Karate-Do
The book begins with a brief discussion of the history and philosophy of karate-do. It also contains important and informative materials necessary to help you understand and remember each area of your karate training. The meaningful things in life come through hard work, discipline, dedication, and effort. So it is with karate-do. This work includes chapters on the importance of incorporating proper attitudes and habits while training, formalities and etiquettes, and even some worthy suggestions for parents. Other chapters include the basic principles of blocking, striking, thrusting, and kicking techniques stressing the importance of kata, a structured practice of formal patterns or "the way of doing" that enables one to build inner strength and courage and be able to defend themselves from the struggles of daily life. In today's ever-changing world, there is still hope for sanity, goodness, wisdom and spirituality. Through karate these strong foundational components are learned, embraced, and practiced during the storms of adversity, helping to instill and maintain a sense of dignity and honor in one's life.
Counselling Skills in Applied Sport Psychology
Counselling Skills in Applied Sport Psychology is a new text that provides a 'how to' in basic counselling skills for sport psychology students and practitioners. The book supports scholarship in applied sport psychology at the upper undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially for those training to become sport psychology practitioners. Presented in ten chapters and an extensive appendix (of forms and letters) to cater to the ranging needs of students, the book addresses basic counselling skills, their place in applied sport psychology, and personal development. The core of the book lies in exploring counselling models and how to counsel client-athletes through beginnings, middles, and endings. It delves more deeply into personal and professional development, especially understanding therapeutic modalities, supervision, and self-care. Providing a unique focus of basic counselling skills in applied sport psychology, concentrating on the professional relationship between the sport psychology practitioner and client-athlete in applied sport psychology practice, Counselling Skills in Applied Sport Psychology is essential reading and practice for upper undergraduates and postgraduates in applied sport psychology and sport and exercise psychology.
A Basic Fencing Companion
"A wonderful resource for blossoming fencers and aspiring coaches," says no less than Vinnie Bradford, Olympian, National Champion in two weapons, and member of the USA Fencing Hall of Fame. Every beginning fencer should lay hands on this book! (And lots of coaches!) Author Paul Sise not only introduces you to fencing foil, saber, and epee, he shows you how it's done, with copious photo illustrations and sometimes humorous sketches. It covers the basic techniques and progresses the novice fencer from raw beginner to eager competitor. Sise goes into depth, explaining the psychological and tactical differences and similarities between the weapons, and clarifies the often-confusing language of fencing. Finally, Paul enriches the book by offering illustrative stories from his own experience as a coach and fencer. This is an updated reprint of A Basic Fencing Companion which was originally published by SKA Swordplay Press.
Equestrian Art The Collected Later Works by Nuno Oliveira
Master Nuno Oliveira is considered to be one of the leading figures (if not the leading figure) in the Equestrian Art of the 20th century. He was not only an expert in the discipline and its history but also an outstanding teacher and mentor, an instructor with unusual intelligence and a highly developed equestrian feeling, an unrivaled artist in the saddle.His great genius consisted of the comprehensive synthesis of the two emerging but up until then, contrary schools of the Old French riding masters as represented by the teachings of Francois Robichon de la Gu矇rini癡re (of the 18th century) and Francois Baucher (of the 19th century). What made Oliveira stand out was his unwavering, unprejudiced pragmatism, which let him find the best method from all of the schools for working on a specific goal with a specific horse at a specific moment.He believed that every single horse had to be trained to the highest degree of perfection and shine within the scope of its individual possibilities. He rose above any doctrinal dispute and focused on the task at hand. A rider should not only ride but also observe, study, read and think carefully. He/she should act rationally and calmly, never act brutally or with force; he should have love of the horse and develop great equestrian feeling, the greatest of all equestrian virtues.To achieve this, he taught with the messages of Etienne Beudant and Faverot de Kerbrech: "Ask often, be satisfied with a little, and reward often."Now, the collected later writings of Master Nuno Oliveira are now made available to English-speaking readers in one economical volume. These works have been re-translated from Nuno Oliveira's original manuscripts in both Portuguese and French. The collection of photographs is unmatched. Photographs are carefully reproduced and rarely seen images will come to light in this unique collection of texts.This long-awaited publication is a must for riders and lovers of fine riding and classical equestrian art. Together with the companion volume to this book, Equestrian Art: The Early Writings (1951-1956) of Master Nuno Oliveira, we now present, for the first time in English, in a set of two volumes, the complete written works of one of the greatest equestrian masters of the twentieth century. This volume contains the following works: Book 1 Classical Principles of the Art of Training HorsesBook 2 Horses and Their RidersBook 3a Notes on the Teaching of Nuno OliveiraBook 3b Notes on Elementary EquitationBook 4 From an Old ?cuyer to Young RidersBook 5 Reminiscences of a Portuguese RiderAppendix: Conference on Descente de main (Yielding of the hand)
Equestrian Art
From 1951 to 1956, Nuno Oliveira wrote about sixty articles concerning horses and riding in two Portuguese magazines, "Diana" from 1951 to 1954, then "Vida Rural" until the end of 1956.The articles he wrote in the 1950s, are succinct, most around 1000 words long, never start from a lofty view of horse riding. Most of these early writings are models of that great equestrian intelligence which was one of the hallmarks of his personality. Until now, they were neither collected in a single volume nor fully translated into English.Xenophon Press has worked carefully with Nuno Oliveira's daughter, Pureza Oliveira and with key bilingual students to complete the English translation from the original Portuguese texts.The articles address a wide variety of topics including, for example, diagonal and lateral effects, the fine tuning of aids, the horse's memory, etc. These articles are true gems of equestrian literature, testifying to the immense capacity for synthesis that Oliveira demonstrated with regard to the theoretical debates of the discipline.We present here for the first time ever, a complete and new English translation of these 60 articles, embellished with photographs of the same years.Together with the companion volume to this book, Equestrian Art: The Collected Later Works by Master Nuno Oliveira (Collector's Edition), we now present, for the first time in English, in a set of two volumes, the complete written works of one of the greatest equestrian masters of the twentieth century.
Mastering Movement
It was about five years ago, walking around my local park on a beautiful Saturday morning when I suddenly realized something was dreadfully wrong. On the soccer fields, kids from a local club were waiting in lines to dribble a ball around a set of cones. On another field, players from a nearby high school football team were waiting in line to run through a set of tires. On the baseball diamond, batters were hitting balls off tees. On the tennis court, the instructor was tossing the ball underhand to a player attempting to repeat the same forehand stroke over and over into an empty court. Soccer, football, baseball, and tennis are incredibly exciting, dynamic activities defined by their interpersonal actions: attacker vs defender, pitcher vs hitter, server vs receiver. It seems like almost every week we see a highlight of an athlete from one of these sports doing something new and unexpected. So, why then do we practice them in such a static, isolated, and choreographed manner? If an alien from another planet came and watched, would they think the goal of sports here on earth was to defeat inanimate pieces of rubber? Why do we insist on teaching movement skills this way? From golf lessons to soccer practice to learning to do pottery, the dominant view has been that we become skillful by trying to repeat the one, "correct" technique given to us by a coach or an instructor, over and over until we get it right. In baseball, tennis, and golf we learn THE way to swing. In soccer and basketball, we learn THE correct way to dribble a ball. In pottery, we learn THE way to position our hands. We reduce these creative, interactive, dynamic activities down to dull, isolated fundamentals so that they can be drilled and mastered. For a long time, we have assumed that decomposition and repetition rule the day if you want to be an elite performer. In this book, I want to introduce you to a revolution in the way we think about learning to move and act in the world. A radical change
Game of Edges
In the last two decades, innovation, data analysis, and technology have driven a tectonic shift in the sports business. Game of Edges is the story of how sports franchises evolved, on and off the field, from raggedly run small businesses into some of the most systematically productive companies around.In today's game, everyone from the owners to the marketing staff are using information--data--to give their team an edge. For analysts, an edge is their currency. Figuring out that bunting hurts your offense? That's an edge. So is discovering metrics that can predict the career arc of your free agent shooting guard. Or combing through a decade of ticket-buying data to target persuadable fans.These small, incremental steps move a sports franchise from merely ordinary to the leading edge. Franchises today are more than just sports; they integrate a whole suite of other businesses--television and digital content, gambling and real estate, fashion and apparel, entertainment, catering and concessions, and much more. But an optimized franchise has no room for error. Teams must do what the numbers say, reducing the element of chance, limiting those random moments of athletic heroism that make sports thrilling to watch. Optimization also means the franchise's main goal isn't championships anymore; it's keeping you, the viewer, engaged with the product.Drawing on extensive interviews with franchise owners, general managers, executives, and players, Bruce Schoenfeld introduces dynamic leaders who are radically reimagining the operations of these decades-old teams--and producing mind-boggling valuations. He joins the architects of the Golden State Warriors dynasty for an exclusive reception before tip-off. He stands among the faithful at Anfield, watching Liverpool's analytics guru size up a prized midfielder. And he watches the president of the Chicago Cubs break ground on a new DraftKings gambling parlor at Wrigley Field, not ten miles from the site of the original Black Sox betting scandal.Essential reading for anyone interested in sports, business, or technology, Game of Edges explores a world where winning the game is only the beginning.
The Geopolitical Economy of Sport
This is the first book to define and explore the geopolitical economy of sport - the intersection of power, politics, money, and state interests that both exploit and shape elite sport around the world.Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the global response, and the consequent ramifications for sport have put the geopolitical economy of sport front and centre in both public debate and academic thinking. Similarly, the Winter Olympics in Beijing and the FIFA World Cup in Qatar illustrate the political, economic, and geographic imperatives that shape modern sport. This book brings together studies from around the world to describe this new geopolitical economy of sport, from the way in which countries use natural resource revenues, accusations of sport washing, and the deployment of sport for soft power purposes, to the way in which sport has become a focus for industrial development. This book looks at the geopolitical economy of sport across the globe, from the Gulf States' interests in European soccer to Israel seeking to build a national competitive advantage by positioning itself as a global sports tech start-up hub, and the United States continuing to extend its economic and cultural influence through geopolitical sport activities in Africa, Latin America, and the Indian subcontinent. This book captures a pivotal moment in the history of sport and sport business.This is essential reading for any student, researcher, practitioner, or policymaker with an interest in sport business, the politics of sport, geopolitics, soft power, diplomacy, international relations, or international political economy.
Shooting Log Book
This book will help you plan and organize your progress, record target shooting data, weather and light conditions, firearm, scop type, bullet type, powder, etc. That will help you track and analyze your performances and improve your skills, take notes on what to do better, so you won't repeat mistakes. Book features: ✔ Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate✔ ​​Double-sided✔ ​​Great for recording target shooting data, handloaders✔ Perfect for recording your progression✔ Excellent for beginners and advanced alike✔ Glossy paperback cover.This book makes an excellent gift for any shooting lover. So scroll up and add to your cart now!
Sport Governance and Operations
Governance is at the centre of the work of all sport organizations, from small sport clubs to international sport federations. This book explores sport governance in today's globalised marketplace.It adopts a broad, modern definition of 'governance' that includes the operational process of organizing resources and the implementation of standing policies and plans, as well as regulation, direction, control and evaluation. The book presents a series of cutting-edge case studies that shine important new light on key themes in contemporary sport management, including sustainability, human resource management, cross-cultural management and labour markets, across a wide range of sporting contexts, from Formula One and the Commonwealth Games to the NCAA. Bringing together researchers and practitioners from five continents, it represents an important platform for the international exchange of ideas, best practices, and scholarly enquiry.This is fascinating reading for any student, researcher or practitioner with an interest in sport business and management, event management or international business.
Sport Participation and Olympic Legacies
This book examines claims that the Olympic Games are a vehicle to inspire and increase mass sport participation. It focuses on the mass sport participation legacy of the most recent hosts of the summer Olympics, including Atlanta, Sydney, Athens, Beijing, London, Rio, and Tokyo. It is organised by host city/country and applies an analytical framework to each, addressing the socio-political context that shapes sport policy, the key changes in sport policy, the structure and governance of community sport, the Olympic and Paralympic legacy, and the changes in mass sport participation before, during, and after the Games. The book is important reading for students, researchers, and policymakers working in sport governance, sport development or management, and the sport policy sector.
Action Sports and the Olympic Games
Based on a decade of research by two leading action sports scholars, this book maps the relationship between action sports and the Olympic Movement, from the inclusion of the first action sports to those featuring for the first time in the Tokyo Olympic Games and beyond. In an effort to remain relevant to younger audiences, four new action sports, surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, and BMX freestyle were included in the Tokyo Olympic program. Drawing upon interviews with Olympic insiders, as well as leaders, athletes, and participants in these action sports communities, the book details the impacts on the action sports industry and cultures, and offers national comparisons to show the uneven effects resulting from Olympic inclusion. It reveals the intricate workings of power and politics in contemporary sports organisations, and maps key trends in this changing sporting landscape. Action Sports and the Olympic Games is a fascinating read for anybody studying the Olympics, the sociology of sport, action sports, or sport policy.The Open Access version of this book, available at http: //www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Sport Sponsorship Insights
Sponsorship is a vital area of contemporary sport business. This book offers a concise and practice-focused introduction to sport sponsorship, including an explanation of key concepts, a survey of key tools required to be a successful practitioner, and insights into real-world practice from authors with extensive industry and academic experience.
On Boxing
This book is a philosophical and cultural critique of contemporary boxing. It broadens and deepens our understanding of the empirically and normatively entwined complexities of a sport that is often misunderstood and all too easily reduced to stereotypes.
Good Governance in Sport
This book fills an important gap in the sport governance literature by engaging in critical reflection on the concept of 'good governance'. It examines the theoretical perspectives that lead to different conceptualisations of governance and, therefore, to different standards for institutional quality.It explores the different practical strategies that have been employed to achieve the implementation of good governance principles. The first part of the book aims to shed light on the complexity and nuances of good governance by examining theoretical perspectives including leadership, value, feminism, culture and systems. The second part of the book has a practical focus, concentrating on reform strategies, from compliance policies and codes of ethics to external reporting and integrity systems. Together, these studies shed important new light on how we define and understand governance, and on the limits and capabilities of different methods for inducing good governance.With higher ethical standards demanded in sport business and management than ever before, this book is important reading for all advanced students and researchers with an interest in sport governance and sport policy, and for all sport industry professionals looking to improve their professional practice.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 4.0 license.
Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning
The Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning is a comprehensive text that provides students with meaningful lab experiences in the area of strength and conditioning and applied sport science. While each lab may be conducted in a sophisticated laboratory, there are opportunities to conduct the labs in a gym or field environment without costly equipment. It is a useful resource as students prepare for a career as a strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist, or personal trainer.The Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning is designed to be a practical guide for training students and professionals in the skills to be applied to strength and conditioning. The labs cover seven major aspects of strength and conditioning including speed, power, flexibility, agility, and fitness. The labs are practical and easy to follow with sample calculations, data tables, and worksheets to complete. Each includes suggested tasks/activities to apply the theory to real-world applications.Students will explore assessments of strength, aerobic capacity, power output, speed, change of direction, and muscular endurance, and gain understanding in the following areas: Definitions of commonly used terms within the area of exploration, as well as commonly misused terms Assessing performance (i.e., power, strength, speed, etc.) Understanding laboratory- and field-based techniques for specific athlete populations Describing optimal methods for testing in all aspects of physical performance Evaluation of test results based upon sport and/or athlete normative data The lab manual is a valuable resource for strength coaches, personal trainers, kinesiology students, and educators at the undergraduate and beginning graduate-level programs and can be used in a graduate strength and conditioning course.
Embedded Multi-Level Leadership in Elite Sport
This book represents an alternative perspective on international elite sport systems. It focusses on the embedded multi-level nature of leadership, and the scope that this might give for degrees of leadership autonomy and discretion.The chapters show how mechanisms of leadership on different levels interact. The nature and mix of leadership mechanisms reflect values and expectations related to specific political, normative and commercial sport contexts. Three introductory chapters outline key elements of these dimensions of elite sport contexts. Seven empirical cases illustrate how national contexts facilitate and constrain leadership practices, related to specific sports across Russia, China, Ghana, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway and the US. The final chapter discusses embedded multi-level leadership from a comparative perspective. Based on the countries covered, the book distinguishes between three groups: state-dominated systems, state-elite sport partnership and countries with a passive state, with no state intervention.This book is important reading for researchers and students with an interest in sport management, sport development, sport policy and sport governance, as well as for policy-makers, performance directors and managers working in elite sport.
Changing Hands Kung Fu Fundamentals
The Changing Hands of Yong Chun Kung Fu utilizes Daoist strategies for both self defense personal growth.This book details the fundamental exercises and movements of this style.The author hopes you enjoy this book and wishes you the best on you martial arts journey.
Dream It. Do It. Love It
'Incredible!' 'A wonderful resource on equine mindset training for horse riders.' International Master Mindset and Performance Psychology Coach and Trainer, award-winning professional speaker and international bestselling author... and Equestrian, Jenni Winter-Leach has an amazing mindset coaching business called Flying Changes Mindset (UK ) that specialises in equestrian mindset coaching with for horseriders ranging beginners right through to professionals. Her book is an introduction to the equine mindset coaching. It is especially relevant for any horse rider who has fallen off a horse, or experienced a riding trauma ... and wants to get back into the sport, and love it. It covers three steps critical to success: Dream ItDo ItLove It You need all three. Jenni explains how fear sabotages - or stops - your desire to ride well, and your actual practice. She explains how the brain processes with fear, and unpacks self-talk. And she gives you a proven flight path for improving your mindset and skills as a rider no matter what level you are riding currently."As I know so well, setbacks are a part of horse riding but sadly too often they stop riders from enjoying their passion to the full or getting back to where they once were. This book brilliantly illustrates how our brain works for and against us and how to harness it to achieve your dreams. It is our obligation as riders, trainers and probably families of riders to familiarise ourselves with these concepts, making it a must read for us all.Jonty Evans, Olympic Eventerhorse, unconscious mind, people, fear, brain, dream, questions, action, conscious mind, mindset, goal, chat, unconscious, happen, achieve, set, trauma, sessions, equine mindset, equine, rider training,
Analysis of Genuine Karate 2
Many prominent historic karate contemplations are published, but a sound socio-cultural breakdown of Okinawan karate and its evolution is not to be found in the karate Western world.Substantiates further how the art was used to prepare Japan for total war (WWII), how it was deliberately industrialized into a worldwide Japanized Karate-Do inflation, and how its following transformation into athletic showmanship destroyed the art's unity and distinctiveness.Offers an easily understandable basis for karate laymen who are more interested in the socio-cultural aspects of the publication than in karate-specific philosophy or considerations.Numerous practical examples illustrate the core arguments of this publication (including documenting photographs). This will not only convince sceptical 'karate insiders' who can cross-check the author's argumentation.Target Market: Martial arts/karate officials, instructors, students, as well as those of other Martial Arts Forms (martial arts officials in organizations & dojo, as well as sensei, and deshi). The realistic potential audience consist of 750,000-1,000,000 adult karateka enrolled in ca. 20,000 dojo's.
Muay
INCLUDES MILITARY TECHNIQUES OF DISLOCATIONS, STRANGULATIONS, TAKE DOWNS AND GROUND FIGHTING. A definitive, clear and comprehensive guide to all aspects of grappling from ancient to modern Thai Martial Arts. Introduces exciting, powerful techniques and tactics that have been surrounded in mystery and secrecy. - A collection of over 90 techniques plus many variations - Progress in Muaythai or MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) - Achieve extreme power - Develop essential winning strategies - Quickly master how and when to apply the techniques with easy to follow instructions and pictures - Gain wisdom from the past and enjoy fascinating facts - A wealth of knowledge for both beginners and experts to Advance. Written by Master Lee. Certified by the Ministry of Education and the World Muaythai Council at the Muaythai Institute in Thailand. WARNING Contains deadly moves. Suitable for responsible adults only.
Boxers
Introducing the ultimate collection for boxing enthusiasts and sports fans alike - "Boxers: Champions Forever" featuring the greatest fighters of all time: Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Joe Louis, and Sugar Ray Robinson.This exclusive bundle includes four gripping books that chronicle the incredible journeys of these boxing legends, their rise to greatness, their memorable fights, and their lasting impact on the sport and society.Book 1 - "The Greatest: Muhammad Ali And The Thrilla In Manila" - takes you on a thrilling ride through Ali's storied career, culminating in the epic battle with his fierce rival Joe Frazier in the Philippines. Experience the adrenaline, the drama, and the pure intensity of this legendary bout.Book 2 - "Smokin' Joe: The Story Of Joe Frazier's Rise To Boxing Greatness" - follows Frazier's extraordinary rise to boxing stardom, from his humble beginnings in the South to his triumphs in the ring against some of the toughest opponents in history. Discover the untold stories and behind-the-scenes moments that made Frazier one of the most beloved figures in the sport.Book 3 - "The Brown Bomber: Joe Louis And The Fight Against Racism In America" - tells the inspiring story of Joe Louis, the man who not only dominated the heavyweight division but also fought against racism and discrimination during a tumultuous time in American history. Follow Louis's remarkable journey, from his early struggles to his reign as a national hero and beacon of hope for millions.Book 4 - "Sweet Science: The Artistry And Dominance Of Sugar Ray Robinson" - explores the incomparable artistry and skill of Sugar Ray Robinson, widely considered the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time. From his dazzling footwork to his knockout punches, delve into the mesmerizing techniques that made Robinson a true master of the sweet science.Experience the thrill of the ring and the stories behind these legendary fighters in "Boxers: Champions Forever." This collection is a must-have for any fan of the sport or anyone who wants to be inspired by the tales of these true champions. Order now and join the ranks of boxing history!
Kids Sports Workbook
This workbook will guide you through the process of learning about 14 different sports. It offers a place to organize research, thoughts and facts. It provides a place for you to express your creativity. It helps open up a world of sports that may lead to lifetime fitness and hobbies. The purpose of this workbook is to help you discover the enjoyment that comes from understanding different sports, how the games are played, the equipment the athletes use, the basic rules. This book is meant for you to write and draw and color in. It is meant to be a fun and interactive means of studying the basics of these 14 sports.
Soo Bahk Do(R) & Tang Soo Do Volume 2
Soo Bahk Do(R) & Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan(R) - Volume 2 provides advanced hyung for practitioners of the Soo Bahk Do(R) martial art system and tang soo do. It includes advanced tang soo do hyung, Yuk Ro Hyung and Hwa Sun Hyung.
Walking with Saints and Tinners. A Walking Guide to the Longer Routes in Cornwall
Another brilliant guide book form the Cornish Walks seriesWant to escape the well-trodden Cornish coast path and discover a Cornwall that is quiet and unknown? Where you can walk for hours and not see another soul? Get away from it all and enjoy the sights and sounds of a long walk.Using this guide, discover two major coast to coast routes as well as other special walks. Following ancient trading and pilgrimage routes, you will walk through a landscape of rocky outcrops and green fields as you head towards the glittering sea. ★ The Saints Way-Padstow to Fowey 28 miles★ St Michael's Way-Lelant to Marazion 12 milesIn addition, there are two shorter, circular routes exploring the paths of a few of the Cornish saints. In total, this guide covers over a hundred glorious Cornish miles.★ Detailed instructions in both directions.★ Interesting and informative points of interest★ .gpx files for each route★ Illustrated with maps and photosAn essential book for a great day out.
Gotch vs. Zbyszko
The One Opponent Gotch Feared Could Beat HimWrestling fans believed no living man could defeat World Champion Frank Gotch. To stimulate fan interest, Gotch's manager lured Stanislaus Zbyszko, a European Greco-Roman wrestling champion, to America for a match with Gotch.The pairing produced one of the most controversial falls in Gotch's lengthy career. The controversy dogged both men for the next four years.
Fortyseven'4 System Combat
FORTYSEVEN.4 COMBAT SYSTEM is rooted in Indonesia's most popular traditional martial art, Beksi Silat. FORTYSEVEN.4 COMBAT SYSTEM's founder, Omar Husaen Fay, trained directly under one the most prolific Beksi Silat masters, Kong Muhammad Zen Salam and has developed a highly effective and efficient knife combative system. Fay takes you on a step-by-step journey illustrating the techniques specialized for short range combat. Along with Fay is martial arts instructor and former US Marine, Juan Rivera demonstrating the intricate techniques that has grown such a huge following worldwide.
Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2nd Ed
Profound - In Depth - Taijiquan TheoryIn the last seven centuries, many songs and poems have been composed about Taijiquan. These have played a major role in preserving the knowledge and wisdom of the masters, although in many cases, the identity of the authors and the dates of origin have been lost.As lifelong pursuit, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has translated many of these documents and according to him, believes many are incomplete for reasons relating to: forgotten oral secrets, the original authors personal understanding being too narrowly focused, and many documents that have gone missing could help unify Taijiquan theory.In response, his book Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is an attempt to join the various theories on Taijiquan in one complete text.This book is structured with treaties, songs, and poems, followed by the original Chinese text and interpretations of the passages.Contents includeRegulating the body, breath, mind, Qi & spiritAnalysis of Jin, pushing hands and sparringTaijiquan's long range and short range fighting strategiesThe relationship of Jin and QiThe unification of the internal Qi and external physical manifestations of Qi"Based upon my personal background and understanding, I have tried my best to compile the Taijiquan Theory and practice concepts in this book. I have attempted to make this effort as complete as possible". -Dr. Yang, Jwing-MingThis second edition includesUpdated pīnyīn that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words).Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).
Katie Bar The Door!
Portland Wrestling - simply uttering those two words will start a conversation that will last through the night and produce never ending arguments on who was the greatest wrestler ever in the promotion. Was it Buddy Rose, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka, or Dutch Savage? Who can forget Bull Ramos, Lonnie Mayne, or Tony Borne? What about the best tag team of all time? Mayne/Borne? Von Steiger's? Ventura/Ramos? The Royal Kangaroos? History of Portland Wrestling is here to help settle those debates, providing detailed coverage of the match results, the comings and goings, and the reasons behind the moves, information you won't find anywhere else.Portland Wrestling - a tradition in Portland like no other. Saturday nights at the Portland Armory, and later the Sports Arena, were packed to the rafters, fans waiting to see the heel finally get his comeuppance. You knew trouble was ahead when announcer Frank Bonnema would proclaim, "Katie bar the door!"Katie Bar The Door - History of Portland Wrestling is the definitive book on Portland Wrestling, and a must-have for any wrestling fan. From beginning to end, this book will flood your mind with memories.
Sam Pai Kenpo
The author wrote this book in 1982 to give his students a training manual to supplement their pursuit of the martial arts. This book served as a prototype for his training manuals which go from Orange Belt to 10th Degree Black Belt. It is a progression which builds from one level to the next. This revised edition of Sam Pai Kenpo is being released for historical purposes. Our system has gone through many revisions since I began in February 1966. When I started, there were no names for the self-defense techniques. The instructor just had to call out a right punch or push, and the student at that level would respond with the appropriate technique.This book follows the class protocol step by step, so it will feel like you are attending an actual class in the Dojo. Of course, a book can only take you so far and you are encouraged to find a qualified Kenpo instructor and attend their school for further instruction.
Wing Chun In-Depth
A rare in-depth look at the history, teachings, and wider implications of Wing Chun Wing Chun In-Depth offers an historical overview of the art's development, it examines how to properly approach training for fighting skills that give you an edge in street defence and it presents Wing Chun's underlying principles and strategies as a way of life for health and happiness. This work traces the lives and legends of the great masters of Wing Chun, it reveals their training techniques and philosophies, and shows the reader how they can be applied in all aspects of life. Written in an enjoyable and readable way, Wing Chun In-Depth shares profound insights, training drills and martial techniques that will improve your fighting foundation; it connects you to the great masters of Wing Chun-their lives, their martial teachings, and their philosophies. In the end, it is intended to inspire and enrich readers with history, practical skills, and a winning mindset for all of life's challenges. Contents include Part 1: The Lineage The origins of Wing Chun from its legendary past. Its historical development and its present evolution from Ip Man and Wong, Shun-Leung. Insight into Bruce Lee's relationship with Wing Chun, Ip Man and Wong, Shun-Leung. Part 2: The System Forms, training drills, and techniques that can be used to develop oneself into a skilled fighter. Part 3: Up Close Master Class Training to fight without fighting Master Class Avoiding a stand off Master Class No technique as technique Part 4: Strategies for Life Explores the strategic and martial fruits of Wing Chun as a practice which provides both skills for combat and strategies for life. Startling truths that enrich life inside and outside the training hall (kwoon). Ip Man's senior student, Wong Shun-Leung was the man who made Wing Chun famous in Hong Kong's challenge matches. He was also a close friend and mentor to Bruce Lee. Sifu Loukas Kastrounis, one of the few active teachers of this lineage, is a highly respected Wing Chun teacher who has spent his life honing and developing Wing Chun. "Written at the request, and in collaboration with Sifu Loukas Kastrounis-a third generation master of the Wong Shun-Leung lineage, it is the fruit of over 5 years of my careful observations and research into Loukas's teachings as both his student and as a professional historian."-Munawar Ali Karim
Keeping Fit All the Way
The number of men who "keep fit" in this country has been surprisingly few, while the number of those who have made good resolutions about keeping fit is astonishingly large. Reflection upon this fact has convinced the writer that the reason for this state of affairs lies partly in our inability to visualize the conditions and our failure to impress upon all men the necessity of physical exercise. Still more, however, does it rest upon our failure to make a scientific study of reducing all the variety of proposals to some standard of exceeding simplicity. Present systems have not produced results, no matter what the reason. Hence this book with its review of the situation and its final practical conclusions I believe that a nation should be made up of people who individually possess clean, strong bodies and pure minds; who have respect for their own rights and the rights of others and possess the courage and strength to redress wrongs; and, finally, in whom self-consciousness is sufficiently powerful to preserve these qualities. I believe in education, patriotism, justice, and loyalty. I believe in civil and religious liberty and in freedom of thought and speech. I believe in chivalry that protects the weak and preserves veneration and love for parents, and in the physical strength that makes that chivalry effective. I believe in that clear thinking and straight speaking which conquers envy, slander, and fear. I believe in the trilogy of faith, hope, and charity, and in the dignity of labor; finally, I believe that through these and education true democracy may come to the world.
High Performance Sport Skill Instruction, Training, and Coaching. 9 Powerful Principles for Athletes to Flow and Get in the Zone.
Every sportsperson seeks the elusive next level up. Whether at the pro or beginner level there are hidden, inner sources of power to improve and excel. If you want the keys to maximize your athletic achievement and enjoyment, keep reading. Famous, three-time Grand Slam winner, Arthur Ashe, pointed out that many in sport fall victim to, "PARALYSIS BY ANALYSIS". Athletes on any level can experience the pain of overthinking and sabotaging their performance. Blame many traditional methods of teaching and training. How can we train smarter, not harder? If only our body and mind could perform in a way that's more natural and instinctive. The best athletes have this quality, but many feel it is simply unattainable for them. I assure you IT IS NOT. In this book you will DISCOVER keys in relation to: - Harnessing the superpower of your mind- Exercises to enhance your feel and senses- Clutch performing under pressure- Being a great team member- Evolved and phenomenal skills we all possess- The impact of strong coaching- Achieving and consistently entering the "Flow" state Recent studies by the Department of Medicine at Imperial College London show that training the right way reshapes our brain architecture. This means we can reach our ultimate potential in sports regardless of natural skill or talent. If you are a professional athlete this book is INVALUABLE. EVERYONE who plays sports can be stifled by self-criticizing disbelief in their ability. The recreational player certainly wants to have more fun, and THEY CAN. Whether you think you're a gifted athlete or not, your biological mind and body system is capable of reaching peaks of ultimate athletic performance. Take the first step to gaining the power to adapt, improve, and excel in sports and all areas of life. Read this book.
Shooting or Working?
Lewis, Burns, Jenkins and Gotch, Legendary Wrestlers of the Legitimate EraIn January 1881, Edwin Bibby defeated Duncan C. Ross to establish the first American based title, the American Heavyweight Wrestling Championship. For the next forty-two years, the best wrestlers in American competed for the prestigious title.However, the true history of the American title is not nearly as clear. This book looks at the big title matches and champions to establish a clearer picture of the championship.Learn the true history of the first catch wrestling championship in the United States.
Rolling
Winner of the Hurston/Wright Crossover Award"A wise and wry take on identity formation, parental expectations, and proper martial arts attire. Following a young woman's journey from student to teacher, this thoughtful essay's nimble voice provides a lively exploration of family bonds and the search for self-mastery." -COLSON WHITEHEAD, author of The Nickel BoysRolling... is a hilarious and poignant essay disguised as a how-to guide. In addition to the martial art of Brazilian jiu jitsu, Farmer explores the boundaries of femininity and maternal expectations. With collaborative illustrations by Amy Wheaton.
They Called Her Wonder Woman
The Amazing success of a woman who was previously inexperienced at training thoroughbred racehorses in the mid seventies and early eighties.
Motorsport and Fascism
This book is the first English-language study of motorsport and Italian Fascism, arguing that a synergy existed between motor racing and Fascism that did not exist with other sports. Motorsport was able to bring together the two dominant, and often opposed, cultural roots of Fascism, the Futurism of F. T. Marinetti, and the Decadence associated with Gabriele D'Annunzio. The book traces this cultural convergence through a topical study of motorsport in the 1920s and 1930s placing it in the context of the history of sport under Mussolini's regime. Chapters discuss the centrality of speed and death in Fascist culture, the attempt to transform Rome into a motorsport capital, the architectural and ideological function of the Monza and Tripoli and autodromes, and two chapters on the importance of the Mille Miglia, a genuine Fascist artefact that became one of the most legendary motor races of all time.
Governance and Policy in Sport Organizations
Now in a fully updated and expanded fifth edition, this textbook introduces the power and politics of sport organizations to the readers. It explores the managerial activities essential to good governance and policy development and looks at the structure and functions of individual organizations within the larger context of the global sport industry.Full of real-world examples, cases, and data, this book examines the dilemmas faced by sport managers, administrators, and policymakers in their everyday work, helping readers to understand the importance of good governance and sound policy frameworks in any successful sport organization. Introducing core managerial functions and surveying every sector of contemporary sport from school and community sport to professional leagues and international megaevents, this edition includes brand-new chapters focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; on esports; and on governance in times of crisis, covering issues such as COVID-19, climate change, scandal, and security risks.Helping readers to see a big picture across the contemporary sport industry, at all levels, and to find their place in it as future sport managers, this textbook is essential for all courses on sport governance, sport policy, or sport development.This book is accompanied by a suite of useful ancillary materials, including an instructors' guide, test bank, and PowerPoint slides.
Sam Pai Kenpo
The author wrote this book in 1982 to give his students a training manual to supplement their pursuit of the martial arts. This book served as a prototype for his training manuals which go from Orange Belt to 10th Degree Black Belt. It is a progression which builds from one level to the next. This revised edition of Sam Pai Kenpo is being released for historical purposes. Our system has gone through many revisions since I began in February 1966. When I started, there were no names for the self-defense techniques. The instructor just had to call out a right punch or push, and the student at that level would respond with the appropriate technique.This book follows the class protocol step by step, so it will feel like you are attending an actual class in the Dojo. Of course, a book can only take you so far and you are encouraged to find a qualified Kenpo instructor and attend their school for further instruction.
The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices, 14th Edition
Get Accurate Gun Values Before Your Buy or Sell! Based on the massive and unique Gun Values database from Gun Digest, the "Little Red Book" of gun values tells you all you need to know in an easy-to-use reference format. Inside you'll find more than 15,000 makes and models of modern rifles, handguns and shotguns manufactured from 1899 to Present. Six condition grades (New in Box, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor) assist you in narrowing down exactly what that new or used firearm is worth. Edited by acclaimed firearms appraiser and expert Jim Supica, this handy tool draws from data collected from gun auctions, gun shows and retail shops across the U.S. Keep it on your desk and carry it to your next gun show or wherever you think your next great find might happen. The only thing constant in the world of firearms buying, selling and collecting is change. Don't guess at values, be sure with The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices.
The Athlete's Blueprint to Success
The Ultimate Guide to Athletic SuccessAre you tired of searching for the secrets to peak performance in athletics? Look no further! "The Athlete's Blueprint to Success" is a comprehensive guidebook collection designed to help you succeed in the field.What makes this book special?This 3-in-1 collection covers everything from developing winning habits and managing finances to understanding the science of athletic performance.Learn the importance of setting achievable goals, creating a healthy routine, and financial literacy and management skills for a secure future.Get in-depth information on anatomy and physiology, training principles, nutrition, psychology, and technology that contribute to athletic performance.Whether you're an athlete looking to improve or a coach seeking to help your athletes reach their potential, "The Athlete's Blueprint to Success" has all the information you need.From "Athlete Habits" The eight must-have habits that elite athletes cultivate to reach and maintain success.Case studies from the top competing athletes of today.Practical tips to keep your game at its sharpest.Easy to follow training methods and mindset changes.From "Athlete Finance" Why diamonds aren't forever... and what really is!What an asset is and what a liability is.How to use debt to create assets.Financial advisors: thumbs up or thumbs down?Why savings accounts just won't cut it.A simple stock market investment plan that you can implement today.From "The Science of Athletic Performance" Comprehensive coverage of the scientific principles behind athletic performancePractical examples and strategies for improving athletic performanceInsights from leading experts in the field of sports scienceEasy-to-understand explanations of complex conceptsStep-by-step guidance for designing and implementing a training programUnlike other books that only focus on one aspect of athletic success, "The Athlete's Blueprint to Success" takes a comprehensive approach to help you achieve success in all areas. This book provides a complete guide to success in the field, not just tips and tricks for physical performance.Ready to take your athletic performance to the next level? Order "The Athlete's Blueprint to Success" now and start your journey to success in the field.
The Athlete's Blueprint to Success
The Ultimate Guide to Athletic SuccessAre you tired of searching for the secrets to peak performance in athletics? Look no further! "The Athlete's Blueprint to Success" is a comprehensive guidebook collection designed to help you succeed in the field.What makes this book special?This 3-in-1 collection covers everything from developing winning habits and managing finances to understanding the science of athletic performance.Learn the importance of setting achievable goals, creating a healthy routine, and financial literacy and management skills for a secure future.Get in-depth information on anatomy and physiology, training principles, nutrition, psychology, and technology that contribute to athletic performance.Whether you're an athlete looking to improve or a coach seeking to help your athletes reach their potential, "The Athlete's Blueprint to Success" has all the information you need.From "Athlete Habits" The eight must-have habits that elite athletes cultivate to reach and maintain success.Case studies from the top competing athletes of today.Practical tips to keep your game at its sharpest.Easy to follow training methods and mindset changes.From "Athlete Finance" Why diamonds aren't forever... and what really is!What an asset is and what a liability is.How to use debt to create assets.Financial advisors: thumbs up or thumbs down?Why savings accounts just won't cut it.A simple stock market investment plan that you can implement today.From "The Science of Athletic Performance" Comprehensive coverage of the scientific principles behind athletic performancePractical examples and strategies for improving athletic performanceInsights from leading experts in the field of sports scienceEasy-to-understand explanations of complex conceptsStep-by-step guidance for designing and implementing a training programUnlike other books that only focus on one aspect of athletic success, "The Athlete's Blueprint to Success" takes a comprehensive approach to help you achieve success in all areas. This book provides a complete guide to success in the field, not just tips and tricks for physical performance.Ready to take your athletic performance to the next level? Order "The Athlete's Blueprint to Success" now and start your journey to success in the field.
Wheelchair Self Defence
Self-defence for wheelchair bound citizens by a close combat military master-chief instructor.
Sport Mindset for Excellence
Nobody is a champion before becoming a champion.Sport is highly democratic, much more than any other kind of activity or business in this world.Just think it over a bit: no other person but you can give you the honour, the respect and the gloryof being the World Champion. It's only up to you. This has always been for centuries - back to GreekOlympiads and Roman Coliseum Games - and this will always be.This only means one true thing: nobody is born as a champion, but anyone can become a champion, if he/she truly deserves that.Any champion has started to practice a sports discipline, then something happened into his/herpsyche and a big switch occurred: the decision to devote anything, any kind of energy, to become achampion, one day. So, any champion has learned the lesson, has trained hard for decades, has failedand has had the nerve to get up and keep fighting to make a dream come true, the big dream.So, what I want you to keep clearly in your mind is that becoming a champion is up to you, you oughtto understand what makes an athlete a champion so that you can decide to switch your psychologyand strive hard to make your dream come true. Or maybe you'll decide to take your time and applythe whole of the methodology step by step, slowly, and see what happens. Or you can decide thatyou're not that kind of person, so you quit and continue to practice for your own personal relaxation.The choice is yours, that switch is up to you. No one can empower your aim and motivation, no onecan transform your brain: is a personal business.Enter yourself and go in deep. Isolate your weaknesses and work hard on that: become familiarwith handling bad times. Understand your strengths and transform them into 'Specials': youruniqueness starts on it
Learn the Great Lakes with Homer & Heather
Louis Dumas enjoys the view and breezes from the shore of Lake Erie. While earning a Bachelor's degree in science and a Master's degree in business, Louis has enjoyed tutoring children. Louis was crossing Lake Michigan in an airplane while traveling on a business trip. The lake view and his love for playing baseball as a youth inspired this book. Homer and Heather are young ball players who enjoy teaching the names of the Great Lakes to young people. A native of Michigan, Louis wanted to introduce young people to the Great Lakes in a fun and interactive.Louis Dumas Sr. was born and raised in southwest Detroit. He earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Eastern Michigan University. For most of his professional life, he worked in the auto industry as a technical program manager and earned a Master's Degree in Business at the University of Phoenix. Later in his life, Louis was employed at his alma mater, Eastern Michigan University, as an operations manager at the student center. He loves art, music, and spending time with his grandchildren, which inspired him to write "Learn the Great Lakes with Homer and Heather." He currently resides in Ypsilanti, MI, to remain close to his mother and family.
2021
Do you feel ill-equipped to handle the leadership challenges of a pandemic and post-pandemic world? If so, you no longer have to. In 2021, author, speaker, consultant, and podcaster Brian Dodd helped equip countless leaders across world through his content. Over 80 of his most popular articles make up the pages of 2021- The Year In Leadership: The Stories of Faith, Athletics, Business, and Life Which Inspired Us All. Each chapter is filled with wisdom and insights from the leaders who succeeded and struggled during 2021. Brian takes these lessons from all walks of life and gives you practical steps on how to best use them in your own leadership. As you will discover, the stories are entertaining, challenging, inspiring, and sometimes even sobering. The best leaders are the ones who sense and seize opportunity in the midst of chaos. Brian thinks this describes you. This is why this book was written. By learning the lessons from 2021, it helps ensure you have the potential to become the leader God meant for you to be in 2022.
The Will to Dance
A fast-paced, true story of how an NFL football cheerleader secretly survived the daily abuses of unhealthy relationships to excel in the world of professional cheerleading.
