The Value of Sport
This concise and thought-provoking book examines the myths and realities surrounding the wider value of sport. It asks a fundamental question: what is it about sport that leads to grand claims about its supposed capacity to do so many good things for society?Examining the evidence from sport around the world, at all levels, the book challenges the commonly held, uncritical assumptions about the value of sport. It looks closely at the claims that sport is likely to improve physical and mental health and social cohesion, or that there are demonstrable economic benefits to local communities or positive legacy effects from international sporting events or successes. Adopting a value adding perspective, the book argues that governments and policy-makers must strip away the myths, be more critical in their thinking, and recognise the counter-argument that sport is also associated with negative effects, whether that's the opportunity costs of allocating public funds to sport, or the social harms for which sport can be responsible, such as drug-use, violence, misogyny, racism, injury or abuse. The book presents a broad-based framework for assessing the value of sport that focuses on citizen well-being, where a mix of collaborative public and self-organised regulation is used to help sport avoid becoming an infamous case study in market failure.Presenting fresh thinking on an important topic, this book is essential reading for anybody working in sport policy, sport governance, sport management or wider public policy.
For The Boys In The Royal Blue Jersey 2
As Everton fans, we all sing the anthems, 'It's a grand old team to play for, ' and, 'If you know your history, ' but how well do you really know the players of the past? The first volume featured interviews with fifty former Everton players who have lived the boyhood dream; gracing the famous Goodison turf in the royal blue jersey. This edition contains interviews with fifty more former players, some who are very well known, and others less so. Some could count their total games on one hand. But, one thing they all have in common, is their pride in wearing the royal blue jersey and playing at Goodison Park.
Fabric of the Game
In "Fabric of the Game," author Robert Holden takes us on a fascinating journey through the history and evolution of rugby league shorts. This book offers a unique perspective on how these garments have evolved, reflecting changes in the sport, fashion, and technology over the decades. From the rugged leather shorts of the early 20th century to the sleek, high-tech designs of today, Holden examines how these shorts have become more than just part of a uniform, but a symbol of team identity, player superstition, and fan devotion. Through interviews with players, designers, and fans, alongside a rich collection of photographs and illustrations, "Fabric of the Game" reveals the untold stories behind these essential yet often overlooked pieces of sporting attire. This book is not just for rugby league enthusiasts but for anyone interested in the intersection of sports, fashion, and culture. It's a celebration of how a simple piece of fabric can hold the history and heart of a game.
Practical Shooting Training
The Most Detailed and Specific Training Manual for Practical Shooting! Practical Shooting Training offers a layered approach to training. Instead of dumping out all the information you need for your training and then having you sift through hundreds of pages of drills and training information, this book is structured in a new, easy to use way. There are 4 levels of training with different mixes of drills, goals, and standards. Each level is a self-contained training book on its own and allows every reader to be able to find where they fit in and get to work from that point. The same exercises evolve and change over time as your shooting grows and changes. If you have never fired a round at a match before, you start out at level one. If you are chasing your fourth National title, you go to level four. The structure allows this book to work for a wide audience and will give you plenty of room to grow as you work through the book.
A Voice for the Horse
More than three decades of serious study, research and teaching are brought to light in this book. The work I show here is the direct result of those experiences and my love of the horse. I have been very fortunate in having some excellent tuition and coaching from many world-class teachers in many different disciplines. Throughout all I will often refer to my time with Tom Dorrance, who despite never having taken a lesson from a human in his life about horses, still accomplished more than any man I know with regard to understanding how a horse thinks and behaves. Tom once said "A lot of people ask me to teach them how to do something. I say, I can't teach you anything. I might be able to help you learn to do something, if you want to learn it, but it has to come from you." I hope this book will shine a light in the right direction. JSR
The Power of Bruce Lee (Kung-Fu Monthly Archive Series) 2025 Re-issue Mono Edition
Bruce Lee was possibly the greatest exponent of the Chinese martial arts ever produced. The brightest star in a galaxy of martial artists, Lee blazed brilliantly over the worlds of motion pictures and martial arts until his death at the age of 32. His is familiar to millions, immortalised on celluloid, and iconified by his countless fans everywhere. Yet little has been recorded of the inner man, the iron will and ego which drove him to climb to the heady heights of public and technical acclaim.The fact that he was also an international movie star often clouds his enormous contribution to the field of martial arts. This radical departure from the sterility of many of the conventions inherent in formalised fighting techniques will remain his true epitaph.Originally released in 1979 by Kung-Fu Monthly, The Power of Bruce Lee explores many of Lee's revolutionary methods of attack and defence, especially those relating to Jeet Kune Do, Lee's own personal expression of martial arts and ferocious fighting system.For the first time in over forty years, The Power of Bruce Lee has been re-released by Pit Wheel Press as part of the Kung-Fu Monthly Archive Series, in co-operation with Dennis Publishing.
A Horse for Every Rider
The Perfect Match: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right HorseIn the market for a new horse? Today's digital world has made it easier to find prospects, but in many ways harder to get an accurate in-depth assessment of the horses we encounter. And the urge to jump in and make a quick decision is strong! So often we learn from our own mistakes, and where horses are concerned, that can be painful - emotionally, physically and financially. Written with decades of horse industry experience, this practical handbook will help you avoid these mishaps and give you the knowledge and confidence to select a horse that truly matches your unique needs and goals.This fully comprehensive guide walks you through every step in the selection process and empowers you to make confident, informed decisions.Inside you'll learn: Professional techniques for evaluating a horse's temperament, health and training.Time-saving strategies to avoid frustration and sort through prospects more easily.How to effectively work with trainers and agents, building positive relationships.How to navigate the pre-purchase exam like a pro.You'll also have access to: A printable tool to help you set your intentions to keep you on track.A priceless list of key questions to ask sellers (before buying).Authentic, first-hand stories of humorous horse antics and mishaps.Whether you're looking for your first horse, a horse to take you to the next level, or a horse to treasure for life, A Horse for Every Rider will help you achieve peace of mind, knowing you made the right choice. Think of this as your roadmap to finding not just any horse, but the right horse - the one that makes you smile every time you head to the barn.Start your search off on the right foot and pick up your copy today!
The Pure Teachings of Classical Horsemanship
Egon von Neindorff dedicated his life to the knowledge and promotion of the classical art of riding. He never wanted to be a reformist but purely an interpreter. He truly understood the philosophy of classical riding and was therefore able to teach his numerous national and international students to develop their own style. The essence of classical dressage requires a deep affection for the horse as well as understanding, sensitivity, humility, and devotion. In this book, von Neindorff illustrates in more than 30 chapters his profound understanding of the natural training of horses. It encompasses a body of knowledge that was previously only taught at his riding establishment in Karlsruhe.Contents: 1. The purpose of education, 2. Riding that uses without misusing the horse, 3. A riding horse only matures with time, 4. A good seat can be learned, 5. The orchestra of the rider's aids, 6. The back as conductor, 7. From the foal to the remount, 8. Work on the lunge line: versatile and irreplaceable, 9. On the way to becoming an "older remount", 10. The prospective saddle horse, 11. Balanced means supple, 12. Furthering and forming, 13. Correct Corners, 14. The walk - the most difficult gait, 15. The trot - the most important gait, 16. The Gallop: the Third Gait, 17. Not a secret science: About straightness, direction and flexion, 18. Never sideward without forwards, 19. The shoulder-in and its preparation, 20. Renvers, travers, and half-pass, 21. Characterized by forward impulsion, 22. Forwards also when moving backward with purpose and moderation, 23. Only for experts and connoisseurs: The double bridle is a finely honed instrument, 24. The naturally oriented school canter, 25. Free from Constraint, 26. The goal and foundation, 27. The Cadenced Swinging Step, 28. From the airs above the ground to the lessons of classical horsemanship, 29. With driving lines and leading reins, 30. The schooling "in-hand," established, improved, refined, About Melissa Simms.
Trans-Am Challengers
Trans-Am Challengers: The Story Behind Detroit's Racing Revolution In April 1964, Ford's Mustang pony car stormed onto the scene, igniting a sales phenomenon that forced Detroit's other automakers to scramble to create their own competitors. Around the same time, the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) was transforming from a purely amateur organisation into a professional racing powerhouse, introducing prize-money championships. By 1966, the SCCA launched two landmark series: the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (Can-Am) and the Trans-American Sedan Championship (Trans-Am). While Can-Am focused on unlimited FIA Group 7 sports cars, Trans-Am catered to FIA Group 2 touring cars, with classes divided by engine sizes: up to 2000cc and 2001-5000cc. The Over-2000cc class was crafted specifically with the Mustang in mind, ensuring Ford's interest and leveraging the growing pony car wars. Chevrolet answered Ford's Mustang with the launch of the Camaro in September 1966, sparking fierce competition on the track and in showrooms. Soon, Mercury, Pontiac, Dodge, Plymouth, and AMC joined the fray, turning the Trans-Am series into a battleground for Detroit's 'Big Four'. Manufacturers saw Trans-Am success as a path to dominance, investing heavily in developing race-ready cars and unleashing low-production homologation specials like the Mustang Boss 302, Camaro Z28, Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am, AMC Javelin Mark Donohue Edition, Dodge Challenger T/A, and Plymouth 'Cuda AAR--now some of the rarest and most valuable classic American cars. Beyond the famous Mustang and Camaro rivalry, this book uncovers the untold stories of their challengers and the relentless pursuit of sales glory. Mercury nearly claimed the championship in 1967, and AMC triumphed in 1971 and 1972 with Penske Racing. The fierce competition left an indelible mark on American motorsport history. A chapter also explores lesser-known contenders from outside the U.S., such as Ford Falcon Sprints in the British Saloon Car Championship and the powerful Holden Monaros and Ford Falcons that dominated Australian circuits. This is more than just a tale of Mustang versus Camaro--it's the story of an era when Detroit's finest fought to conquer the track and the showroom floor, leaving a legacy of engineering brilliance and motorsport passion.
The Story of the 2024 Tour de France
The 2024 Tour de France was expected to be a duel between the world's two best Grand Tour racers, Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar. Pogačar had won the 2020 and 2021 editions of the Tour while Vingegaard had triumphed in the 2022 and 2023 editions.The 2023 Tour started out as a duel between Vingegaard and Pogačar. By the end of the mountainous sixth stage Vingegaard was in the race leader's Yellow Jersey with Pogačar just 25 seconds back. After crashing early in the seventeenth stage, Pogačar lost his legendary climbing power. While riding the stage's final climb Pogačar said into the team race radio, "I'm gone, I'm dead." He finished nearly six minutes behind Vingegaard.And that's how the 2023 Tour ended. Vingegaard had won his second consecutive Tour as Pogačar had done in 2020 and 2021.That made the prospect of a tie-breaking shootout between the pair a rare and exciting opportunity to watch well-matched athletes at the top of their games contest the greatest athletic contest in the world, the three-week Tour de France.The Story of the 2924 Tour de France will introduce the route and the riders so that even a person new to the Tour de France will feel at home with the book and its competitors.So please join us for the 2024 Tour as we go on the 111th trip around La Belle France.
Mastering the Art of Race-Specific Training
Unlock Your Peak Race Day Performance in Just 12 Weeks!Are you a road cyclist striving to break through barriers and elevate your race-day results? Whether you're a seasoned rider frustrated with stagnation or a newcomer eager to climb the podium, Mastering the Art of Race-Specific Training is your ultimate guide to achieving success in road cycling competitions.I'm Jesper Bondo Medhus, a medical doctor and cycling coach with 25 years of experience helping riders of all levels unlock their potential. Having worked with world-class athletes, including U23 World Champions, I've refined the proven strategies you need to reach your peak.This book covers everything from foundational training principles to advanced race-day tactics: Build a Strong Base: Lay the groundwork with effective training volume and consistency.Craft Customized Plans: Design sessions that align with your unique goals, whether it's endurance, intervals, or speed.Leverage Advanced Techniques: Boost performance with cutting-edge methods and optimal nutrition strategies.Race with Confidence: Execute your plan flawlessly on race day with a clear, actionable framework.Post-Race Growth: Learn to analyze, adapt, and improve for continual progress.Complete with insights from years of hands-on coaching and a practical 12-week training plan, this book empowers you to train smarter, compete stronger, and achieve your cycling goals.Are you ready to take control of your training and transform your race-day results? The road to your best performance starts here.
Reimagining Women's Self-Defense
Reimagining Women's Self-Defense is where self-defense meets common sense, where self-awareness, situational awareness, strategy, and problem solving intersect.Two-thousand-years ago, when the martial arts were evolving, women's empowerment and freedom of movement weren't high on the agenda. Yet women are still learning ancient self-defense concepts originally designed by and for men.Reimagining Women's Self-Defense is a daring reexamination of protective training for instructors, safety professionals, and seasoned martial artists looking to broaden their understanding of self-defense for women and vulnerable populations. The book discusses how to break down the criminal process; recognize tells and tricks of emotionally abusive people and violent criminals; and respond early if engaged by multiple assailants. It considers weapons-how they are used and how to use them-and covers important legal ramifications of protecting yourself physically. You will learn to vet a litany of self-defense techniques taking into account size, strength, skills, and lifestyle; include specific considerations of parenthood in your self-defense practice; and heal intelligently after a violent assault. Finally, you will come away with teaching tools and resources to help you pass the knowledge on to your students and loved ones.T癡egrave;ja VanWicklen navigates the unpredictable terrain of predators and their unsuspecting targets in the presence of perplexing, unanswered questions: What is self-defense really? Are some techniques better than others? Should I rely on pepper spray? What if my kids are with me when I'm attacked?Reimagining Women's Self-Defense rebrands self-defense as protective offense, addressing the shortcomings of a purely defensive mindset during a violent encounter and including others the "self" in "self-defense" leaves out. Protective offense is context-based and personal. It empowers women to discover their own answers and even their own questions. Among other things expect to learn to: Break down the process of violent crimeStay off the criminal radarRecognize signs, tells, and tricks of emotionally abusive people and violent criminalsRespond as early as possible to a confrontation by multiple attackersUnderstand how weapons are used and what your options are if confronted by oneLearn ways to navigate confusion and shockVet a litany of self-defense techniques taking into account size, strength, skills, and lifestyleKnow which physical techniques to count on in a fight for your life and which NOT toGrasp some of the most important legal ramifications of physically protecting yourself against violenceHeal intelligently after a violent encounterInclude specific considerations of parenthood in your self-defense practiceEvaluate self-defense courses and instructors so you can make educated decisions for your familyCome away with teaching tools and resources to help you pass the knowledge on to your students and loved onesHelp engage and encourage others to reimagine women's self-defense training so it benefits us all
The Skateboard Life
A highly visual celebration and cultural overview of skateboarding through more than 65 profiles of the biggest names in the sport from one of the foremost experts on skateboarding in the world. *A New York Post and Publishers Weekly 2025 Holiday Gift Guide Pick Skateboarding is a noun, a verb, and a culture that grabbed the public imagination and has never looked back. Its inclusion as an Olympic sport has only fueled the fire and enticed more people to take their first push and first breath as skateboarders. The Skateboard Life reveals and revels in how skateboarding--still criminalized in many places--has permeated and elevated our global culture, influencing media, art, fashion, music, sports, business, and education. Through profiles and more than 100 striking photographs, "America's First Ambassador of Skateboarding," Dr. Neftalie Williams, provides a definitive look at the most influential voices of skateboarding. The story of skateboarding's rise is told through the tales of cultural luminaries, including legends such as Tony Hawk, Paul Rodriguez, Vanessa Torres, and Kareem Campbell; and celebrated Olympians like Nyjah Huston and Sky Brown. The book covers artists, including Mark McKee, the Michelangelo of skateboarding art; Spike Jonze, the auteur filmmaker; and Glen E. Friedman, the photographer behind some of the most iconic moments in skate. It also highlights activists like Briana King, Vogue model, artist, skater, Amelia Brodka, women's skateboarding entrepreneur and advocate, and Leo Baker, the unwavering knight for the LGBTQ+ community. Never before has this mega-roster of multi-generational, multi-gendered, and multiracial group of skaters and their impact on skateboarding and society been featured and discussed together in this depth. Interspersed between the profiles are interstitials celebrating famous skateparks, contests, and content creators from across the globe. These contextualize the behind-the-scenes connective tissue that drives skateboarding's constant progression and positivity. The Skateboard Life offers an all-access, breathtaking experience that will appeal to skaters of all levels: dreamers, beginners, and experts alike.
Westcountry Wrestling
'Wraxling', or 'Wraaslin' is a traditional martial art from the heart of England's beautiful countryside: the Westcountry. For over 600 years, wrestling was practiced in the rural communities of Devon and Cornwall. In Cornwall, this tradition continues to this day. Westcountry Wrestling: A Comprehensive Guide presents an easy, accessible and straightforward approach to learn the tradition. From background, theory, terminology (in Cornish language, local Cornish and Devon dialects, English and Breton), rules, to techniques, artefacts, and events - everything you need to practice traditional Westcountry Martial Arts yourself, anywhere, with anyone.
Reimagining Women's Self-Defense
Reimagining Women's Self-Defense is where self-defense meets common sense, where self-awareness, situational awareness, strategy, and problem solving intersect.Two-thousand-years ago, when the martial arts were evolving, women's empowerment and freedom of movement weren't high on the agenda. Yet women are still learning ancient self-defense concepts originally designed by and for men.Reimagining Women's Self-Defense is a daring reexamination of protective training for instructors, safety professionals, and seasoned martial artists looking to broaden their understanding of self-defense for women and vulnerable populations. The book discusses how to break down the criminal process; recognize tells and tricks of emotionally abusive people and violent criminals; and respond early if engaged by multiple assailants. It considers weapons-how they are used and how to use them-and covers important legal ramifications of protecting yourself physically. You will learn to vet a litany of self-defense techniques taking into account size, strength, skills, and lifestyle; include specific considerations of parenthood in your self-defense practice; and heal intelligently after a violent assault. Finally, you will come away with teaching tools and resources to help you pass the knowledge on to your students and loved ones.T癡egrave;ja VanWicklen navigates the unpredictable terrain of predators and their unsuspecting targets in the presence of perplexing, unanswered questions: What is self-defense really? Are some techniques better than others? Should I rely on pepper spray? What if my kids are with me when I'm attacked?Reimagining Women's Self-Defense rebrands self-defense as protective offense, addressing the shortcomings of a purely defensive mindset during a violent encounter and including others the "self" in "self-defense" leaves out. Protective offense is context-based and personal. It empowers women to discover their own answers and even their own questions. Among other things expect to learn to: Break down the process of violent crimeStay off the criminal radarRecognize signs, tells, and tricks of emotionally abusive people and violent criminalsRespond as early as possible to a confrontation by multiple attackersUnderstand how weapons are used and what your options are if confronted by oneLearn ways to navigate confusion and shockVet a litany of self-defense techniques taking into account size, strength, skills, and lifestyleKnow which physical techniques to count on in a fight for your life and which NOT toGrasp some of the most important legal ramifications of physically protecting yourself against violenceHeal intelligently after a violent encounterInclude specific considerations of parenthood in your self-defense practiceEvaluate self-defense courses and instructors so you can make educated decisions for your familyCome away with teaching tools and resources to help you pass the knowledge on to your students and loved onesHelp engage and encourage others to reimagine women's self-defense training so it benefits us all
Barbara Ann Scott
Now, more than ever, we need great Canadian stories.The first Canadian woman to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, Barbara Ann Scott transcended her sport, becoming a symbol of hope and inspiration. Scott's stunning victory at the 1948 Olympics uplifted a nation grappling with the aftermath of World War II, inspiring thousands of Canadians to dream big and strive for excellence in their own lives.Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice is a fascinating new biography that will delight knowledgeable and passionate fans of figure skating and history lovers alike.
Top 10 Kicks
Good kicking provides an extra layer of depth and complexity to one's martial arts or fighting skills.Elevate your fighting game with this essential guide to the top ten functional kicks. Good kicking can be used tactically in a wide variety of situations, such as to control range, surprise opponents or setting up further strikes. The training required for kicking provides improved strength, fitness, balance, and flexibility by utilizing the entire body in a powerful and natural way.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced fighter, you'll gain valuable insights into: The ten most effective kicks for real-world martial artists.Ways to incorporate kicks into your fighting style.Methods for improving strength, balance, and flexibility.Tactical applications in various fighting scenarios.Descriptors rating damage, speed, and difficulty levels for each kick.This book has been written with functionality in mind. It features ten of the most practical and effective kicks drawn from various martial art systems. These kicks come from and can be included in: KarateTaekwondoMixed Martial Arts (MMA)KickboxingKung FuSavateJeet Kun Do (JKD)SandaMuay ThaiWing ChunKrav MagaSelf-defenseWhether your goals are fitness and flexibility, training for competition or real-life self-defense scenarios, the kicks presented here will serve you well.Written primarily with beginner and intermediate fighters in mind, it can also provide variations and potentially alternative approaches for more seasoned kickers to add to their own repertoire too.Don't let weak kicks hold you back. Transform your fighting ability and gain a crucial edge in competition. With clear instruction and expert tips, you'll become a more well-rounded and formidable fighter.
Motorcycle Racing with the Continental Circus 1920 to 1970
A fascinating history of European motorcycle racing, going back to a period far removed from the world of Moto GP today: a time when many young men from all walks of life decided to give up their livelihoods in favour of earning their living by racing motorcycles on the dangerous public road circuits of the European Continent. It was a nomadic existence that involved travelling from circuit to circuit, circus fashion, hence the title 'Continental Circus.'The book begins with the pre-war period, when many young British riders travelled to the Continent to take part in the Grand Prix races, held from around 1920 and across Europe. British riders such as Alec Bennett, Stanley Woods, Jimmy Guthrie and many more, gained notable success and established their reputations on the European circuits. Moving on to the post-war era, the book details the riders from around the world who joined the Circus - self-financed 'privateers' from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The 1950s and '60s were the days of the true Continental Circus, when private riders earned their living riding all over the continent. The book also covers the development of the machines that became the essential tools of the private riders, and the eventual demise of the Continental Circus in the 1970s, due to new safety regulations and the escalating cost of racing.Chris Pereira's historical account is sourced both from first-hand experience of racing, and from his own vast library of racing history records and photographs.
The Truth About Mental Toughness for Young Athletes
Unlock the Secret to Unwavering Confidence and Peak Performance for Athletes!Do you want to solidify your confidence and take your game to the next level?Welcome to a world where mental toughness isn't just an aspiration-it's a reality.Discover what you'll gain from this transformative book, featuring direct insights from the pros: Techniques the pros use to develop unwavering self-confidence in high-stakes environmentsWhy mental fortitude isn't just natural talent-it's a skill you can masterInteractive activities designed to kickstart a growth mindset and fuel resilienceExpert strategies to surmount injuries and come back stronger with renewed determinationCase studies from top athletes revealing how they conquered their mental battlesThe role of balanced nutrition in mental toughness and peak athletic performanceParent and coach insights to effectively support and motivate young athletesYou might wonder if this is like the other countless books you've tried. But this is more than a book; it's a toolkit for transformation. Designed to be practical, relatable, and directly applicable, it offers real-world success stories tailored to your challenges.The strategies within these pages will empower every young athlete.
Modern Women and Sports in Interwar Chicago
Between World War I and World War II, women flocked to Chicago's parks, playgrounds, and clubs, becoming enthusiastic participants, players, and fans of the games of the time. Robert Pruter's Modern Women and Sports in Interwar Chicago; 1918-1941, examines how the Windy City became home to advancements in women's track and field, swimming, basketball, golf, speed skating, and softball. As a work of sport and urban history, Pruter's text situates the vibrant world of women's athletics within the context of interwar Chicago's new infrastructure and support from its religious and cultural institutions, newspapers, and industrial and retail firms. Woven into this historical analysis are biographies of individual athletes, including Edith Cummings, the 1920s golf star who inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Tidye Pickett, the first African American woman to compete in the Olympic Games. Modern Women and Sports in Interwar Chicago provides a detailed look at developments in the city, the rise of women's sporting culture, and the lives and social contexts of the athletes who navigated gender norms while embracing more inclusive recreation and competition.
Sweet Spot - Pickleball
Do you want to learn how to play pickleball? Are you a beginner just getting started in learning how to play pickleball? Do you already play pickleball or have played pickleball for several years but want to learn more about how to improve your game?This book includes information and insights on how to play pickleball. Topics include the origin of pickleball, benefits including health and well-being, competitive, social, interactive, and family benefits, types of paddles and pickleballs, kinds of shots, serving, hitting and receiving shots, different paddle grips, fundamentals and strategies, and steps and procedures to improve your game and become a better player.
COMBAT CONDITIONING MANUAL - Jiu-Jitsu Defence, Bayonet Defence and Club Defence
This guide is written on behalf of US Marine Major R. E Hanley, who alongside his military career also taught football at Northwestern University.This 1942 guide is designed to bring America's fighting marines up to their physical peak before deployment. With clearly laid out illustrations and simple easy to follow text, it lays out the basis of Hanley's curricula.The material itself covers Ju Jitsu, defences against unarmed attacks, attacks with knives, batons and rifles with bayonets. It also includes the PT (physical training) regimen and how the combat Ju Jitsu content fits within that programme.Watch out for unique contextual techniques such as the 'Foxhole Takedown' showcase the Ju Jitsu as used against a bayonetting attacker whilst you're in a trench or foxhole
Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu
The book discovers secrets of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu technique - a style that is an origin of Aikido - a famous and popular type of martial arts for the first time. The work describes in detail the main technique of the school, presents information about the history, philosophy and psychophysical aspects of Daito-ryu.The book contains the large number of illustrations with detail presentation of peculiarities of the style technique and will be useful for all, who studies martial arts.
Promoting African martial arts and those practiced in Africa
The book explores the impact of martial arts on individual and collective development in Africa. Integrating cultural, social, educational and economic dimensions, this theme seeks to demonstrate how the martial arts represent a powerful lever for transforming African youth and strengthening community values. This book highlights the cultural heritage of African martial arts and their historical role in the continent's traditions. In many African cultures, martial practices have existed in various forms, often associated with initiation rites or coming-of-age ceremonies. By documenting this history, the book helps to rehabilitate a heritage that is often little-known.
Massage Gun Specialist - Health and Performance
Are you ready to discover the secret to optimizing your physical health and sports performance? With "Massage Gun Specialist - Treatment and Training", Emilio Troiano, one of the world's most experienced trainers, guides you on a comprehensive journey to discover one of the most revolutionary tools in health and wellness: the Massage Gun.With over 25,000 professionals trained in more than 20 countries worldwide, Emilio has condensed his 20 years of experience in manual therapy and physical preparation into this book. In 390 content-rich, full-color, easy-to-follow pages, you'll discover how to make the most of the Massage Gun's potential in every context: from muscle treatment to rehabilitation, from self-massage to athletic performance enhancement.What you will find in this book: Anatomy and Biomechanics: from anatomical charts to fundamental knowledge to understand how the body reacts to treatments, and how to act in a targeted and effective way in symbiosis with exercise, both with individual muscles and myofascial kinetic chains.Technical features of the Massage Gun: All the scientific and practical information to best use it according to the context of application (type of person and goal).Customized treatments: Strategies to address musculoskeletal inflammation, treatment techniques associated with functional physical training, women's aesthetic-functional issues, all with clear working protocols of both Massage Gun use and physical exercises.Practical explanations of using the Massage Gun and performing functional exercises: A photo gallery of movements and exercises to be performed both bodyweight and with functional training equipment. Each exercise is also accompanied by explanatory videos for immediate understanding. And absolutely importantly, there are also all the videos of how to use the Massage Gun on various muscles with step-by-step explanations!With this manual, you will have a comprehensive tool, both for improving your own well-being and for treating and training other people. Whether you are an experienced Therapist, a Personal Trainer/Athletic Trainer, or simply someone who wants to optimize their health, this book gives you everything you need to become a true Massage Gun Specialist from Health to Physical Performance.Join Emilio Troiano in this mission to promote physical health and prevent injuries, while also improving physical recovery and sports performance. Don't miss this opportunity to gain advanced skills and stay one step ahead!Technology, science and experience at the service of your health: an essential guide for every all-around wellness and sports enthusiast!
Physical fitness and technical performance of professional futsal players
This work deals with the association between physical fitness variables and technical aspects during official futsal matches in the first division of the Rio Grande do Sul championship in 2015, evaluating professional athletes from a men's futsal team in Rio Grande do Sul. The aim was also to analyse which of these technical aspects could be related to the final result of the matches. Physical tests and analysis of technical performance through scouts were carried out to obtain the results of the study. The research was carried out during the author's master's degree programme and her data made up the final dissertation.
Forty-Four Years of the Life of a Hunter
Forty-Four Years or The Life of a Hunter by Meshach Browning is an autobiographical account of the author's adventurous life as a hunter and frontiersman in the early 19th century American wilderness. Set primarily in the rugged landscapes of western Maryland and the surrounding Appalachian region, the book captures Browning's thrilling encounters with bears, deer, and other wildlife, as well as his reflections on survival, community, and the natural world. Through vivid storytelling and detailed descriptions of hunting techniques, Browning offers readers a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of frontier life. Both a historical document and a personal memoir, the book stands as a testament to the grit and resilience of early American pioneers.
Jim Londos
The most famous active athlete in the world during the Great Depression was not Babe Ruth, Sonja Henie or Babe Didrikson. It was a determined Greek immigrant who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean as a 15-year-old to escape a demanding father and start a life abroad. Jim Londos slept in railcars and firehouses to make ends meet and quickly found refuge on the mat. Combining an Old World work ethic with a flair for the dramatic, Londos overcame skeptics and antagonists to become pro wrestling's greatest star, an international celebrity who walked with presidents, prime ministers and the common man. He was responsible for keeping wrestling alive during the Depression and representing achievement to ethnic minorities, underdogs and women, all of whom he attracted in record numbers. This complete biography of Jim Londos tells the story of the first great immigrant athlete, a man who rescued the soiled sport of wrestling when it was down for the count, and brought hope and inspiration to his countrymen and millions worldwide.
Bernas Estocadas
The combative traditions of the Philippines are many and varied. Although these traditions share a focus on the stick and the blade, there are often subtle differences between them, that reflect diverse regional histories, and the unique experience of their founders.The Bernas Estocadas system of Filipino Martial Arts was developed by Grandmaster William Bernas, and registers the influence of both the informal but practical Wedo (Oido) traditions he originally learned from his Grandfather and Uncle, and the systematic and structured Pekiti Tirsia (or "close quarters") methods he studied with Grandmaster Hortencio Navales, under the direct tutelage of his foremost student, Romeo Postrano, in the Navales Arnis Clinic.The Bernas Estocadas system incorporates the study of both edged and impact weapons, and unarmed methods of defending oneself against an armed opponent. The core methods of the system reflect the nuances of the combative traditions of the Negros Occidental region where Grandmaster Bernas was born and engaged in the study of the Filipino Martial Arts.In this first volume of a planned multi-volume series, the foundational methods of the system are addressed, including a strong focus on its core offensive and defensive techniques, and the footwork that makes the Bernas Estocadas system perfectly geared for handling multiple opponents. The methods are explained and demonstrated at different points in the book using either the Bast籀n (stick), or Tal穩bong (sword).This book will be of interest to anyone seeking knowledge of authentic Filipino Martial Arts, particular those interested in developing a greater understanding of arts hailing from the Negros region of the Visayas. With the book written by the Grandmaster and two of his Manunudlo (certified instructors), and all techniques demonstrated by the Grandmaster himself, this will certainly be an indispensable reference for anyone studying, or considering the study of, the Bernas Estocadas system.
Pickleball U.S.A.
This is a realistic fiction book about a sports-minded little town named Pickleball City, where pickleball is the most popular sport played year-round. Pickleball City has many well-maintained pickleball courts and a lively, active pickleball association fully supported by its residents, local businesses, schools, and the community park and recreation department. Learn information about the game of pickleball, its origin, how it got its name, a timeline, its progression, and why it is so popular and enjoyable for people of all ages. Other information includes the founders, its combination of three sports including table tennis, badminton, and tennis, comparison to tennis, court specifications and dimensions, description of different paddles and pickleballs, and the many benefits of the game of pickleball including health, physical, mental, competitive, social, interactive, and family.
Education Technology in Physical Education
Written by an team of expert authors, this book explores the basic constructs and concepts of Education Technology In Physical Education and their practical applications for physical education and sports sciences. The book consists of five units, written by two authors. The chapters are arranged in parts as Nature and Scope, Systems Approach to Physical Education and Communication, Instructional Design, Audio Visual Media in Physical Education and New Horizons of Educational Technology. Its wide-ranging measure Education Technology in Physical Education and global reach make this book an essential for Physical Education students, Coaches, Physical Education teachers, instructors and researchers in sport science Educate technology and Technology use in physical education. It will also attest invaluable for Education experts.
Football Fandom and Identity in the 21st Century
This book uncovers the elusive phenomenon of football fan identities by using a combination of comparative analysis and triangulation of data obtained through discourse analysis of online message boards and survey research in four European country/league contexts and in-depth interviews conducted in eight select fan scenes. The book illustrates that politically relevant developments are often set in motion in supposedly peripheral social fields, and that identities are adapted and transboundary linkages can be established and nurtured through the game of football. The book will be of interest to researchers, scholars and students of Sociology, Political Science, Sport Studies, European Studies and International Relations.
Creative and Inclusive Research Methods in Sport, Physical Activity and Health
This book demonstrates how creative research methods can be used to better understand the experiences of children, particularly in the context of sport, physical activity and health.Extending recent developments in arts-based methods, mobile digital ethnographic methods, participatory visual methods and autoethnography in research with children, the book focuses on British Chinese children - an often-neglected group in research studies - providing new perspectives on diversity and inclusion, innovative research methods and the Chinese diaspora. The book draws on concepts from health and physical education, sport, sociology, and psycho-social studies to shed new light on social dynamics, cultural diversities and contextual changes in British Chinese children's health-related experiences. It shows how globalisation and international mobility has complicated diversity and difference in the Chinese diaspora, and how creative research methods and reflexivity can be powerful tools for unlocking our understanding of children's everyday lives.This is fascinating and useful reading for any researcher or advanced student with an interest in innovative research methods, sport, physical activity, health, migration and diaspora studies, childhood and youth studies.
Indigenous, Traditional, and Folk Sports
This is the first book to focus on indigenous, traditional, and folk sports and sporting cultures. It examines the significance of sporting cultures that have survived the emergence and diffusion of western sports and have carved out a unique position not only in spite of modernity but also in response to it.Presenting case studies from around the world, including from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, this book draws on multidisciplinary work from sociology, anthropology, history, cultural studies, and political science, exploring key themes in the social sciences including nationalism, identity, decolonisation, and gender. From Turkish oil wrestling, kabaddi in South Asia, Iroquois lacrosse, to wushu and sumo in East Asia and various European traditional sports, these sporting practices continue to capture the indigenous imagination on the margins of the western hegemonic sport complex. Situated in the fissures between the local, the national, and the global; between the archaic and the modern; and between ritual and record, they inhabit a liminal space of transformation as they assume new cultural and political meanings, offering important perspectives on the complexities and contradictions of modernity. The volume's decolonial perspective lies in its promotion of indigenous and subaltern worldviews through their traditional movement cultures on the margins of the western hegemonic sport complex.This is a fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport, nationalism, Indigenous studies, heritage and folklore studies, anthropology, social and cultural history, or globalisation.
Boxing, Narrative and Culture
Boxing, Narrative and Culture: Critical Perspectives is the first interdisciplinary response to the dominant boxing narratives that are produced, performed, and circulated in commercial boxing culture.This collection includes global perspectives on boxing. It highlights the diverse range of bodies and communities that engage with boxing practices but are oftentimes overlooked and overwritten by popular narrative tropes and misconceptions of the sport. These interdisciplinary and global perspectives engage with boxing's shared narrative resources, offering new readings and insights on how and what boxing performs and for whom. The contributors to this collection are academics, artists, amateur boxers, and/or coaches who provide a culture critique of boxing. The work shows how boxing practices are performed and channelled by individuals and communities who access and utilise boxing culture as a means of physical enquiry, political statement, and community building. These contributions challenge the notion that boxing is a sport reserved for masculine bodies adorned as heroes, warriors, or victims of the sport.Exploring key themes in socio-cultural studies including gender, race, community, media, and performance, this book is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in physical culture, sport studies, cultural studies, gender studies, cultural geography, critical race theory, labour studies, performance studies, or media studies.
Equity Crowdfunding in Sports Clubs
This is the first book to focus on crowdfunding in sport. Crowdfunding is an important new financial instrument that is becoming more popular with sports organisations, and this book examines the research evidence for crowdfunding and considers how it might be successfully implemented.Presenting international cases and data, including from European football, the book explains how crowdfunding campaigns have to be fully integrated with strategic marketing plans and require a solid understanding of the needs and motivations of potential investors, consumers, and fans. The book sets out a theoretical framework for applying strategic marketing in the context of crowdfunding in sports clubs, introduces the key characteristics of the sports crowdfunding market and funders' behaviours in the crowdfunding campaigns of sports clubs, examines the market segments of the campaigns' funders, and presents recommendations for developing marketing-mix programs to target them.This is important reading for any researcher, advanced student, or practitioner with an interest in sport business, sport marketing, sport finance, consumer behaviour in sport, or entrepreneurship, innovation, or technology in sport.The Open Access version of this book, available at www. taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Eric Dunning and the Sociology of Sport
This book celebrates the life and career of Eric Dunning. Eric Dunning was a pioneer of the sociology of sport, firstly known for his ground-breaking theoretical work with Norbert Elias, and his study of the development of football. Subsequently he published seminal work on amateurism, professionalism and the development of rugby (with Kenneth Sheard) and on football hooliganism (with Patrick Murphy and John Williams) and became a focal point for figurational sociological work on sport. Such was the scope of his thinking and the force of his personality that he bestrode the sociology of sport from its inception and initial organisational formation to his retirement. This book charts the breadth and depth of Eric Dunning's influence through a series of chapters written by friends, colleagues and others who have worked with his ideas. Chapters provide an overview of his thinking, reflect on his own core research, and describe the departures this inspired across a range of topics embracing politics, sport, health and education, spanning different nations and sporting cultures.This book will be beneficial to students, researchers and professionals with an interest in sport and in the relationship between sport and society. The chapters in this book were originally published in Sport in Society.
Cricket, Capitalism and Class
This ambitious new study argues that not only is the story of cricket inescapably entwined with that of capitalism, but that the game provides a unique lens with which to understand the history, development, exigencies and contradictions of capitalist political economy.From the aristocratic capture of the artisan's game to the commodified entertainment of private T20 leagues, the story of cricket has been told against the background of capitalism. Cricket was the gentlemanly vanguard of the English-led British empire which forged the first iteration of international capitalism that was reliant upon a political and commercial partnership between rulers and the ruled, and today it speaks to the productive tension between the emergence of the Asian century and the power of American cultural imperialism. Reading capitalism as a cultural, economic and political system, this book explores the relationship between cricket and capitalism and illuminates many of the most important themes in contemporary sport studies, such as class, race, gender, globalisation, nationalism, neoliberalism, commodification and migration.This is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport history, the sociology of sport, global political economy, political theory or cultural studies.
