Author: William EdwardsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boxers (Sports)
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Art of Boxing and Manual of Training: The Deluxe Edition
Author: William EdwardsPublisher:
ISBN: 9780981020228
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
In 1888, William Edwards wrote "The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training" with the help of his friend and former ring opponent, Arthur Chambers. One of the earliest American books on the subject, "The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training" features detailed boxing techniques as well as tips on diet and exercise. The book also includes the various rules governing ringcraft, most notably the American Fair-Play Rules. The inclusion of these rules resulted in the book's inclusion in a landmark 1895 Supreme Court case pitting the state of Louisiana against boxing in New Orleans. This deluxe edition contains additional material including William Edwards' obituary and newspaper reports of the Louisiana court case.
Art of Boxing and Manual of Training Illustrated
Author: William EdwardsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Originally written in 1888, the "Art of Boxing and Manual of Training Illustrated" was the first of its kind. A boxing training manual intent on conveying the art of boxing, physical fitness knowledge, and the power of sport to the general public. Written by William "Billy" Edwards, then ex-Champion Lightweight of America and England along with lithographs with his friend and former ring opponent, Arthur Chambers, Edwards walks through the very basics of boxing in clear and concise language. A great historical reference and a valuable addition to any library concerned with the history of boxing and martial arts.
Boxing
Author: Danna ScottPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780399526015
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
An easy-to-understand, fully illustrated guide to health and fitness with the art of boxing. It will be useful either to the novice fighter or to those looking for a new form of exercise. It explains the equipment, punches and combinations, defensive skills and movement, ring strategy, boxing styles, training techniques, and tricks of the trade.
Author: Daniel Mendoza
Author: William Edwards
Author: William EdwardsBoxing Mastery
Author: Mark HatmakerPublisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1884654215
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
This comprehensive manual illustrates and tells how to throw advanced combinations, cut off the ring, fight off the ropes, generate power, corner a foe and how to hit and not get hit. Information is presented through logical, easy-to-follow drills that require just two pairs of gloves and the enthusiasm of a sparring partner.
The Art of Boxing
Author: Tom LottaPublisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781478360384
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Tom Lotta was army lightweight champion 1944-1945. Tom fought 48 times, losing twice on decisions. One of those losses was to Joe Brown who later became the undisputed lightweight champion of the world. Tom wrote this book to introduce basic boxing skills that are concise enough and simple enough for youngsters. This book is also the official instruction manual for the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame.
Boxer's Book of Conditioning & Drilling
Author: Mark HatmakerPublisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1935937448
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Going beyond the standard workout for boxers, this innovative manual introduces a diverse set of training methods, integrating them into drill sets that build the athletic attributes for which past and present fighters are known. From Leroy Jones sparring with chickens and Ken Norton’s 15 combined rounds of shadow boxing, sparring, and bag work to Ricky Hatton’s staggering 12-round sparring bouts with a body belt and Kosta Tszyu’s creative tennis-ball and head-strap punching apparatus, this guide highlights a wide vocabulary of exercises, all incorporating boxing-specific equipment. The drills can be performed solo or with a partner, and each piece of equipment is approached individually with detailed descriptions of routines, including floor exercises and drills with the heavy bag, medicine ball, horizontal rope, and jump rope. With two workout menus for weight training, this guide guarantees a regime to suit any individual need—be it professional or simply a desire to train like some of the best athletes in the world.
