Showing results for "J" in Combat Sports & Self-Defense

It takes a certain kind of person to do whatever is necessary to make a living as a mixed martial arts fighter. And it takes another kind of person to stand out from all the rest as both a wild man and a rock star. Chris Leben, otherwise known as "The Crippler", is that kind of person. Leben's reputation started when he appeared on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality show and competition where hopeful fighters live together and vie for a UFC contract and a path to greatness.

Barry J. Whyte examines the dangers of boxing’s 24-hour weigh-in by looking into the far-reaching consequences of a fight between Joey Gamache and Arturo Gatti in February 2000. He shines a light on a controversial system which allows boxers to ‘boil down’ for the weigh-in the day before the fight then pile the weight back on in the time left before stepping into the ring. He exposes the extreme physiological dangers both boxers are subject to under this flawed system.

This book is specifically written for both Pacman fans, boxing enthusiasts, and random individuals who wish to take a closer look at the life of the "People's Champion". A sporting icon, Filipino's pride, and a man with countless abilities - that's how Manny Pacquiao is often described. In the realm of boxing he is known as "Pacman", but in the real world he is recognized as an idol of the mass - a man who had been a figure of hope, determination, and success.

Pro Wrestling podcast discussing Raw, Smackdown, and PLEs.

Telling the remarkable tale of a man who is still remembered on the streets of New Orleans and in the hearts of professional-wrestling fans, this book aims to restore the overlooked Junkyard Dog to his proper place in the history books. In 1979, Sylvester Ritter, also known as the Junkyard Dog, managed to break one of the final color barriers in the sport by becoming the first Black wrestler named undisputed top star of his promotion, and this biography reveals all the famous feuds and business back stories that made him a wrestling legend.

To become recognized in the boxing world, you have to sacrifice hours of hard work and give boxing everything. The golden rule of the sweet science is: The boxer who works the hardest, wins the fight. Unfortunately, you will reach a point where your punches don’t land anymore, your opponent can read every move you make, and your defense is easily broken down—making all your hard work ineffective. When you get outboxed over and over, you feel weak and it feels like you physically cannot get any better.

For years, I was a violent sociopath as a direct result of my childhood and then experiences as a soldier. My adventures in the methamphetamine culture certainly exacerbated that. I am not proud of this. I'm just saying what it is; that being said, this book will articulate that experience in a series of amusing anecdotes and thoughts that explain the important lessons that I learned during that time.

Lost in the annals of boxing is the sport's true Cinderella story. James J. Braddock, dubbed "Cinderella Man" by Damon Runyon, was a once promising light heavyweight for whom a string of losses in the ring and a broken right hand happened to coincide with the Great Crash of 1929.

Learn the boxing basics at home—discover how to punch, defend, and improve your footwork without the need for a boxing gym.

This is a collection of intimate and sometimes shocking conversations about motivation with 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts. The end result is 12 fascinating and unexpected stories about overcoming adversity and achieving success in life and Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu has often been used as a metaphor of life, but you can replace Jiu-Jitsu with any sport, business or ambitious pursuit - the lessons are universal. What drives ambitious people is often shaped by our subconscious mind. We are not always aware of the influences driving our behavior, but you will discover underlying themes.

Elliott J. Gorn's The Manly Art tells the story of boxing's origins and the sport's place in American culture. When first published in 1986, the book helped shape the ways historians write about American sport and culture, expanding scholarly boundaries by exploring masculinity as an historical subject and by suggesting that social categories like gender, class, and ethnicity can be understood only in relation to each other.

2 former college roommates rekindling their old college radio show in a new format. Welcome to the J&J SecuriCast Podcast where we talk about... who cares? WE CARE! Things like Anime, Superheroes, Pro-Wrestling, and many other nerd related topics. Join us Thursday nights on Twitch for the live broadcast of this podcast at https://www.twitch.tv/jandj_secuiricast

Welcome to WWC, where we take you on a comedic journey into the careers, and crimes, of professional wrestlers. It's true crime, it's comedy, it's pro wrestling. What more could you ask for?

Discussion, analysis, and commentary about all things from the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling.This podcast is a member of the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network.Learn more about the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network at voicesofwrestling.com.

A tell-all podcast ten years after season five of WWE Tough Enough, hosted by WWE Tough Enough season five contestant A.J. Kirsch. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch and check out the "Money Talks" tier to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, exclusive pictures and videos from myself and other Tough Enough contestants, entries from the journal I kept during my time shooting WWE Tough Enough, and more! Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and follow me on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch, all at @AJKirsch. Facebook is @iAmAJKirsch. Thanks for ...

Awareness, Capacity, Mindset and Knowledge. Combined, they can hep you spot danger before it happens, giving you precious seconds to take action. As incidents of violence continue to rise in both frequency and brutality, taking steps to increase your level of personal security can be the difference between becoming a victim and repelling an attack.

Lost in the annals of boxing is the sport's true Cinderella story. James J. Braddock, dubbed "Cinderella Man" by Damon Runyon, was a once promising light heavyweight for whom a string of losses in the ring and a broken right hand happened to coincide with the Great Crash of 1929.

Pro Wrestling Manager, Promoter and overall entertainer David Millan is Doing The Job every week discussing a wide range of topics with multiple guess and friends.

This book is a collection of intimate and sometimes shocking conversations about success. Each story will inspire, enlighten, and entertain you. In Success, not only did I seek to discover what motivates high achievers, but I also dug for the philosophies that lead to success. During these interviews, I asked uncomfortable questions that led to answers that often surprised even the athletes being interviewed, because it is the subconscious mind that drives most ambitious people to achieve.

Looking to learn about how you can use martial arts for self defense or for sport? This bundle has three audiobooks of some of the most popular forms of martial arts: Karate, Ju-Jitsu, and Taekwondo.