves.

He also discusses the wider significance of the games: the political aspirations of the republican sponsors of such events, and, as the Roman Republic became the Roman Empire, changes that the games underwent, reflecting the values of the time. Stand-alone combat, embodying the republican virtues of personal courage and self-reliance, became a multi-faceted spectacle involving not only the gladiatorial combat itself but also elaborately stagedanimal hunts and the execution of enemies of the state - criminals, Christians and prisoners of war. Thus, the gladiatorial games became a symbolic representation of Imperial rule and all that went with it.

Anyone who is interested in the Roman psyche will find this book essential and gripping reading.

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