This fascinating, hard-hitting manual is the first practical and proven guide to using boxing skills as a martial art, only without the 'strip mall karateka' mind-set. Here you will learn from boxing greats like Patterson, Ali, Foreman and Sullivan. See how to drop an opponent in a street fight with the techniques and power of professional fighters.
| ISBN | 0873649346 | | Pages | 208 | | ISBN13 | 9780873649346 (What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Paladin Press,U.S. | | Weight (grammes) | 295 | | Imprint | Paladin Press,U.S. | | Published in | Colorado | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 215 | | Publication date | 01 Jul 1997 | | Width (mm) | 140 | | Library of Congress | 97226705 | | Spine width (mm) | 13 | | DEWEY | 796.83 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY edition | DC21 | |
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Chapter 1 - Why Boxing? Chapter 2 - Principles of the Ring and of the Street Chapter 3 - Gloves and Bare Fists Chapter 4 - The Physics and Psychology of Power Punching Chapter 5 - Stance and Guard Chapter 6 - Straight Punches Chapter 7 - Hooks and Uppercuts Chapter 8 - Combinations and Related Matters Chapter 9 - Defense: The Art of Not Getting Hit Chapter 10 - Fouls and Other Dirty Tricks Chapter 11 - Training: Roadwork, Gymwork, and Floorwork Recommended Reading: From the Ring to the Library