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With the world or combat sports put on hold and hundreds of thousands of students training from home in 2020, the mental study of jiujitsu has become more important than ever. In the highly requested third volume of the Danaher Diaries, there are now over 100 musings from the mind of John Danaher from before and during the worldwide pandemic that drove the BJJ community out of gyms and onto various online training programs. Danaher's writings cover the timely to the timeless as he reflects on the current state of jiujitsu and it's unchanging constants.

On the night in 1964 that Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) stepped into the ring with Sonny Liston, he was widely regarded as an irritating freak who danced and talked way too much. Six rounds later Ali was not only the new world heavyweight boxing champion: He was "a new kind of black man" who would shortly transform America's racial politics, its popular culture, and its notions of heroism. No one has captured Ali—and the era that he exhilarated and sometimes infuriated—with greater vibrancy, drama, and astuteness than David Remnick.

This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584–1645) is the single-most influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to triumph and the philosophical meaning of Bushido — "the way of the warrior."

In this thrilling, no-holds-barred memoir that shows why he is “an inspiration to millions of WWE fans around the world” (Triple H), WWE Champion Drew McIntyre tells the incredible roller-coaster story of his life, from a small village in Ayrshire, Scotland, to the bright lights of WWE. From...

Joining a boxing gym is intimidating for beginners. Causing most people who have the desire to start boxing, to miss out on the mental and physical benefits that you gain from boxing—I want to stop this. I was once very lazy; I lacked discipline and was generally scared to try anything that looked difficult. You most likely find yourself in that position, but enough is enough; it is time to improve yourself.

The Black Book of Jujutsu By Professor G. K. “Silas” Singh IBJJF World Champion 5-Time Pan American Champion Professional Fuji BJJ Referee Sponsored Athlete In The Black Book of Jujutsu, Professor Singh—an IBJJF World Champion, five-time Pan American Champion, and respected professional referee—presents a groundbreaking approach to mastering the art of survival, performance, and flow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and beyond. His son Dante Singh a IBJJF, NAGA, Newbreed and FUJI Champion contributed in the writing of Chapter 4. He is a (Vale Tudo BJJ) Martial Art Instructor and FUJI BJJ ...

Explores in depth the foundational skills and operating principles that empower mastery, including accurate perceptive awareness and effective interaction Looks at how to control your mind and transform your perceptive experience so what you are experiencing aligns with what’s actually...

A bare-knuckled, tell-all memoir from Mike Tyson, the onetime heavyweight champion of the world—and a legend both in and out of the ring. Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon—Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during his three...

On an overcast day in 1987, the pro wrestling landscape was altered forever when a reported 93,173 fans converged on the Pontiac Silverdome outside Detroit to see Hulk Hogan defend his championship against André the Giant. For several years, Vincent Kennedy McMahon had been transforming old-time rasslin' into mainstream "sports entertainment," incorporating A-list celebrities into storylines and forcing even cynics to follow the proceedings.

Feeling lost, overwhelmed by life's challenges, and searching for a deeper sense of fulfillment? YOUR SOLUTION IS HERE! "Ikigai, Kaizen & Hansei" is not just another self-help book—it's your ultimate guide to transforming your life using the timeless wisdom of Japan. Discover practical tools to find your life’s purpose, achieve long-lasting happiness, and turn failures into stepping stones for success. Here’s what you’ll gain from this transformative journey: ✨ Unlock Your True Purpose: Discover your Ikigai, the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world ...

He was the most vicious, bloodthirsty, reviled villain in the history of the ring. During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, he drew record crowds everywhere he went and left a trail of burned and bloody opponents in his wake. But what those legions of fans screaming for his head never knew was that The Sheik was really Eddie Farhat. The son of Arab immigrants, Farhat served his country proudly in World War II and was fulfilling the American dream. When he wasn't screaming unintelligibly and attacking his enemies, he was busy being the owner and operator of World Wide Sports.

Richard Bresler was Rorion Gracie's first student in LA, and is widely recognized as the first student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the US. His memoir, Worth Defending, chronicles his over 40 years' involvement with the Gracie family and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, including the almost 20 years he spent working closely alongside Rorion helping to grow Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie Garages, the challenge matches, the founding of the Gracie Academy, and the inception of the UFC.

Andrew Hudson, a boxing coach and psychological expert, has created this guide to give men a step-by-step process to develop their mental toughness and improve their future performances. Boxing is a discipline that breeds champions, driven by elite mental toughness that results in consistent top performances. In this guide, boxing’s harshest lessons have been deconstructed.

One of the world’s foremost experts in historical swordfighting and martial arts systems, Dr. Guy Windsor, wants to teach you how to maximize your personal development and live up to your true potential–in training, in martial arts, and in life–even when training solo.

Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, world renowned for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, believing that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical discipline - they are a perfect metaphor for personal growth. In Be Water, My Friend Shannon Lee shares previously untold stories from her father's life along with the concepts at the core of his teachings.

A star-studded, dynamic production performed by Jim Gray with a foreword written and read by Tom Brady. Talking to GOATs audio also features appearances by Bob Costas, Vin Scully, Carol Burnett, and Snoop Dogg. “As a sportscaster and sports historian, Jim’s career genuinely stands the test...

Whether you are a martial arts history aficionado or someone wanting a simple and understandable history — THE FOUNDING OF JUJUTSU & JUDO IN AMERICA is for you! This book seeks to provide you an easily accessible, yet highly informative, account of how the Japanese fighting art made its way to the United States and why it has become a permanent part of the American cultural mosaic.

Men of the Code is a handbook for men who want to live life to the fullest with character, honor, and integrity. This inspiring book examines the current state of men's character and ethics, and teaches you how to hold yourself to a higher standard. This is more than a book on character and ethics. This hard-hitting book goes much deeper into why you should hold yourself to a higher standard and exactly how to do that. This amazing book guides men and boys through the character traits that should be integrated into every man's life! It teaches you exactly how to develop and live by your own...

In 1997, World Championship Wrestling was on top. It was the number-one pro wrestling company in the world, and the highest-rated show on cable television. Each week, fans tuned in to Monday Nitro, flocked to sold-out arenas, and carried home truckloads of WCW merchandise. Sting, Bill Goldberg, and the New World Order were household names. Superstars like Dennis Rodman and KISS jumped on the WCW bandwagon. It seemed the company could do no wrong.

The blanket statement that pro wrestling greatness is completely up to each individual, period, end of sentence has never sat particularly well with long-time pro wrestling columnist and podcaster "The Doc" Chad Matthews. In fact, he strongly disagrees, having long posited that professional wrestling is reasonably objectifiable, like modern college football rankings in the playoff era.