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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > Wrestling
Bruce Hart is the son of legendary wrestler and promotor Stu Hart
and a member of what may be wrestling's true first family. Here, he
reveals what it was like growing up in a house where men like Andre
the Giant and Killer Kowalski might be sat at the breakfast table.
He also reveal what it was like to be trained by his father.
Delving into the organized insanity of Incredibly Strange Wrestling
(ISW), this memoir takes a look at the bastard offspring of
post-punk garage rock and masked Mexican wrestling. Fielding a cast
of crazed characters with names like El Homo Loco, Macho
Sasquatcho, and El Pollo Diablo, the show lived up to its name. And
if that wasn't enough, cult bands such as NOFX, The Dickies, and
The Donnas provided the raucous rock and roll in between the
highflying mayhem. ISW emerged from the back alleys and seedy clubs
of San Francisco's South of Market scene to headline the historic
Fillmore and barnstorm North America on the Van's Warped Tour. At
the height of its popularity, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and
Metallica's James Hetfield could be seen tossing tortillas (which
the promoters supplied) at ringside with the rest of the hell
heads, boozehounds, and tattooed party girls.
Disco Fury. Wrathchild. Bam-Bam Bambi. Ladies Choice. Gorgeous Michelle Starr. Welcome to the world of minor-league professional wrestling. Over the years, professional wrestling has grown from a cult into one of the entertainment world's most lucrative industries, creating megastars out of the likes of Chynna and The Rock. And for every superstar, there are hundreds of hopefuls across North America waiting in the wings, paying their dues and counting the days until they get the call to the big leagues. "One Ring Circus" pays homage to the wrestling life: the sound and the fury and the die-hard fans who are often as colorful and outrageous as the wrestlers for whom they clamor. Photographer and author Brian Howell spent three years following the wrestling circuit, and this book of brilliant photographs and crisp narratives perfectly captures the visceral energy of a remarkable underground scene. Includes more than one hundred black and white -photographs. Brian Howell's work has appeared in "The Globe and Mail," the "National Post," "Saturday Night," and "Geist" and has been exhibited in New York City. PHOTOGRAPHY + TEXT = PARALLAX Parallax, a new series of books from Arsenal Pulp Press, explore the far reaches of the modern world, proposing new perspectives on how we see ourselves through the eyes and the words of our most intriguing photographers and writers.
"This searing confessional reads like a novel and is just as
suspenseful...Any female athlete would be interested in this
story." -- Library Journal Lisa Whitsett grew up in Cedar Falls,
Iowa, where she began the first of 27 years dedicated to sports and
athletics. Her experiences as a mental health counselor and her
adventures as a business consultant motivated her to write about
development, change and transformation. Beneath the Armor of an
Athlete was inspired by her own experiences of personal growth as
well as her clients'. While many sports books contribute to a
reader's athletic development, this book also focuses on the
private, personal development of the athlete. Beneath the Armor of
an Athlete is the story of a female Olympic Freestyle wrestler. Her
love for the sport and striving for success expose her to rare
challenges, all of which introduce new experiences in her life.
From all-male wrestling camps and tournaments to the competitive
ranks of national and international women's freestyle wrestling,
this athlete learns that her sport is the gateway to learning more
about who she really is and what she is capable of becoming.
With more than 700 detailed photographs illustrating moves and
countermoves, this book shows how to handle any opponent in
virtually any situation. "Winning Wrestling Moves" provides high
school and college wrestlers and their coaches with all the
fundamentals and latest refinements in wrestling techniques. Never
before have so many wrestling moves been described and illustrated
in one volume. Three former All-Americans from the University of
Iowa--Mark Mysnyk, Barry Davis, and Brooks Simpson--team up to
share the techniques that made them champions:
- Proper stance, movement, penetration, and lifting technique-
Breakdowns, rides, and pins- 200 takedowns featuring variations
based on the opponent's reaction- Escapes and reversals- Valuable
counter techniques- Freestyle turns for freestyle and scholastic
wrestling
"Winning Wrestling Moves" is a generously illustrated guide that
shows wrestlers at the high school and college levels how to come
out on top in every match.
The Judo Advantage explores the dynamics of how and why the human
body works most efficiently for throwing, submission, and pinning
techniques. Although judo provides the basis for the author's
analysis, his insights also relate to other grappling sports such
as Russian sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Olympic and collegiate
wrestling. Gain a competitive edge using the principles of human
biomechanics. Master the ability to control your opponent's
movements. Improve fluency for seamless transition between
techniques. Generate incredible power and speed. This book
features: In-depth analysis of stances, balance breaking, throws,
takedowns, transitions, ground fighting, trapping, footwork,
combinations, gripping, posting, linear and angular movement,
torque, generating power, evading, generating force, changing
directions, and stability Over 200 action photos Drills and winning
insight for coaches and athletes of grappling arts Steve Scott
merges traditional martial wisdom with modern kinesiology, the
study of human anatomy and movement. This new biomechanical
perspective helps competitors develop every facet of their
grappling skill, giving them a clear advantage in controlling
opponents.
The electric and daring independent wrestling tag team share their
inspiring story of how two undersized, ambitious athletes from
Southern California became the idols of millions of popular sports
fans, coveted among the ranks of AEW's elite wrestling lineup.
Featuring over 60 photographs and alternating between each
brother's perspective, this entertaining memoir is a complete
portrait of what it means to grow into-and give back to-wrestling,
the sport and profession they embody and love. Famous for their
highflying moves, Superkicks, and viral videos, Matt and Nick
Jackson are two of the hottest and most talented competitors in
professional wrestling today. Known as the Young Bucks, this pair
of ambitious brothers are an inspiration to both fans and aspiring
wrestlers worldwide due to their message of resilience and
determination. That they are also faithful family men devoted to
their loved ones gives them additional appeal. Young Bucks begins
in Southern California, where two young boys grew up dreaming of
success and fame. Matt and Nick look back on the sacrifices they
made to achieve their ambitions, from taking odd jobs to pay for
their own wrestling ring to hosting backyard events with friends.
They share their joy at being recruited into the independent
California wrestling circuit and the work it took to finally make
it professionally, and speak frankly about what it means to have
the support of millions of fans cheering their talents in arenas
nationwide. The Young Bucks talk endearingly about their sport,
their faith, and their families, sharing personal reflections and
behind-the-scenes anecdotes while paying tribute to the wrestling
acts and inspirations that came before them. They also elaborate on
this historical time in the evolution of wrestling, as the sport
and its culture dramatically change day by day. Told with the
brothers' signature wit and charm, Young Bucks is warm, heartfelt
story of hope, perseverance, and undying ambition.
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