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Joey Maxim was a veteran of 100 plus fights when he fought a 19-year-old Floyd Patterson at Eastern Parkway Arena on June 7, 1954. Patterson was undefeated but had fought less than twenty times professionally. He gained a chance at Maxim by dominating Jesse Turner in an 8-round bout that spring. Patterson,...

Mae Weston was a noted female wrestler who contended for the world title held by Mildred Burke in the early 1950s. Weston was born in Leavenworth, Kansas. When her mother died when she was 8 Mae's father moved his family to a small mining town in Missouri. Mae's older sister, Wilma Gordon,...

If you want to learn how to play field hockey, then get "How To Play Field Hockey”, a step-by-step guide for beginners interested in field hockey. This guide is an excellent way to learn field hockey. It is a great outdoor sport to keep fit and agile. I would definitely encourage everyone...

With this helpful guide, learn many tips including: The impact of short workouts and the importance of stretching How to manage stress through exercise How to develop good habits Fitting your exercise routine into your schedule

· Author Peter Cossins is a veteran cycling journalist for Procycling and the UK’s most-read newspapers. · Publicity and advertising in VeloNews; Bicycling; Peloton; and key cycling websites. · Insider access to team managers; riders; and directors lends insight to the decisions that win races.

ne of the most common chronic pain conditions occurs in the lower back. Sometimes this pain can be attributed to severe conditions that will need special medical treatment; however, the majority of the time this pain is greatly associated with having weak back core muscles and tissue.For a...

This thoroughly revised and updated new edition of Better Bouldering presents all the techniques and tricks gleaned from the thirty-year bouldering career of John Sherman, America's most noted and notorious bouldering guru. Sharing the most recent trends in techniques, equipment, and injury treatment...

Learn the secrets of Shaolin Temple boxing also known as Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated matrtial arts guide. Shaolin Temple boxing is the father of all boxing forms in China and is a close ancestor of Japanese karate. Despite the widespread study of Shaolin kung fu, however, the true...

Karate Breaking Techniques is the first book devoted solely to the art and techniques of breaking objects. The author, a highly experienced martial arts instructor and former Green Beret, explains clearly and systematically how to break boards, bricks, and other objects, and discusses practical...

Arnis: Reflections on the History and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts is an intriguing collection of essays on Filipino martial arts. Featured are insightful essays by Filipino martial artists: Krishna K. Godhania Antonio E. Somera Abner G. Pasa Dr. Jopet Laraya Felipe P. beano,...

Learn the ancient self-defense system of Kempo with this illustrated martial arts guide. Kempo is one of the oldest, most dynamic martial arts. It is a derivative of Kung-Fu developed in southern China over a thousand years ago. This book proves that Kenpo, although an ancient military art,...

So you want to run your first marathon? This book is your practical guide on how to have your body and mind set on running those 26.2 miles. It offers you 100 simple tips to help you take that first step in preparing for the big race. When you buy an Arm Chair Guides book or ebook, you...

The only book written specially for over-forty runners, including: starting from scratch, how to train properly, how to avoid injuries, diet and lifestyl advice, graded training schedules for all standard distances.

Increase your strength, power, skill, and focus to maximize your climbing performance. Praise for Training for Climbing “Training for Climbing is a great resource. Whether you’re just starting out or already ticking 5.13, you’ll find valuable information here to help you climb harder. This is...