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In "Comprehensive Introduction to the Study of Chen Taijiquan," esteemed Taijiquan master Chen Zhaopi offers a deep and enlightening exploration of Chen Style Taijiquan. Translated from its original Chinese, this invaluable resource lays a strong foundation for those new to the discipline while providing fresh insights to seasoned practitioners. Chen Zhaopi expertly guides readers through the principles and techniques of this ancient martial art. He shares the underlying philosophies and history of Chen Style Taijiquan, providing a clear context to understand the form's development and ...

Ex- pro wrestler Nick Merrick and other passengers disappear in a chunk of NYC subway just as World War III begins. Stuck in a time-loop, each day starts in a train derailment with 15 minutes to escape an explosion. Upon exit, they mysteriously travel back in time for a “game.” There, all players must discretely locate and TAG their younger doubles to get back to the tunnel. All agree to avoid changing the past except for one - a rulebreaker using games as getaways for armed robbery. In Merrick’s toughest match ever, he must slam the opposition and pin down help from his past without ...

Three months after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, prizefighters Charles "Sonny" Liston and Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. stepped into a boxing ring in Miami to dispute the heavyweight championship of the world. Liston was a mob fighter with a criminal past, and rumors were spreading that Clay was not just a noisy, bright-eyed boy blessed with more than his share of the craziness of youth, but a believer in a shadowy cult: the Nation of Islam. Instead of a hero and a villain, boxing had served up two bad guys.

When I started my career as a judo coach, I was a great polisher. This is not at all abnormal for a world class athlete with good communication skills and the desire to coach. It's usual for them to be thrown into the top end of the developmental cycle to coach and not into the grassroots coaching realm. I was no different. I could take somebody who already had the raw materials in place, who already had some sort of development, and shine them up and polish them; help them become a champion.

Do you dream of being the next big boxing sensation or even champion? While it's not guaranteed after listening to this audiobook, you may be inspired, or at the very least, you'll learn some skills.

No sport is more enthralling than boxing - called “the noble art” and the “sweet science”. As famed boxing announcer Larry Merchant once noted, boxing is the “theater of the unexpected”. Its storied history has seen momentous bouts, the breakdown of racial barriers, and fights of the century. In this thrilling 18-part audio series, the inimitable David L. Hudson, Jr. takes you on a thrilling ringside ride.

This is a very short guide giving 50 Kickboxing combinations. It includes a warm-up and extensive stretch routine. This will give you a set of 50 top combinations that you can practice as part of your home workout routine. Some knowledge of martial arts or completing the beginners book in this series is needed.

The Art of the Straight Line captures the energy of Lou Reed's worlds of Tai Chi, music, and meditation. It was edited by his wife, the artist Laurie Anderson. Lou Reed was a musician, singer, songwriter, poet, and founding member of the legendary rock band the Velvet Underground. He collaborated with many artists, from Andy Warhol and John Cale to Robert Wilson and Metallica. Reed had a groundbreaking solo career that spanned five decades until his death in 2013. Reed was also an accomplished martial artist whose practice began in the 1980s.

This audiobook is the result of over four years, and four hundred episodes of Martial Arts Radio. Jeremy Lesniak, as host, has spoken with hundreds of martial artists the world over. Those stories, lessons, and personal experiences coalesce here, in The Martial Artists Handbook. This audiobook is designed to make you think. To consider who you are, as a person and, how martial arts training and experience contributes to the person you are. With practical advice on a variety of subjects, it offers guidelines on how you might achieve your goals - in and out of training.

The main idea of my Tai Chi audiobook is to stimulate the imagination of the listener so they can be creative and use the basic concepts and techniques in a way that they begin to create their own unique Tai Chi energy and enjoy the balance and harmony. Throughout the entire world, it is highly regarded as the leading exercise to reduce stress and give longevity of a healthy life for the young and old. Yes, Tai Chi is the balance of nature elements in harmony with your mind and body.

SMALLER PEOPLE CAN DEFEAT BIGGER OPPONENTS! When you’re about to fight a thug on the street and you have to look up to stare into his eyes, you’re bound to feel a pang of fear. But follow the solid strategies and self-defense techniques presented by self-defense maverick and innovator Sammy Franco, and the fight will end with your attacker looking up at you in confusion as he crashes to the ground. WHEN THE ODDS ARE STACKED AGAINST YOU! Sammy Franco was concerned that no book on the market successfully tackled the particular problem of fighting a larger, stronger opponent. In The ...

In Slaughter in the Streets, Don Stradley masterfully unfolds the story of how Boston became "boxing's murder capital." From the early days of Boston's Mafia, to the era of Whitey Bulger, Stradley tells the fascinating stories of men who were drawn to the dual shady worlds of boxing and the mob.

Your immutable path to victory! All 10 precepts in this concise audiobook cut to the heart of ending physical confrontations as quickly as possible with empty-hand techniques. Our definition of "ending" is to make the attack stop. There is no running after the now-fleeing assailant to catch and strike him down. There is no lesson, no teaching, no therapy, no epiphany. There is only making that bad guy stop what he is doing instantly so that you and those you care about will be safe. These 10 principles are style-agnostic and all about ending fights immediately.

For just over 30 years Al Bernstein has been one of the most recognizable and respected sportscasters in America. In those three decades, the “voice of boxing” reported the funny, poignant, and bizarre events that helped shape sports television, ESPN, boxing, Las Vegas, and Showtime. With an eclectic cast of characters that includes every big name in boxing, including Marvin Hagler, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao, as well as such names in the entertainment world as Rodney Dangerfield, Sylvester Stallone, Russell Crowe, Jerry Lewis, and Jack Nicholson, Bernstein's memoir will have you in stitches.

Hakkiyoi - Let’s Learn Sumo. Bite sized episodes where we learn about that Japanese sport of Sumo. Extended episodes of Previews and Reviews of Sumo Tournaments. An Aussie Sumo fan.

The book you see before you is the perfect primer if you would like for yourself and/or your loved ones to be safer in our perpetually more dangerous lives. This book is the answer for the professional woman, wife, mother, father, or boyfriend who wants the knowledge and tools to safeguard themselves and their loved ones! The information in this book isn’t restricted to the seasoned martial artist, law enforcement officer or MMA fighter, but for the average citizen who doesn’t want to end up as a crime statistic. This information isn’t theoretical, but practical and “Street ...

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Whether you are just starting to explore the self-defense/self-protection world or you are already a martial artist but you're looking for more information, this book will give you all of the answers you need to get started or keep going.

This podcast explains the story of the pain & journey through jiu-jitsu, and the story off the mats, how did Rees get introduced to jiu-jitsu? Why does he do it? Aswell as going through and discussing techniques to use. And go through this journey with white belt Rees Tackett.