In 2012, Kazakhstan shocked the weightlifting world by winning four Gold medals at the London Olympics. Kazakhstan had competed as an independent country at the Olympics since 1996. Before the 2008 Olympics, Kazakhstan had never won gold in weightlifting. The secrets of Kazakhstan’s success lie in four elements: gif...

Dieses Buch ist ein praxisbezogener Ausbildungsleitfaden für die moderne Nahkampfausbildung von Soldaten, basierend auf dem israelischen Nahkampfsystem Krav Maga. Geschrieben wurde es von dem führenden Nahkampfausbilder in Europa. Carsten Draheim und sein Team von militärischen und polizeilichen Spezialkräften gelte...

A key manual for human rights education and litigation in sport, in particular before the European Court of Human Rights. This essential book describes the scope and limits of the European Court of Human Rights’ role in resolving human rights disputes in sport, drawing on its own case law and other jurisdictions, no...

Muay Thai, the ancient martial art of Thailand, is more than just a fighting techniqueーit's a rich tapestry woven into the cultural fabric of the nation. In this book, we embark on a journey through the history, evolution, and significance of Muay Thai, from its mysterious origins to its modern-day status as a glob...

One of the most underrated players in baseball history, Bill Virdon went on to successfully manage four Major League teams. Rookie of the Year with the 1955 St. Louis Cardinals, he played center field for 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, next to right fielder Roberto Clemente. Virdon's key plays clinched the ...

A darkly funny sports memoir about a mid-life crisis, exercise addiction, tennis, and how to grow up when you really, really don't want to At forty-one, Scarlett Thomas was a successful novelist and a senior academic. She’d quit smoking, gotten healthier, settled down in a lovely house with a wonderful partner. She’...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 The uplifting, feel-good autobiography of Ben Ryan, the coach of the Olympic gold-medal winning Fijian rugby team It is late summer 2013. Ben Ryan, a red-haired, 40-something, spectacle-wearing Englishman, is given 20 minutes to decide whether he wants to...

The need for qualified high school strength and conditioning professionals has never been greater. Whether following the framework for long-term athletic development or teaching weight training as a lifelong fitness activity, you need to offer both the environment and instructional skills to safely develop strong st...

This manual is for survival and surviving a volatile situation (known widely by in the tactical and security industry as a "shit hits the fan" (SHTF) situation). This manual is structured in a logical sequence based on the numerous considerations for preparing for and succeeding in various survival contexts. We begi...

From the world's number one golf coach, the pro who teaches the pros, comes the only guide you'll need to improve your game, whatever your level of play. Leadbetter's Faults and Fixes, published in 1993, remains one of the most important golf guides to players all over the world. Over thirty years later, he brings u...

From “one of the best [Krav Maga] instructors in the world . . . this book gives you access to his experience and knowledge.” (Amir Perets, Krav Maga 4th degree black belt, former hand-to-hand combat instructor for elite units in the Israeli Defense Force) Learn the ultimate form of self defense with the top-selling...

Join the Lever-Action Revolution! The tried and true lever-action rifle is more popular than ever. Whether you’re looking to collect a classic Winchester for a family heirloom, or purchase a big-bore Marlin for hunting big game, Lever Actions! covers it all! But this expansive book doesn’t stop with the classicsーwe...

Why is strength training important for the basketball athlete? In a dynamic game that changes by the instant, athletes need to be conditioned to sustain the highly stressful workloads experienced during practice or a game. For the basketball athlete, that means strength cannot be defined only as a measure of how muc...

Krav Maga Tactical Survival presents proven solutions to dangerous, real-life situations. Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been battle-tested by police, armed forces, private security personnel and security-minded individuals around the globe for 60 years. Krav Maga...

'I love Tifo' Ian Wright 'Tifo are great' Alan Shearer 'Tifo have changed the game when it comes to football analysis' Elis James RULE #1: DON'T WATCH THE BALL Yes, football is about stars, goals and glory. But it's also about the intense calculations and movements being made by the twenty-one other players on the p...

It’s no secret that if you plan to run in the toughest endurance races, you need to physically prepare for the extreme demands you will be subjecting your body to. But successful runners will be quick to note that physical preparation is only part of the equation. You need to be mentally strong to withstand, and ove...