Fighting As Real As It Gets

Author : Michael Staack
Publisher : Springer
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9783476049919

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Fighting As Real As It Gets by Michael Staack Pdf

Michael Staack’s multi-year ethnography is the first and only comprehensive social-scientific analysis of the combat sport ‘Mixed Martial Arts’. Based on systematic training observations, the author meticulously analyses how Mixed Martial Arts practitioners conjointly create and immerse themselves into their own world of ultimate bodily combat. With his examination of concentrative technique demonstrations, cooperative technique train-ings, and chaotic sparring practices, Staack not only provides a sociological illumination of Mixed Martial Arts culture’s defining theme – the quest of ‘Fighting As Real As It Gets’. Rather further-more, he provides a compelling cultural-sociological case study on practical social constructions of ‘authenticity’.

Author : Michaell Staack
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Microsociology
ISBN : 3476049930

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Fighting as Real as it Gets by Michaell Staack Pdf

Author : Paul Bowman
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780197540336

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The Invention of Martial Arts by Paul Bowman Pdf

"The Invention of Martial Arts examines the media history of what we now call 'martial arts' and argues that martial arts is a cultural construction that was born in film, TV and other media. It argues that 'martial arts' exploded into popular consciousness entirely thanks to the work of media. Of course, the book does not deny the existence of real, material histories and non-media dimensions in martial arts practices. But it thoroughly recasts the status of such histories, combining recent myth-busting findings in historical martial arts research with important insights into the discontinuous character of history, the widespread 'invention of tradition', the orientalism and imagined geographies that animate many ideas about history, and the frequent manipulation of history for reasons of status, cultural capital, private or public power, politics, and/or financial gain. In doing so, The Invention of Martial Arts argues for the primacy of media representation as key player in the emergence and spread of martial arts. This argument overturns the dominant belief that 'real practices' are primary, while representations are secondary. The book makes its case via historical analysis of the British media history of such Eastern and Western martial arts as Bartitsu, jujutsu, judo, karate, tai chi and MMA across a range of media, from newspapers, comics and books to cartoon, film and TV series, as well as television adverts and music videos, focusing on key but often overlooked texts such as adverts for 'Hai Karate', the 1970s disco hit 'Kung Fu Fighting', and many other mainstream and marginal media texts"--

Author : William L. Cassidy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081608882

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The Complete Book Of Knife Fighting by William L. Cassidy Pdf

This is the classic book on knife fighting from one of the world's foremost experts. From it, you will learn all the facets of the art: assassination methods, history and development of knife design and in-depth reviews of the techniques perfected by Fairbairn, Biddle, Applegate and others. Rare photos and never-before-published info on Oriental techniques.

Author : Alison Dean
Publisher : Coach House Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781770566668

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Seconds Out by Alison Dean Pdf

Kicking ass and taking notes—what it’s like to be a woman in the ring. Alison Dean teaches English literature. She also punches people. Hard. But despite several amateur fights under her belt, she knows she will never be taken as seriously as a male boxer. “You punch like a girl” still isn’t a compliment — women aren’t supposed to choose to participate in violence. Her unique perspective as a 30-something university lecturer turned amateur fighter allows Dean to articulately and with great insight delve into the ways martial arts can change a person’s — and particularly a woman’s — relationship to their body and to the world around them, and at the same time considers the ways in which women might change martial arts. Combining historical research, anecdotal experience, and interviews with coaches and fighters, Seconds Out explores our culture’s relationship with violence, and particularly with violence practiced by women. "An important addition to women’s martial arts scholarship, Dean provides personal insight into the radical space women occupy in sport fighting. Seconds Out is a must-read for all fighters looking for mentors in the complicated world of martial arts." —L.A. Jennings, author of Mixed Martial Arts: A History from Ancient Fighting Sports to the UFC "Dean brings a fresh new female voice to the topic of combat sports." —Trevor Wittman, renowned MMA trainer, UFC analyst, and founder of ONX Sports "Trained in the discipline and art of both fighting and literature, Dean combines both with style. She honors the fighters, writers, and historians who have come before her and definitively ends the idea of women fighters as a novelty. Seconds Out is a must-read for anyone who feels the call of the bell and reverence for a good fight." —Sue Jaye Johnson

Author : Michael Perlman
Publisher : James Haworth
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781905080533

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Enzo Calzaghe - A Fighting Life by Michael Perlman Pdf

He is the genius behind the genius. Enzo never fought in the ring, but he still turned his son Joe into one of the top ten boxers on the planet - a World Champion with a record of 46 unbeaten fights. Now Enzo tells the extraordinary behind-the-scenes story of his flamboyant career and the making of a fighting legend. It is much more than a round-by-round tale of ropes and gloves, and grit and glory. For the first time, Enzo opens the family album and discloses intimate details of his bruising upbringing in Sardinia, where the Mafia lurked on every corner and his father practiced 'tough love'. He talks of fleeing Italy to hitch-hike and busk his way around Europe. He charts his improbable rise from slaving as a waiter cum-cook in a seaside restaurant to support many big name chart stars such as Shirely Bassey. Not only does it provide a unique insight into the father and son relationship that conquered boxing, but also shows how the heart and determination of one self-made man serves as an example for anyone who craves success and is prepared to overcome near-impossible odds to achieve it. 'I'm a life fighter,' he says. This book proves it.

Author : Dominic Malcolm,Ivan Waddington
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781000987188

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Eric Dunning and the Sociology of Sport by Dominic Malcolm,Ivan Waddington Pdf

This book celebrates the life and career of Eric Dunning. Eric Dunning was a pioneer of the sociology of sport, firstly known for his ground-breaking theoretical work with Norbert Elias, and his study of the development of football. Subsequently he published seminal work on amateurism, professionalism and the development of rugby (with Kenneth Sheard) and on football hooliganism (with Patrick Murphy and John Williams) and became a focal point for figurational sociological work on sport. Such was the scope of his thinking and the force of his personality that he bestrode the sociology of sport from its inception and initial organisational formation to his retirement. This book charts the breadth and depth of Eric Dunning’s influence through a series of chapters written by friends, colleagues and others who have worked with his ideas. Chapters provide an overview of his thinking, reflect on his own core research, and describe the departures this inspired across a range of topics embracing politics, sport, health and education, spanning different nations and sporting cultures. This book will be beneficial to students, researchers and professionals with an interest in sport and in the relationship between sport and society. The chapters in this book were originally published in Sport in Society.

Author : David Mayeda
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780595478910

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Fighting for Acceptance by David Mayeda Pdf

In recent years, mixed martial arts, also known as "ultimate fighting", has become the fastest-growing sport in American society, but it is also considered the most controversial. Based on interviews conducted with forty mixed martial arts athletes, Fighting for Acceptance answers these questions: Who are the ultimate fighters? How did they become involved in the sport? What goes on in their heads while competing? Do the fighters feel a social responsibility to preach nonviolence out of the sport? How do they see themselves fitting into today's society? Authors David Mayeda, a mixed martial arts fan and occasional fighter, and David Ching explore these political and sociological issues through in-depth interviews with fighters such as Randy "The Natural" Couture, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, "Dangerous" Dan Henderson, Jason "MayheM" Miller, Antonio McKee, Frank Trigg, Travis Lutter, Chris "The Crippler" Leben, and Guy Mezger. Fighting for Acceptance is for the sport's fans and its critics alike as it delves into the ramifications of the athletic event. This growing phenomenon is so controversial that many still question if it should even be considered a sport.

Author : Zac Robinson
Publisher : Black Mesa Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Mixed Martial Arts IQ by Zac Robinson Pdf

Mixed Martial Arts IQ is the Ultimate Trivia book for every MMA fan, from the casual to the hardcore. In it you'll find 250 trivia questions broken down into five rounds and ten categories: The Numbers Game, The Champs, The Cities, Events and Venues, The Injuries, The Knockouts and Submissions, The Great Fights, The Streaks, Movies and TV, Who said It and Nicknames, and The Crazy Feats and Facts. Do you have what it takes to become the greatest of all-time? Are you worthy of a championship belt? Have you trained hard? Have you perused the MMA Internet forums? Do you know facts about MMA that would make Jason Miller blush or knock Chris Lytle out cold? If so, you may be on your way to becoming Mixed Martial Arts IQ's greatest of all-time . . . but even if MMA IQ gives you a healthy dose of ground and pound like Brock Lesnar with his oversized fists, you'll love every minute of it! “Every time I work on a cut I am being tested and I feel confident I can pass the test. After reading MMA IQ I’m not so sure I can do the same with this book.” — UFC Cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran, stitchdurangear.com “MMA fans everywhere pay attention—this is your best chance to reign supreme in your favorite bar stool. The trivia and stories come at you so fast and so furious you’ll wish Stitch Duran was in your corner getting you ready to do battle.” — Sam Hendricks, award-winning author of Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting “From the rookie fan to the pound for pound trivia champs, MMA IQ has something that will challenge the wide spectrum of fans that follow the sport.” — Robert Joyner, mmapayout.com “I thought I knew MMA, but this book took my MMA IQ to a whole new level . . . fun read, highly recommended.” — William Li, findmmagym.com

Author : J. C. Ryle
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433580116

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Fighting for Holiness by J. C. Ryle Pdf

Put on the Armor of God in Your Daily Battle Against Sin "True Christianity is a fight," wrote J. C. Ryle in 1877. He argued that from the day of their conversion until the day they die, Christians are called to be soldiers for Christ in a war for their holiness. This inspiring call to action written more than 100 years ago continues to be a source of great encouragement and inspiration for believers today. In this addition to the Crossway Short Classics series, Ryle explains why the fight for holiness is one of absolute necessity for Christians. Identifying the three main enemies of every believer—the world, the flesh, and the devil—he emboldens them to "either fight or be lost" in their daily battle and offers biblical and historical examples of notable Christian "soldiers." Fighting for Holiness is a bold reminder for believers to daily put on the whole armor of God and train their eyes on Christ. Spiritually Challenging and Inspiring: Helps believers identify and overcome 3 enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil A Christian Classic: Content adapted from J. C. Ryle's classic book Holiness Part of the Crossway Short Classics series

Author : Paul Bowman, Professor of Cultural Studies at Cardiff University, UK
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781786605504

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The Martial Arts Studies Reader by Paul Bowman, Professor of Cultural Studies at Cardiff University, UK Pdf

The first authoritative overview of martial arts studies, written by pioneers of this dynamic and rapidly expanding new field

Author : Jason Holt,Marc Ramsay
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781000450446

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The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts by Jason Holt,Marc Ramsay Pdf

Mixed martial arts (MMA)—unarmed fighting games permitting techniques derived from a variety of martial arts and combat sports— has exploded from the fringes of sport into a worldwide phenomenon, a sport as controversial as it is compelling. This is the first book to pay MMA the serious philosophical attention it deserves. With contributions from leading international scholars of the philosophy of sport and martial arts, the book explores topics such as whether MMA qualifies as a martial art, the differences between MMA and the traditional martial arts, the aesthetic dimensions of MMA, the limits of consent and choice in MMA and whether MMA can promote moral virtues. It also explores cutting-edge practical and ethical topics, including the role of gender in MMA, and the question of whether trans athletes should be allowed to compete in the women’s divisions. The contributors to this anthology take down, ground and pound, and submit many essential questions about this fascinating recent development in the culture of sport and spectacle. This is important reading for anybody with an interest in combat sports, martial arts, or the philosophy, sociology, culture or history of sport.

Author : Cindi Madsen
Publisher : Entangled: Embrace
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781640634503

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Until You're Mine by Cindi Madsen Pdf

Ways to screw up the MMA comeback I've been working so hard on: 1. Check out my trainer's little sister in front of him, which gets me hit in the head 2. Make excuses to stay at the gym afterhours so I can watch her face scrunch up while she balances the books 3. Forget that she's leaving at the end of the summer and we're supposed to be sticking to just friends 4. Get caught making out with her, earning even more hellacious training sessions, along with a warning to stay away 5. Switch my focus to proving I won't stop fighting until she's mine Each book in the Fighting for Her series is STANDALONE: * Until You're Mine * Until We're More

Author : Chris Edwards
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781475841732

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Insights on Insincerity by Chris Edwards Pdf

Insights on Insincerity analyzes the concept of insincerity thematically through four types of relationships: from authority to the subordinate, the subordinate to authority, among equals, and in the self and society. Through this, references to classical literature, history, psychology, sociology, and popular culture are examined and analyzed.

Author : Patrick Jones
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512458077

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Ultimate Fighting by Patrick Jones Pdf

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What if a boxer and a wrestler fought? Who would win? What if a fighter skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tangled with a foe trained in traditional judo? These were questions that fans of combat sports asked for years, but how to settle it? The answer: mixed martial arts. In this action-packed book, you'll meet the superstars and record holders of mixed martial arts, get behind-the-scenes details about some of its most dramatic moments, and find out what the future holds for this radical hybrid sport.