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Bare Knuckle Self Defence
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Author : Maister Frank Docherty
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-07-23
Bare Knuckle Self Defence written by Maister Frank Docherty and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-23 with categories.
Every day, People face the risk of being attacked. Attacked by street Muggers, home intruders, rapists and just violent people. If you, your relatiions or a friend get attacked you have a right to use reasonable force using a force equal to the force you are attacked with. According to the terms of law, the reasonable use of force somebody needs for protection against the use of unlawful force by another person, is called "self-defense". This definition is quite simple and easy to understand.Real self-defence is actually a complicated conception which involves lots of aspects. In context we can consider self-defense as a person's ability to resist fighting off an attack of a Rapist, responding to verbal abuse, All of this can be referred to as self-defence. Self-defence plays a part in everybody's life, but we often don't give it as much thought as we should. Self-defence embraces a huge variety of skills.To resist a negative external influence every self-defender must have a kind of inner force which gives them power. You need to be strong to say "Hands off! get away from me!" It's not a matter of physical strength - you have to have a powerful spirit. Along with myself the student used in the photographs is a new student of about six months, I used a new student because I felt anyone coming into self defence for the first time will be nervous and apprehensive. So this is to show that everyone has a beginning in the world of Martial Arts, or Self Defence.
Out Like A Light
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Author : Travis D. Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-09-27
Out Like A Light written by Travis D. Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-27 with categories.
Out like a light!an introduction to bare knuckle boxing for self-defenseAnyone can throw a punch, all that takes is the willingness to smash your hand into something.Anyone can take a punch, all that requires is a punch you can't avoid.It takes more than this to be a bare knuckle boxer.It isn't a hard fist or harder head that makes a skillful boxer. Its knowing what to hit, how to hit it, when to hit it and most importantly how to do all of that without being hit back! It is this knowledge that separates the true bare knuckle boxer from the typical street brawler.Knowledge doesn't insure victory but when combined with practice it can provide consistency and that is a key component in winning.So when the time comes and someone is going out like a light, who will it be? You? or them?
The Bare Knuckle Boxer S Companion
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Author : Ulf Karlsson
language : en
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Release Date : 2022-03-22
The Bare Knuckle Boxer S Companion written by Ulf Karlsson and has been published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-22 with categories.
The Comprehensive Guide to Bare-Knuckle Boxing Techniques Martial artists David Lindholm and Ulf Karlsson present this practical guide to learning and effectively applying the classic combative skill of bare-knuckle boxing in real-world situations. This age-old fighting practice, also known as pugilism, began long ago in Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire and developed over time into a precursor to the modern sport of boxing. Lindholm and Karlsson discuss the differences between the bare-knuckle approaches used by various historical teachers, and provide useful technical instruction on how to implement the strategies yourself. They cover stances, strikes, punches, kicks, counters, throws, and avoidance as well as essential components of training and conditioning. Studying these time-tested techniques and carefully practicing the patterns will allow you strike hard yet still protect your ungloved hands, and be able to do so in a variety of conditions and scenarios. The Bare-Knuckle Boxer's Companion is illustrated with hundreds of pictures depicting classical actions and poses, and is also rounded out with a superb bibliography of recommended historical source texts. This valuable guide is a must-have resource for any modern-day self-defense student, from beginners to experienced martial artists, as well as anyone interested in the history of fighting and boxing. This book is also available from Echo Point Books in paperback (ISBN 1648370993).
The Noble English Art Of Self Defence
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Author : Ned Donnelly
language : en
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Release Date : 2016-11-03
The Noble English Art Of Self Defence written by Ned Donnelly and has been published by Pushkin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-03 with Humor categories.
A book of boxing by one of the nineteenth-century stars, celebrating the 175th anniversary of The London Library Be manly; seek no undue advantage. Science and pluck give advantage enough The "fistic art" was a popular sport in ancient times, and was first included in the Olympic Games in 688 BC. But it was in eighteenth-century London that boxing started to really make its mark, and bare-knuckle prizefights earned money and glory for countless hardy young men. But as the decades wore on, society's view of the sport changed. No longer was it acceptable to kick and gouge, nor to fall on a foe after throwing him to the ground, and in 1867 the Queensbury Rules were published. Gloves were introduced, and hitting opponents while they were down, wrestling, biting and low blows were considered fouls. And so, as Ned Donnelly says in 1879: "The Prize Ring is now extinct". But the art of pugilism—whether with gloves or without—was still a noble one, and the rules that governed it, laid out with illustrations in Donnelly's handy manual, were as rich and intricate as ever. The Noble English Art of Self-Defence is part of "Found on the Shelves", published with The London Library. The books in this series have been chosen to give a fascinating insight into the treasures that can be found while browsing in The London Library. Now celebrating its 175th anniversary, with over seventeen miles of shelving and more than a million books, The London Library has become an unrivalled archive of the modes, manners and thoughts of each generation which has helped to form it.
The Short Stick
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Author : Frank Docherty
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2018-10-04
The Short Stick written by Frank Docherty and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Short stick, one of the most versatile and effective self defence weapons ever devised, included in this short book are practical advice on the principles of fighting as well as many photos on using the short stick.
Self Defense For Gentlemen And Ladies
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Author : Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery
language : en
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
Release Date : 2015-04-21
Self Defense For Gentlemen And Ladies written by Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery and has been published by Blue Snake Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-21 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This 19th-century self-defense manual—written by a master swordsman—will appeal to fencers and martial artists as well as fans of Victorian-era culture, steampunk, and American history Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery was a master swordsman who participated in more than fifty duels, fought under twelve flags, battled gangsters, and was constantly involved in the great conflicts and upheavals of his time. In the 1870s, he began writing his magnum opus—a series of newspaper articles that are now collected here for the first time in Self-Defense for Gentleman and Ladies. In this book, Colonel Monstery presents a unique look into the Victorian-era fighting world. He describes styles such as British “purring” (shin-kicking), Welsh jump-kicking, and American rough-and-tumble fighting, in addition to providing illustrated instruction in the art of gentlemanly self-defense with a cane, staff, or one’s bare hands. Fifty rare drawings and photographs from the period illuminate Monstery’s world, while an extensive glossary of terms and an introductory biography of Colonel Monstery—including fascinating details of his many duels as well as his groundbreaking devotion to teaching fencing and self-defense skills to women—update his text to make it accessible and useful to gentlemen and ladies of any era. Contents Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery: The Unknown American Martial Arts Master I. Introduction. II. The Logic of Boxing. III. Standing and Striking. IV. Advancing to Strike and Feinting. V. Simple Parries in Boxing. VI. Parries with Returns. VII. Effective or Counter Parries in Boxing. VIII. Offence and Defense by Evasions. IX. Trips, Grips, and Back-Falls. X. Rules for a Set-to with Gloves. XI. Observations on Natural Weapons. XII. The Use of the Cane. XIII. The Use of the Cane (continued). XIV. The Use of the Staff. XV. The Use of the Staff (continued). Appendix: Monstery's Rules for Contests of Sparring and Fencing Glossary
Attack Avoid Survive Essential Principles Of Self Defence
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Author : Phil West
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2011-06-03
Attack Avoid Survive Essential Principles Of Self Defence written by Phil West and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-03 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A5-sized version. Very few combat manuals choose to explain the mechanics and principles on which techniques are based. This book does. Not only are the essential principles explained, but they are also illustrated with practical real world applications. Examples are drawn from proven martial arts including Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, Karate, Combat Tai Chi, Capoeira, Jujitsu, Bagua, Boxing and the Filipino Martial Arts. Included in this book is a detailed section on Dim mak or Vital points which features a new simplified system for learning the point locations. Contents include: - *Advice on avoiding trouble before the fighting starts. *Defence against Knives and other armed attacks. *The use of Dim mak Vital points and Pressure Points *Locks, Throws, Takedowns, Strikes and Kicking. *Use of Knives and everyday objects for defence. *Selecting firearms for close range defence. Foreword by Erle Montaigue, Co-Author of the Encyclopaedia of Dim-Ma
Driven By Design The How And Why Of Effective Technique
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Author : Travis D. Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-03-09
Driven By Design The How And Why Of Effective Technique written by Travis D. Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-09 with categories.
Note: This is a retitled version of my previous work OUT LIKE A LIGHT!: old world bare knuckle boxing for self-defense. Constructive criticism led me to retitle the work as it was thought (rightfully so I must concede) that it might be misleading to those looking for a historical work on bare knuckle boxing.That being said this work is designed with the hope that it will help those who are training solo, revisiting arts they have not practiced in a long time or those who have plenty of technique but may have doubts as to its function in real self-defense.The reality is that most technique taught in modern schools is overly complicated mechanically while being under developed tactically. This is a recipe for disaster in self-defense. The good news is this: In most cases its not the art you study that needs changing. Technique cannot be overly complicated and it cannot merely be memorized. You need to understand how it works both mechanically and within the context of self-defense. At every step a technique must have a goal of subduing the foe quickly and in a way that places you at as little risk as possible while doing so.Unfortunately this isn't what most of us are taught. Modern schools tend to be developed around an economic model rather than a true self-defense model. This means the curriculum isn't there to make you an efficient fighter, instead it is designed with keeping you busy and engaged for a longer period of time. This equates to curriculum filled with half learned techniques and meaningless drills meant to make 3 months to take a year and 3 years to take 10 years.This work, I hope, helps to fill in the gap by providing a guide with which a student can evaluate their own techniques, ,regardless of their source, and then dismiss or refine them as needed. To this end, this work contains samples, rules, principles and templates for evaluating what makes a functional technique. It also contains some samples of techniques that can serve as a starting point for those of you who may be training on your own.No matter your art, these "rules" apply. Knowing them will go along way towards making your martial art better and a better art will serve you better when it really counts!
How To Defend Yourself Self Defence
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Author : Martin J Dougherty
language : en
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
Release Date : 2015-02-25
How To Defend Yourself Self Defence written by Martin J Dougherty and has been published by Amber Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-25 with Self-Help categories.
Written in easy-to-understand steps and accompanied by clear illustrations, How to Defend Yourself teaches realistic self-defence techniques that can be applied in everyday situations.
Bare Knuckle Britons And Fighting Irish
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Author : Adam Chill
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-08-11
Bare Knuckle Britons And Fighting Irish written by Adam Chill and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-11 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Boxing was phenomenally popular in 18th and 19th century Britain. Aristocrats attended matches and patronized boxers, and the most important fights drew tens of thousands of spectators. Promoters of the sport claimed that it showcased the timeless and authentic ideal of English manhood—a rock of stability in changing times. Yet many of the best fighters of the era were Irish, Jewish or black. This history focuses on how boxers, journalists, politicians, pub owners and others used national, religious and racial identities to promote pugilism and its pure English pedigree, even as ethnic minorities won distinction in the sport, putting the diversity of the Empire on display.
