Defensive Exercises: Comprising Wrestling, Boxing (1840)

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Kessinger Publishing, 2008 - Health & Fitness - 228 pages
Defensive Exercises: Comprising Wrestling, Boxing is a book written by Donald Walker and originally published in 1840. The book is a comprehensive guide to self-defense techniques, focusing on the sports of wrestling and boxing. It includes detailed instructions on various techniques, including throws, holds, punches, and footwork. The book is intended for both beginners and advanced practitioners, and provides a thorough understanding of the principles of self-defense. The author also includes tips on physical fitness and training, as well as advice on how to avoid dangerous situations. Overall, Defensive Exercises: Comprising Wrestling, Boxing is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning self-defense techniques and improving their physical fitness.Defense Against Brute Force, By Various Means; Fencing And Broad Sword, With Simpler Methods; The Gun, And Its Exercise; The Rife, And Its Exercise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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