Blood; Brawn; Brains and Broken Noses - Puglism, a Very British Art

Blood, Brawn, Brains and Broken Noses explores the evolution of pugilism, better known as boxing, from its origins in Ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. What are the sociological factors that motivate people to take up boxing? And how can the sport prevent societal ills? This book holds the answers.

Info autore

Chris Sykes has trained in the art of boxing since childhood and pursued other martial arts, such as karate and savate. He holds black belts in jiu-jitsu and kick boxing. He has been a full ABA coach and gained a first-class Bachelor of Arts in Martial Arts Theory and Practice and Sports Development in 2010. Eager to share his pugilistic knowledge, this is his first book.

Riassunto

Blood, Brawn, Brains and Broken Noses explores the evolution of pugilism, better known as boxing, from its origins in Ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. What are the sociological factors that motivate people to take up boxing? And how can the sport prevent societal ills? This book holds the answers.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: CHRIS SYKES
• Editore: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 22.08.2022
• EAN: 9781801501392
• ISBN: 978-1-80150-139-2
• Pagine: 192
• Dimensioni: 147 mm x 224 mm x 20 mm
• Peso: 316 g
• Categoria: Guide e manuali > Sport > Sport da combattimento, autodifesa