Download or read book The Fighter s Mind written by Sam Sheridan and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed author of A Fighter’s Heart comes an “entertaining and enlightening” look inside the mental game of mixed martial arts fighting (Dave Doyle, Yahoo! Sports). In his acclaimed national bestseller, A Fighter’s Heart, Sam Sheridan took readers with him into the dangerous world of professional fighting. From a muay Thai bout in Bangkok to Iowa, where he fought the toughest mixed martial arts stars, Sheridan threw himself into a quest to understand how and why we fight. In The Fighter’s Mind, Sheridan explores the mental discipline required of an elite fighter. In his training, Sheridan heard time and again (in Yogi Berra fashion) that “fighting is ninety percent mental, half the time.” But what does this mean, exactly? To uncover the secrets of mental strength and success, Sheridan interviewed dozens of the world’s most fascinating and dangerous men. He spoke with celebrated trainers Freddie Roach and Greg Jackson; champion fighters Randy Couture, Frank Shamrock, and Marcelo Garcia; ultrarunner David Horton; chess prodigy (and the inspiration for Searching for Bobby Fischer) turned tai chi expert Josh Waitzkin; and the legendary wrestler Dan Gable, among others. “Fantastic . . . One of the best MMA books I’ve ever read, and I’ve certainly read my fair share.” —Eric O’Brien, “Way of the Warrior,” ESPN radio “You don’t have to care about fighting, or even know that MMA stands for mixed martial arts, to find insights into human behavior in Sam Sheridan’s The Fighter’s Mind.” —David M. Shribman, Bloomberg

Download or read book Don t Be An Idiot When You Spar A Guide To Muay Thai Sparring written by Xavier Zen and published by Xavier Zen. This book was released on with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you enrolled in a Muay Thai class, but are confused as to what you're supposed to do when the instructor tells you to spar? Be confused no more because Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar: A Guide To Muay Thai Sparring is here and will explain to you in a clear and concise manner how to spar and how sparring will improve your Muay Thai game. Also by Xavier Zen: Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar 2: A Guide to Muay Thai Fighter Types

Download or read book Boat Bikes and Boxing Gloves written by Antonio Graceffo and published by Gom Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventure writer Antonio Graceffo began his eight month long odyssey by living with forest monks, studying kick boxing in Thailand's last Muay Thai Temple. He rode his bicycle to Burma, walked to the top of Chiang Mai's tallest peak, and was the first to attempt to trace the Doi Saket River to its source. A departure from his standard, self-serving brand of humorous, if narcissistic and somewhat offensive, adventure writing, he spent time with the Akha Hill Tribe and documented the plight of a marginalized people. From a canoe trip down the Maekok river, to accompanying tribal people on a hunting trip with cross bows and muzzleloaders, the book is funny, informative, and meaningful.

Download or read book Nei Jia Quan written by Jess O'Brien and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Seventeen teachers of tai ji quan, xing yi quan, and ba gua zhang present perspectives on the philosophy, history, and training methods of the internal martial arts. The revised edition contains four new teacher profiles and artwork"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Single Ready for an Arranged Marriage written by Thendral Uthaman and published by . This book was released on 2024-09-28 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maya’s ready for a change. She has spent three years in a “dead-end” job, and it’s time to pursue something more creative, something fun. She just needs to break this to her parents. Her Tamil, immigrant parents. But it turns out Maya’s parents are ready for a change, too! They’ve decided it’s time to get her married. She’s 25, after all! They tell her the process will feel like a family-approved dating process where everyone gets a say, and they promise her it won’t be a forced marriage. She can’t see how they’re supposed to agree on a husband for her when she can’t even agree with her mum on a saree. Still, Maya’s tired of swiping left or right for romances with the lifespan of fruit flies. So, after much careful deliberation, she gives in to her parents. Maybe this could be her chance to find “the one”. It will be fine! Right? Except, what starts as a hopeful search for love soon spirals into a whirlwind of speed-dating, societal expectations, and all the chaos of navigating your twenties. With the pressure building up, Maya soon finds herself questioning if she’s falling into exactly what her parents promised it wouldn’t be — a forced marriage. Will Maya find love, or be able to live the life she dreams of?

Download or read book Financial Exchange written by Nick Haitsma and published by Nick Haitsma. This book was released on 2024-10-13 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earning a significant salary as an investment consultant in Amsterdam isn't enough to satisfy Andy's insatiable hunger for success. His true passion ignites when he spots an opportunity on the stock exchange to steal millions from the firm's clients. Driven by ambition, brainwashed by social media influencers, and the lure of extraordinary wealth, Andy assembles a team of experts to execute the perfect heist: Jack, a professional fighter with a talent for stealing high-end luxury watches, and the beautiful Millie, who knows how to manipulate wealthy individuals. Together, they craft a meticulous plan—investment capital, new identities, offshore bank accounts, crypto wallets, and well-chosen hideouts—all designed to ensure they live their dreams. The stakes are sky high, but success promises an extraordinary retirement—a life of luxury, fast cars, and the desirable women they've always dreamed of. Pulling off such a grand scheme is only the first challenge. Staying under the radar as the authorities close in is just the beginning. As whispers of their success spread, a new, more dangerous threat emerges—far greater than the law. Now, with both legal forces and deadly criminals hunting them down, the team faces difficult choices and terrifying risks. Where can they hide? How long can they stay one step ahead? Is there more to life than financial freedom, or has Andy's pursuit of wealth trapped him in a life more dangerous than he ever imagined? In this gripping financial thriller, danger lurks around every corner. Packed with high-stakes drama, intrigue, and non-stop suspense, this novel explores how far people are willing to go for money, success, and the ultimate reward: freedom.

Download or read book The Entropy of Bones written by Ayize Jama-Everett and published by Small Beer Press. This book was released on 2015-09-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chabi doesn’t realize her martial arts master may not be on the side of the gods. She does know he’s changed her from being an almost invisible kid to one that anyone — or at least anyone smart — should pay attention to. But attention from the wrong people can mean more trouble than even she can handle. Chabi might be emotionally stunted. She might have no physical voice. She doesn’t communicate well with words, but her body is poetry.

Download or read book Muay Thai Training Exercises written by Christoph Delp and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color specialized guide for fitness, strength, and cross-training for Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts fighters as well as their trainers Effective martial arts training, especially for a demanding sport like Muay Thai, requires a prudent training plan. In Muay Thai Training Techniques, professional trainer Christoph Delp shows amateur as well as advanced fighters how to best utilize their training time, whether at home or in the gym, alone or with a partner or coach. A comprehensive guide for Muay Thai fighters as well as those utilizing Muay Thai techniques in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai Training Techniques includes over 300 full-color illustrations and photos. It teaches effective exercises to improve flexibility, stamina, and strength as well as basic fighting techniques such as feints, counters, and combinations. Muay Thai champions Saiyok Pumphanmuang and Kem Sitsongpeening are featured, demonstrating their own training methods and most effective techniques. Training is broken down into core components that any Muay Thai fighter or instructor can use to help build an individual training plan; several ready-made, detailed training plans are also included for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. Rounded out with crucial information on nutrition, weight classes, and the importance of regeneration to effective training, Muay Thai Training Techniques will help all Muay Thai fighters to take their practice to the next level.

Download or read book The Body and Senses in Martial Culture written by H.L.L Loh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ethnographic study of a mixed martial arts gym in Thailand describes the everyday practices and lived experiences of martial art practitioners. Through the lived realities and everyday experiences of these fighters, this book seeks to examine why foreigners invest their time and money to train in martial arts in Thailand; the linkages between the embodiment of martial arts and masculinity; how foreign bodies consume martial arts and what they get out of it; the sensory reconfiguration required of a fighter; and the impact of transnational flows on bodily dispositions and knowledge. The author argues that being a successful fighter entails not only sensitized awareness and knowledge of one’s body, but also a reconfiguration of the senses.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1997-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1999-03 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1987-05 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1998-07 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1998-08 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1998-06 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1998-10 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.