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What if the Montreal Screwjob hadn’t happened? What if the WCW Invasion would have worked? What if John Cena had turned heel? In Wrestling Rewritten, award-winning sports writer and lifelong pro wrestling fan BJ Pickard tackles some of professional wrestling's most often discussed and debated instances of what might have been. Through both historical and counterfactual examinations of the industry’s seminal angles and events over the last quarter-century, Wrestling Rewritten is an entertaining and informative read for fantasy bookers and casual fans alike.

What if I tell you that everything you believe to know about Kung Fu is wrong? Everything you you know about Kung Fu is wrong. This book explaines how many wrong belives and false claims replaced facts about Chinese martial arts

In Chinese martial arts, esotery, religion, pseudo-science and elements of cult like behavior are norm, especially when it comes to anything that has word “gong” in it. Qigong, Weigong, Neigong, are the most exploited terms by martial teachers through which they explain their martial theories. Since early 2000’s the prevalent fashion in Chinese Martial Arts is that theory and practice is moving in the direction of pseudo-science and esotery. Martial theories over time change, and last two decades have seen extremely rapid change, becoming extremely complex with a clear intention to ...

From Jim Lampley, HBO’s ringside face and voice of boxing, comes a first-person, blow-by-blow account of the evolution of sports television chock full of famous names, history-making events, and never-before-told stories from the world of sports.

Martial Science and the Myth of Superhuman Skill A Modern Breakdown of Ancient Tricks, Sensory Manipulation, and True Body Mechanics by Sky Benson Is there really such a thing as a no-touch knockout? Can Chi energy move people without contact? Are pressure point knockouts actually real? The legends of martial arts are filled with mystique—but this book reveals the truth behind the myth. In Martial Science and the Myth of Superhuman Skill, master instructor and biomechanics expert Sky Benson unpacks the world’s most mysterious martial feats and explains them using real science: physics, ...

I started writing articles when I was twenty-two years old – what did I know? Four short years earlier my A Level history teacher had called me semi-illiterate after I handed in a sloppily written essay. However, youth is wasted on the young and wisdom is wasted on the old. With childlike enthusiasm I set about publishing my thoughts and ideas. As age tried to crow-bar a little wisdom into me, the topics I focused on and the beliefs I formulated changed. So too did my writing. For this book I have cherry-picked thirty-eight artices, that were written over a seven year period. This is the ...

If the Way of the warrior is the soul of Japan, their magnificent swords were the tools utilized to form the nation and forge their spirit. You’ll find an abundance of information in this special two-part digital anthology in support of this thesis. Kimberly Taylor wrote four chapters, the first being an interview with 7th dan Matsuo Haruna. Haruna offers great advice for practitioners based on his firsthand experience. Taylor’s two highly researched chapters give overviews of two major iaido schools. Excellent photos and descriptions of katas accompany the text. Taylor’s finale is a ...

White Crane Secretes of internalpower 2 - Basic technique will take the reader in the realm of Zong He Quan (Vibrating or Shaking Crane) foundational practice, the most important part of White Crane system. The book has two purposes, to introduce the reader with basic White Crane theories and strategies and as a training manual that will give readers the opportunity to experience and practice basic Zong He Quan techniques. This book is purely technical in nature and explaines basic Zong He Quan practices like breathing, "Element hands", basic footwork and basic theories and strategies of ...

White Crane is one of the most famous and certainly the most influential Kung Fu styles of all times. Everyone has at least heard about it which is not a small feat among literary hundreds of styles that exist today. While there are many popular styles, with enormous number of followers like Wing Chun or Choy Lee Fut, Hung Gar, Tai Chi Chuen, none of these styles holds a place in Kung Fu community like White Crane.On the other hand, there is very limited amount of information available about White Crane. Crane fist never had a lot of followers and has always been taught to very few selected...

Millions of people passionately not only practice but seriously study the art of Wing Chun. Practitioners spend a lot of time in learning all aspects of the art, not only technical but historical, cultural, social, even religious, etc. While all these points are equally important for full understanding the art, seems that the point with the most interest is historical one. Wing Chun history was and still is a matter of myths and legends more than anything else. Influence, prestige, social status in the local and global Wing Chun community , honor, tradition, all these things are closely ...

A “Wing Chun - Structure and Internal Power” is an insightful, very practical, and also sometimes quite provocative book that takes unique approach in explaining the very foundation of Wing Chun style. The author is describing the history of some popularly used terminus in Martial arts supported by science and not mythology. Same approach is used in explaining the true nature of “internal” powers and body structure. Separating myths, religion and esotery form real facts,author gives clear and easy to understand explanations of internal practice in Wing Chun through the prism of ...

Flowers for Adrian is a detailed and engaging look at the life, death and legacy of professional wrestler Keith Franke, who competed as “Gorgeous” Keith Franks and “Adorable” Adrian Adonis during the 1970s and 1980s before his untimely death in 1988. This biography, the first of its kind, takes the reader through Franke’s start in life as an orphan, through to achieving his childhood dream of becoming a pro wrestler. The tale plays out across the colourful background of wrestling’s territories era, where Franke learned his trade the 'old-fashioned' way in Vancouver, the ...

The Spirit of Épée offers an innovative approach that will overturn the codes and reference writings, where learning is focused solely on technique. Three renowned fencing masters, joined by World and Olympic champions, present a learning approach based on tactics, mental and psychological strength. Through the concepts of distance, preparation, traps and a revolutionary definition of “game profiles”, they deliver a resolutely modern conception of epee fencing. Access the keys to turning a match in your favor!

This is the third book in my series about Shaking (Vibrating) Crane Kung Fu. The subject of this book is White Crane Dao Yin, an ancient Daoist practice that gave birth to modern Qigong and centuries before that it gave a foundation to almost all Crane Kung Fu styles we have today

The book in front of you is one of very few ever written about White Crane Kung Fu and the only one about Shaking Crane (Zong He) style written in English. The book introduces basic concepts of internal White Crane practice. Internal power has always been shrouded in a veil of mystery, often explained through Chinese religious and esoteric practices, believes and terminology. This book separates myths from facts and explains what internal power is and how it is generated within the body. Content is strictly focused on body mechanics and doesn't go into the realm of esoteric practices or ...

Elite Martial Artists Worldwide: Secrets to Life, Leadership, and Business, Volume III — Special Edition Featuring Grandmaster Stephen Miller Grandmaster Stephen Miller Special Edition – A must-read for martial arts enthusiasts, leadership seekers, and personal development fans. MARTIAL ARTS IS MORE THAN JUST PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE... It is a way of life, a philosophy, and a powerful pathway to success. This Special Edition proudly highlights Grandmaster Stephen Miller — a celebrated martial arts champion, leadership expert, and business strategist — whose achievements have inspired ...

Discover the inspiring journey of Master Maggie Messina in this Special Edition of Elite Martial Artists Worldwide: Secrets to Life, Leadership, and Business, Volume III. Master Maggie Messina has been a trailblazer in the martial arts community, and this special edition celebrates her life, philosophy, and leadership. Martial arts is more than just physical discipline — it is a way of life, a powerful philosophy, and a proven pathway to both personal and professional success. This special edition featuring Master Maggie Messina brings together 20 internationally renowned martial artists ...

Discover the extraordinary journey of Grandmaster Nathan Ray in this Special Edition of Elite Martial Artists Worldwide: Secrets to Life, Leadership, and Business, Volume III. This special edition proudly features Grandmaster Nathan Ray, an international best-selling author and a true leader in the martial arts world. Through powerful storytelling and timeless wisdom, Grandmaster Nathan Ray — along with 19 other renowned martial artists from the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Australia — shares the lessons that shaped their paths to success in life, leadership, and business. ...

MARTIAL ARTS IS MORE THAN JUST PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE...It is a way of life, a philosophy, and a pathway to personal and professional success. Elite Martial Artists Worldwide: Secrets to Life, Leadership, and Business, Volume III, brings together renowned martial artists from the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Australia, sharing their wisdom, experiences, and the life-changing impact of martial arts. Building on the success of Elite Martial Artists in America, Volumes I and II, this new edition expands beyond borders, offering a global perspective on life, leadership, business, and ...