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Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery was a master swordsman who participated in more than fifty duels, fought under twelve flags, battled gangsters, and was constantly involved in the great conflicts and upheavals of his time. In the 1870s, he began writing his magnum opus - a series of newspaper articles that are now collected here for the first time in Self-Defense for Gentleman and Ladies.

In this audiobook, you'll find 10 essential tips to become better at boxing.

Nikita Koloff, better known as the "Russian Nightmare", stormed the wrestling world as few others have in the history of the sport. Imposing, immovable, and unbeatable, Nikita left a trail of fallen opponents as he brought the Cold War that loomed over the globe into the ring. From a hard-scrabble beginning to rings around the world, Nikita Koloff filled arenas, thrilled fans, and captured five world titles in the process. And then, when he was at the top of his game, he walked away from the sport.

"Welcome to 'Getting Back Up,' the podcast that's all about resilience, redemption, and real-life success stories. Join me, Anthony Ogogo, as I sit down with an incredible lineup of guests who have conquered the odds, rising from the ashes of adversity to achieve greatness. From world champion boxers and Olympic medalists to military heroes who've faced the harshest of battles, including the loss of limbs, we'll delve into their journeys of triumph. But we're not stopping there – we'll also bring you everyday heroes with extraordinary tales of inspiration. If you're navigating through tough ...

This book is a collection of intimate and sometimes shocking conversations about success. Each story will inspire, enlighten, and entertain you. In Success, not only did I seek to discover what motivates high achievers, but I also dug for the philosophies that lead to success. During these interviews, I asked uncomfortable questions that led to answers that often surprised even the athletes being interviewed, because it is the subconscious mind that drives most ambitious people to achieve.

Lost in the annals of boxing is the sport's true Cinderella story. James J. Braddock, dubbed "Cinderella Man" by Damon Runyon, was a once promising light heavyweight for whom a string of losses in the ring and a broken right hand happened to coincide with the Great Crash of 1929.

The podcast where the big boys play. The greatest podcast in the history of this great sport. Look at the adjective: podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being a champion is a choice. Bullies, self-doubt, failure, abuse, humiliation and setbacks plagued his life. Through a desire to keep pushing forward and the resilience of never quitting, MMA pioneer and Jiu Jitsu World Champion Chad George found a way to transform his self-destructive thinking to believing he can accomplish anything. In "A Champion's Mindset" he shares his journey of building the fighter within and how we all have to FIGHT for what we want in life.

This isn't a picture & technique book. This book is intended to support advanced students with their Fudoshin Kenpo Jujitsu studies. In volume 2, Fudoshin Kenpo Jujitsu: Physical Concepts, Coach Brian focuses on the core physical goals of the system. The system has many techniques.

"Leave your ego at the door." This platitude highlights our confusion. If we could leave our ego at the door, we wouldn't need Jiu Jitsu. To develop an adversarial relationship to an aspect of one's self gets nowhere good fast. That which we resist, persists. The skillful path forward is to walk the ego onto the mat with us, like a child, and dissolve its stronghold through awareness.

"El libro de los cinco anillos" es la obra capital del pensamiento marcial japonés. Concebida inicialmente como manual de entrenamiento de los discpículos de la escuela del autor, se ha acabado convirtiendo en la base de toda la filosofía del samurai. Musashi revela en ella los secretos del Camino del Guerrero, la disciplina y la filosofía detrás de su modo de vida. Una obra tan influyente como inmortal.

Hangin’ Tough is a collection of essays and short stories that celebrate boxing. Jawed Akrim, a lifelong scholar and fan of the noble sport, answers an individual question with each essay or story, such as: Were people scared to fight Muhammad Ali? Filled with colorful personalities, the audiobook also highlights trainers and other sports figures with a connection to the ring. Prepare to be shocked, amazed, and even horrified as you take a walk on the wilder side of boxing history.

From ancient times to the modern era, martial arts has consistently evolved over the centuries and continues to evolve and thrive today. At the turn of the 20th century, martial arts saw perhaps its greatest evolution as many Japanese and Okinawan martial arts masters of the time no longer looked at martial arts as a mere tool of warfare, but instead as systems that have immeasurable mental and physical health benefits.

Ty Sumerel sits down to analyze boxing and MMA fights from a regular fan perspective. Fight previews, recaps, and predictions. GET READY FOR A FIGHT NIGHT!

"Iron" Mike Tyson was one of the most feared opponents to ever step into a boxing ring. With unbelievable power that floored or stopped all but two of his first 28 professional opponents, Tyson began an unprecedented ascent to the top of the boxing world, becoming the youngest champion in history with a second-round TKO over Trevor Berbick, the last man to box and defeat Muhammad Ali.

Do you want to learn how to easily and effectively protect yourself, whatever your age, size, or skill? Discover Self Defense Made Simple from best-selling self-defense author Phil Pierce. It's your blueprint for smarter, easier, and more intuitive self-protection without the years of training or complicated lessons.

The author has spent his life studying the Japanese martial art of Aikido. When looking for teachers, he asks questions about the meaning of sacrifice, the physical and mental limits that can be exceeded. This is a book about passion and the cost of following your dreams.

R.A.T. Vunak’s infamous move, virtually impossible to defend, even for a world-class fighter, is known as the R.A.T. In a real fight, the R.A.T. means "game over." The SEALs desired it, but only Vunak possessed it—until today. R.A.T. Fight teaches you how to handle any situation you might find yourself in, completely dominating any thug, street harasser, or punk who decides to try to ruin your day. It eradicates panic and fear, replacing them with cold, focused violence.

This comprehensive guide on starting Jiu-Jitsu is the perfect resource for anyone looking to explore the benefits of this empowering combat sport. The author, an enthusiastic practitioner with valuable insights from personal experience, shares habits and best practices that can enhance your Jiu-Jitsu journey.

Grandmaster Chan represents the sixth generation of the Wah Lum Kung Fu system and has over 60 years of martial arts experience. He has instructed thousands of students and has schools throughout the world. Grandmaster Chan has appeared on national television in Discovery Channel’s Secret of the Warrior’s Power and in ESPN.