Download or read book Punching Back written by Jasmijn Rana and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2022-11-11 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Netherlands, girls and young women are increasingly active in women-only kickboxing. The general assumption, in the Netherlands and in western Europe more broadly, is that women’s sport is a form of secular, feminist empowerment. Muslim women’s participation would then exemplify the incongruence of Islam with the modern, secular nation-state. Punching Back provides a detailed ethnographic study that contests this view by showing that young Muslim women who kickbox establish agentive selves by playing with gender norms, challenging expectations, and living out their religious subjectivities.

Download or read book Punching Bag written by Rex Ogle and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021 The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad’s anger. Hovering over Rex’s story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister. Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and humor that act as beacons of light in the darkness. Compulsively readable, beautifully crafted, and authentically told, Punching Bag is a remarkable memoir about one teenager’s cycle of violence, blame, and attempts to forgive his parents—and himself.

Download or read book Free Lunch written by Rex Ogle and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2020 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the cashier that he’s on the free meal program. The lunch lady is hard of hearing, so Rex has to shout. Free Lunch is the story of Rex’s efforts to navigate his first semester of sixth grade—who to sit with, not being able to join the football team, Halloween in a handmade costume, classmates and a teacher who take one look at him and decide he’s trouble—all while wearing secondhand clothes and being hungry. His mom and her boyfriend are out of work, and life at home is punctuated by outbursts of violence. Halfway through the semester, his family is evicted and ends up in government-subsidized housing in view of the school. Rex lingers at the end of last period every day until the buses have left, so no one will see where he lives. Unsparing and realistic, Free Lunch is a story of hardship threaded with hope and moments of grace. Rex’s voice is compelling and authentic, and Free Lunch is a true, timely, and essential work that illuminates the lived experience of poverty in America.

Download or read book Sabaki Method written by Kancho Joko Ninomiya and published by Frog Books. This book was released on 1998-10-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sabaki means staying open to the world at large and responding to others in a way that blends energies in new directions. Whether it is a question of repelling an attack or building relationships, the combined energy that comes from sabaki is an effort of cooperation, openness, and respect. Whether you are training for health, competition, or self-defense, The Sabaki Method can show you how to turn defense into offense, anticipate attacks, condition the body, and focus the mind. Kancho Ninomiya takes the mystery out of karate.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness written by Hilary Lissenden and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, practical guide to non-contact boxing - looks at workouts in an individual, group or class setting. Learn how to improve clients' body composition, heart-lung stamina, strength, speed, co-ordination, balance and flexibility. It also covers boxing training's less tangible but equally important benefits such as building confidence and self-esteem – especially relevant to schools and young people. Key features include: - Fully illustrated, with vibrant photographs and practical diagrams for imparting core boxing and safety techniques (e.g. wrapping clients' hands; teaching correct stance, punches and combinations) - Sample training programmes for clients of differing abilities and fitness levels, with guidance on safe and appropriate progression - Relevant content on dietary and health matters The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness is a tried-and-tested, unique guide to boxing skills and drills for the fitness and sporting arenas.

Download or read book Back Stability written by Christopher M. Norris and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back Stability: Integrating Science and Therapy, Second Edition aids practitioners in recognizing and managing back conditions using proven clinical approaches to help clients and patients stabilize their spines.

Download or read book Your Strength Within written by Tyler J Paske and published by Tyler J Paske. This book was released on with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome, to the process of unleashing your fullest potential in your inner strength within. A lot of the time we can be tapping into more, more opportunities, more energy, more friendships, etc. Your Strength Within will guide you to doing just that, tap into the mastery of the art of achievement. This transformative guide invites you on a life-altering journey through ten powerful chapters, each designed to equip you with the skills and mindset necessary to conquer any challenge and achieve your most audacious goals. Your Strength Within is your roadmap to a life without boundaries. With practical insights and actionable steps, this book empowers you to turn your dreams into reality, unlocking the strength within to master every challenge and create the life you desire. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey toward personal growth, accomplishment, and enduring success.

Download or read book Heromaker written by G.B. Chavez and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-03 with total page 1145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ezekiel-Amadeus is the eldest of nine children, all raised by a single mother, and tends to show total independence a lot younger than expected. An enigmatic change in his body compared to his fellow teenagers and a past life he cannot remember, he rises to prove himself capable of standing up for those he wishes to protect. Hildegard is an orphan raised by an abusive aunt, who wishes to one day become a singer and actress. But the more she learns about her parents, the more of a target she becomes. But when things get tough, she will do what she can to stand up for herself. Cadence is an incredibly intelligent, yet shy, young woman who has ideas to advance humanity’s understanding of science, all the while a stranger to true affection. And yet, beyond going through school, they encounter more than what most people know. Secrets, such as an underground nation comprised of Neo Nazis, the mysterious society of the Knights of the Peace Equation, the experimental city of Mega, among the fate of the race of Elfs, among other mythological creatures. About the Author About the time he reached middle school, G.B. Chavez began thinking of ideas for a television series he’d wish to someday create. By the time he graduated high school in 2019, he had begun to reinvent the story upon realizing how much of a challenge it would be, but still wished to get a version of the story out. In March of 2021, Chavez began to write Heromaker: A British Story Written By An American, which he plans to eventually be the first installment of an extensive series of books surrounding the main protagonist(s). Chavez has always had a fascination with culture affiliated with the United Kingdom, which has stemmed from watching Peter Pan as a child. This fascination is not only what inspired for this story to take place in the United Kingdom, but has him wishing to one day travel to the European nation.

Download or read book Perfect Ruin written by Claudia Tan and published by Wattpad Webtoon Studios . This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intoxicating prequel to the fan favorite novel that inspired the film, Perfect Addiction! Now a motion picture on Amazon Prime starring Kiana Madeira, Ross Butler, and Matthew Noszka. Tagging along to an unsanctioned MMA match with her best friend and her sister, college freshman Sienna Lane finds herself mesmerized with the dangerous sport. And even more memorizing is the unrelenting and powerful champion of the night, Jax “Deadbeat” Deneris, who just so happens to spot Sienna out of the crowd. After meeting backstage, Jax and Sienna feel an unmistakable chemistry. While Sienna senses this cocky bad boy is nothing but trouble, she can’t seem to shake him. But her sister’s fervent crush on Jax doesn’t make her feelings easy. And when Sienna’s parents make a shocking announcement, she feels like Jax is the only one in her corner. With her life spiraling out of control, Sienna begins to focus her energy on her newfound interest in MMA . . . and on Jax. He’s the only one who seems to understand the anger she feels. But as their relationship grows and their worlds begin to revolve only around each other, the cracks begin to show, and Sienna wonders why Jax won’t fully let her in.

Download or read book The Sheik s Vengeance written by Elizabeth Lennox and published by Elizabeth Lennox. This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He must protect his country! And she’s the only solution. When Sheik Kazan el Sizar tries to hire Josephine “Jo” Scalise, the brilliant computer genius, to protect his government from a malicious computer virus, he isn’t expecting the red-hot lust that surges through his veins or the startled vulnerability in her beautiful eyes. Yet Kazan’s world view is turned upside down with this gentle woman’s entrance to his life. Against all of her best intentions, Jo is swept away by this powerful man’s touch. He changes her life and her perceptions in so many ways! Escape to the warmth of this desert romance…and accidental pregnancy!

Download or read book Syria written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Knockout written by Sammy Franco and published by Contemporary Fighting Arts, LLC. This book was released on with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DROP HIM WITH JUST ONE PUNCH! Knockout is a one-of-a-kind book designed to teach you the lost art and science of sucker punching in a self-defense situation. SIMPLE, BRUTAL AND EFFECTIVE Sucker punching is a unique fighting skill that can be performed by just about anyone, young and old, regardless of size or strength or level of experience. Best of all, you don’t need martial arts training to master these simple fighting techniques. TURN YOUR FISTS INTO SLEDGEHAMMERS Knockout is based on world-renowned self-defense expert, Sammy Franco’s 30+ years of research, training, and teaching both martial arts and combat sciences. He has taught these cutting-edge fighting skills to thousands of his students, and now he’s put them down in this in-depth book. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MASTER SUCKER PUNCHING With over 150 detailed photographs, 244 pages and dozens of easy-to-follow instructions, Knockout has everything you need to master the devastating art of sucker punching. KNOCKOUT INCLUDES: 1. How to win a fight every time 2. How to deceive, disorient, and demolish your opponent 3. The best sucker punch tricks and tactics 4. Critical knockout targets 5. Fist loading weapon 6. Sucker punch drills and exercises 7. Solo and partner workout programs 8. Hundreds of training tips 9. And much, much more BATTLE-TESTED STREET FIGHTING MOVES! Whether you are a beginner or advanced, student or teacher, Knockout teaches you brutally effective skills, battle-tested techniques, and proven strategies to get you home alive and in one piece.

Download or read book This Billionaire s Veteran written by Rachel Foster and published by DM Publishing. This book was released on with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brady is a retired military vet whose time as a mechanic during the war left him with PTSD. He’s returned to his small hometown to work at his parent’s body shop. He comes from a family who has huge investments in the auto industry. Working on wrecked vehicles gives him flashbacks to things from the war he can’t forget. Trying to move on, he doesn’t feel like he can confide in anyone, until he meets Betsy. Betsy also suffers from PTSD after her best friend was killed in a car accident that she was in. She meets Brady at a group therapy session. She’s intrigued by him but wonders why he attends the meetings if he won’t talk. Determined to find out what happened, she becomes close with Brady. Now they’re falling for each other, but both of their pasts bring up issues and problems they feel they can’t get past. Will they be able to work through their problems or will their past keep them from their future together?

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Download or read book 4 3 2 1 written by Paul Auster and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A sweeping family saga (with a bit of a twist) about the life and loves of Archie Ferguson, a Jewish boy born to second-generation immigrants in the United States just after World War II"--

Download or read book Missouri Fighting Arts Federation Student Manual written by Thomas H. Carter and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Missouri Fighting Arts Federation Student Manual will give the beginning student a brief history of Karate and the Chuck Norris System of Chun Kuk Do Karate. The Student Manual sets forth both verbally and in picture form the basic hand and foot techniques, as well as the self-defense philosophy and the testing requirements for belt rank in the Chun Kuk Do style of karate.

Download or read book 9 Ways to Bring Out the Best in You Your Child written by Maggie Reigh and published by Wood Lake Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for every parents who recognises parenting as an important job in their life. It is a book about raising children full of spirit and life, and teaching them to be caring human beings. But it is also about parents learning how to empower themselves and their children and how to turn their power struggles into powerful relationships. This book offers nine valuable chapters on raising children who are respectful, responsible and resilient. Combining profound insights with practical ideas, this book will show parents how to encourage children to develop the courage to discover their own strengths and offer their gifts to others. The book is full of stories and examples that bring parenting tools and concepts to life. Parenting is a matter of the heart, it offers us the personal and spiritual growth opportunity of a lifetime, and this book allows parents to take full advantage of this opportunity while bringing out the best in their child.