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The Clinch (No Holds Barred Fighting) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Mark Hatmaker continues his "No Holds Barred" series with a text on the clinch. In it, he teaches clinch variations, how to control them, how to strike and throw from them, defenses to these techniques, and how to condition oneself for the intense, close-range battle that is the clinch.Mark begins his...

The Feldenkrais Method: Teaching by Handling Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The Feldenkrais method is an amazing method of retraining the body. It can cure chronic muscular or joint pain, repetitive stress injuries (this was why I was led to it), or just cause you to have a more supple, stronger body ---all with no exercise or painful stretches. This book is not an introduction...

Pankration: The Traditional Greek Combat Sport & Modern Martial Art Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is a rewrite and expanded version of Mr. Arvanitis's previous book on Greek pankration. There are additional photos and new sections included. The quality of the book matches that of the content presented. Although there are many fighting skills that can be found in other martial arts systems,...

Self-Awakening Yoga: The Expansion of Consciousness through the Body's Own Wisdom Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I can't recommend this book highly enough. Before I started my yoga practice, I did Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement, which enabled me to do yoga without hurting myself. The combination of body awareness and yoga is imperative, something that all the yoga-as-fitness books and dvds seem to leave...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Production value is first rate; pictures are clear and explanations are excellent. This book and it's predecessor, "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:Theory and Technique" are arguably the best martial arts books ever produced in terms of overall quality.Content is good but there is some of repetition of techniques...

Complete Conditioning for Golf (Complete Conditioning for Sports Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is excellent & has the most up to date exercise techniques for golfers. The DVD is also very helpful so you can actually see the exercises being done.Click Here to see more reviews about: Complete Conditioning for Golf (Complete Conditioning for Sports Series) From the tee to the greens,...

Sports Injury Handbook: Professional Advice for Amateur Athletes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Alan Levy has done a fantastic job in putting together so much in one book. It has nearly everything an athlete requires to not only stay in shape but also treating all kinds of injuries from little niggles to those that need surgery. And its all been bonded together in a very organized and methodical...

Wear and Tear: Stop the Pain and Put the Spring Back in Your Body Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I enjoyed Dr. Bob Arnot's "Wear And Tear: Stop The Pain And Put The Spring Back In Your Body." It's called a complete anti-aching program on the cover, and I find it a very useful book of advice for those who have the aches and pains from using your body the way it was meant to be used, to the fullest....

Chin Na in Ground Fighting: Principles, Theory and Submission Holds for All Martial Styles Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Author Al Arsenault offers a complete view of chin-na (gripping/grappling) techiques for the ground, from initial standing position to the ground application. The level of this book is basic to advanced--a person with little experience (you'll likely need some grappling experience to understand any book...

Incontinence A Time to Heal with Yoga and Acupressure: A Six Week Exercise Program for People With Simple Stress Urinary Incontinence Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)After my second child I had a real problems with leakage. Every time I sneezed or moved quickly I'd leak. It was so embarrassing. I worked with Dr. Ripoll's program and within 3 weeks I saw real results. By the end of the sixth week I was completely dry all the time. Six months ago I had my third child...

No Holds Barred Fighting: The Kicking Bible: Strikes for MMA and the Street (No Holds Barred Fighting series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Mark Hatmaker series on submissions have been brilliant, practical, and informative. Unfortunately with this "Kicking Bible" he has crossed into a realm that he intellectualized but does not teach very well. Having trained under powerful kickers like Malaipet, Kongtalanee Payakarun, and grappling under...

Golf Injury Handbook: Professional Advice for Amateur Athletes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is the best book I've ever read on golf related injuries. This book is a must for anyone who wants to enjoy playing golf for a lifetime. This book not only prescribes treatment for existing injuries, but also gives valuable advice on how to avoid them. Pick it up.Click Here to see more reviews...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Techniques Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)My first reaction upon receiving this book and browsing it was page after page of "Hmmm, I haven't seen that anywhere else before" and "Hey, that's really cool". This is truly the most advanced jiu-jitsu and submission grappling book released to date. I base this opinion on being a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu...

Relieving Pelvic Pain During and After Pregnancy: How Women Can Heal Chronic Pelvic Instability Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Having suffered with Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (a.k.a. SPD, Diastis Symphysis Pubis, pelvic girdle pain, and pregnancy-related pelvic pain) for most of two pregnancies now, I was very intrigued by this book that my sister gave me for Christmas. It was written by a physical therapist from the Netherlands...

Yoga Over 50 Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is filled with pretty pictures of seniors doing easy to difficult postures. No attempt is made to discuss the precautions anyone, but especially older people should take in practicing yoga, and I would definately not recommend it for an older beginner, especially anyone with injuries. A far...

Speed Improvement for Young Athletes: How to Sprint Faster in Your Sport in 30 Workouts Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)March 3, 2004 Reviewer: George R. Colfer, PhD. After reading two mixed reviews from 2002 and 2004, I decided to read and review this book. Considering who the book was written for (i.e., young athletes), I would recommend it as a Resource and Guide for Speed Improvement. No book is ever perfect for...

Pocket Guide to Musculoskeletal Diagnosis (Musculoskeletal Medicine) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book helped me focus my musculoskeletal exam and make it more effecient. It's a first rate book that ortho docs and GPs alike would benefit from using. GPs and ortho/pm&r/neuro residents may particuarly like the diagnostic work up and treatment sections, which most exam books don't have. I was...