books about: boxing     books:       The Boxer and the Spy18 reviews Robert B. Parker Philomel, 2008 Teens Reveal the Truth behind a Puzzling Death What would Spenser and Susan Silverman have been like as a teenage couple? It's possible they might have sounded and acted a great deal like Terry Novak and his friend, Abby. That link in characterization gives this book extra fascination for adult fans of Robert B. Parker. I particularly enjoyed the innuendo in the dialog where Terry and Abby refer to their physical desire for one another in ...             The Mixed Martial Arts Instruction Manual: Striking1 review Anderson Silva, Erich Krauss, ... Victory Belt Publishing, 2008 BEST STRIKING BOOK EVER It is really difficult to find a good book on striking. Most of the time, they just show a couple of moves that you can find in every other book. Not in Anderson Silva's instruction manual. He shows the proper way to throw basic and advance strikes, and then goes on to show dozens of ways to set those strikes up through movement. He covers advanced footwork, advanced counterattacks, and dozens of ...             Jiu-Jitsu University8 reviews Saulo Ribeiro, Kevin Howell Victory Belt Publishing, 2008 Awesome! Simply awesome! This book has it all. There are so many things about this book. The clarity of the instruction is great! Some books out there try to be too casual in the explanations and end up not getting the proper points across. This book however does get the points across. There are multiple angles of just about every move, so there are no detailes missed visually. The descriptions are very ...             Fedor: The Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMA9 reviews Glen Cordoza, Fedor Emilianenko, ... Victory Belt Publishing, 2008 Excellent overview and illustrations It's great to see a book from the champ that's well laid out, and not too expensive. Would have liked to have read more discussion of fighting philosophy, which is the only knock on this book. The illustrations and explanations are first rate for anyone who practices MMA, or who just wants to understand technique and strategy.             Training for Warriors: The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout24 reviews Martin Rooney Collins Living, 2008 one of the best book in conditioning one of my best book in conditioning. i do the programs everyday. almost all exercises were functional and effective. i am not a MMA fighter but my endurance and capability to do my job was enhanced by the reccommended programs. hoping for another book. A 5 star rating for a good book and a great coach. thanks             Four Kings: Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Duran and the Last Great Era of Boxing6 reviews George Kimball McBooks Press, 2008 Fantastic Book covering a Fantastic Era in Boxing George Kimball absolutely nails one out of the park with this well researched book covering a time in Boxing that he lived through covering the sport. Each fighter: Duran, Leonard, Hagler and Hearns are each given equal coverage and there is absolutely no bias or spin from the author. Given Kimball covered the Sport in Boston for the Herald, Hagler's backyard, this is VERY refreshing. The ...             Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge41 reviews Bj Penn; Glen Cordoza; Erich Krauss Victory Belt Publishing, 2007 Must Buy I love this book! I strongly reccommend it for anybody who is interested in MMA. It does not matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran of the sport. The instructions are not too complexed, but it is detailed enough to help you out. This book covers every phase of MMA. BJ does a great job leaving options for you. He makes a lot of great points about fighting. Must buy             Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 200 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques36 reviews Darren Levine, John Whitman Ulysses Press, 2007 Great student hand book This is a great supplement to any student that is taking Krav Maga. Its impossible to get "it" all in class and having something to use as a manual at home is an asset to your training. Most instructors I have talked to also have this book and it covers a lot of what is in the instructors manual. its not all the trade secrets mind you but trimmed down and explained in a way that is perfect ...             The Book of Five Rings9 reviews Miyamoto Musashi Shambhala, 2005 WARRIORS BIBLE Musashi, like every great warrior, knew that strategy was as important as tactics and techniques in combat. This book will teach you things that were learned in combat and will enhance your survival potential on the battlefield, street and life. It is not the easiest book to interpret and understand, but that hardly matters, as for the information in this book is worth your time and effort. ...             Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding: The Complete A-Z Book on Muscle Building2 reviews Robert Kennedy Robert Kennedy Publishing, 2008 A Great Bodybuilding Book Having seen every issue of Musclemag International since issue #1, I didn't expect to see anything new with the Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding. I am happily surprised with the great content of this book. It really is an encyclopedia. With chapter titles like The Key to Anabolic Growth, Synthol and Bodybuilding in the Golden Years this is a great book for beginners and veterans alike. Intense ...             Krav Maga: An Essential Guide to the Renowned Method--for Fitness and Self-Defense43 reviews David Kahn St. Martin's Griffin, 2004 Extremely well written & a must read for anyone looking for the most effective defensive & offensive techniques Krav Maga to me is probably the most efficient & effective martial art to ward off attackers, whether it is to just restrain an aggressor or to do some real damage to someone who may be trying to take your life or the life of your loved ones. This book breaks it down to the nuts & bolts and helped me build a solid foundation that helped in my process & growth as a student of Krav Maga. I ...             The Unfettered Mind: Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman17 reviews Takuan Soho Kodansha International, 2003 Takuan, more than just a tasty pickle! This text, which includes the elusive "Taia-ki" or Sword of Taia is not for the casual reader. It requires study and serious thought to approach it's lessons. My suggestion is to read it, study it, and then forget it and go about your business. Zen is found in our daily activities, so keep it simple. Eat when hungry, go to the toilet when you need to eliminate, and sleep when tired. Once ...             Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series)125 reviews Renzo Gracie, Royler Gracie, ... Invisible Cities Press Llc, 2001 excellent book on Brazilian Jiu jitsu This is an excellent training manual on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The techniques are detailed with photographs and very well written descriptions. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to up his or her Brazilian Jiu Jitsu game.             Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts41 reviews Sang H. Kim Turtle Press, 2004 A Very Good Book On The Subject I have several different books on stretching and flexibility training in my library, and I am very proud to say that Ultimate Flexibility by Sang H. Kim is one of them. Here are the others that I also have in my library. Stretching: 20th Anniversary (Stretching) Stretching Anatomy Stretching Scientifically: A Guide to Flexibility Training (4th Revision ed) Relax into Stretch : Instant ...             REAL Ultimate Power: The Official Ninja Book227 reviews Robert Hamburger Citadel, 2004 This is a book about Computer Hacking This is a masterfully written book about computer hacking - wireless hacking, ARP spoofing, malformed packets, protocol violations, Back Orifice, man in the middle, bluetooth, radio, etc. These reviews, while a valiant cover-up effort, are completely absurd. Nice try, doodz. This is a hacking masterpiece. Every security professional should read this. Fortunately for the dark side - they ...             Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai53 reviews Yamamoto Tsunetomo Kodansha International, 2002 Black Dog Saw the movie after I had read the book. This is one of those books I read again and again. Similar how some are with the bible. Many good reviews in here, so don't want to retype what they have said, just wanted to add my 5 stars to the pile.             How to Succeed in the Game of Life: 34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches19 reviews Christian Klemash Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2006 An outstanding read A thoroughly enjoyable and motivating read. This is a remarkable collection of exclusive interviews with the best American sports coaches of the last 40 years. The author has packed a voluminous amount of wisdom, inspiration and facts into what amounts to a road map to a good life. "How to Succeed in the Game of Life" is a brilliant compilation of advice that offers inspiration at every turn.             Winning Wrestling Moves23 reviews Mark Mysnyk, Barry Davis, ... Human Kinetics Publishers, 1994 Best technique book on the market This is the most comprehensive book on wrestling technique I've been able to find. The chapters are as such: Basic Skills; Takedowns (106 pages worth!); Escapes and Reversals; Breakdowns, Rides, and Pinning Combinations; Freestyle Turns. The emphasis seems to be on takedowns, but the other sections are good too. The only chapter that really came up short was the one on basic skills, but ...             Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence41 reviews Rory Miller YMAA Publication Center, 2008 In Your Face For the majority of fighting arts practitioners whose experience is limited to the dojo or tournament floor Roy Miller's book may strike an offensive tone. Miller, however, is not attempting to validate which style is the most street effective; rather he details the effects of predatory violence on unsuspecting persons, particularly those in the martial arts world. As a veteran corrections ...             Iceman: My Fighting Life26 reviews Chuck Liddell, Chad Millman Dutton Adult, 2008 Fantastic MMA Book! If you are a fan of MMA or just the UFC then you will LOVE this book. It does not just inform you about Chucks life or the UFC but it informs about MMAs growth! Make sure you have plenty of time because you will be just like me, on a couch all Sunday reading the whole book! ENJOY!              search for books bodybuilding, brazilian, building, combative, comparison, complete, encyclopedia, essential, fighting, flexibility, greatest, hagakure, instruction, interviews, jiu-jitsu, knowledge, meditations, self-defense, stretching, striking, swordsman, technique, techniques, undisputed, unfettered, university, violence, warriors, wrestling, writings books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Covered Wagon Women 6: Diaries and Letters from the Western Trails ... leave a comment home  impressum - about us