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2) Creed II
Publisher
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family's past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what's worth fighting for, and discover that nothing's more important...
Publisher
CBS
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
From the Peabody Award-winning creators of American Vandal, Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, this is a comedic documentary-style series that follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team, as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, seventeen-year-old rookie Organizm, and their 27-year-old veteran, Creamcheese.
Publisher
Distributed by R-Squared Films
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
As one of the rising talents of amateur boxing, Howard Winstone, the boy from Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, was fast making a name for himself with his knock out right hand. A long professional fighting career surely beckoned. Then disaster strikes. An industrial accident results in Howard losing three fingers on his right hand. Through sheer determination, and despite only being able to make a fist with one hand, Howard develops a dynamic new style and...
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Strap on those soccer cleats, grab the bike helmets and head outside for fun and games, it's time for sports stories! In Arthur, Kate appears to be hypnotized by the soccer game on television! Then, in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Dad Tiger gives Daniel his old bicycle. This DVD also features Molly and her friends from Molly of Denali raising money to attend a basketball tournament!
6) The champ
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Wallace Beery plays a washed-up prizefighter making a ring comeback to provide for his son.
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Frankie is a former boxing manager who initially refuses to train Maggie due to her gender and age. With her talent and his coaching, the spirited young fighter rises through the ranks of women's boxing and the pair form a touching bond in the process. This title has been Repackaged.
8) Prefontaine
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The true-life story of legendary track star Steve Prefontaine, the exciting and sometimes controversial "James Dean of Track," whose spirit captured the heart of the nation!
9) Rocky V
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
Upon returning home from his latest triumph, Rocky Balboa (Stallone) learns that all his money has been lost by an unscrupulous financial advisor. To make matters worse, his fight-related injuries force his retirement from the ring. So Rocky, his wife Adrian (Talia Shire), and his son Rocky Jr. (Sage Stallone) move to their old, low-rent neighborhood in South Philadelphia. There, the fighter must resolve the deep-rooted resentment held by his son,...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Complete your review of the basics of chess—including how to castle, the difference between checkmate and stalemate, and the etiquette of play. Then shift your attention to some astonishing aspects of the game and find out about simultaneous exhibitions, blindfolded play, and chess computers..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A tai chi master is like an archer who never misses a target. Gaining clarity and calm through practice, you will learn to craft noble desires like straight arrows and release them from your bow with the force of your intent to manifest in the world. Ponder the power of your focused will, and learn the next form movements: sealing and closing and diagonal flying.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Movements in tai chi are graceful, balanced, and unhurried, and this is accomplished through mindful awareness of your body, thoughts, and emotions. Mindfulness is an essential element of tai chi and a vital tool for a harmonious life. Use this awareness as you learn the next two movements of the form: single whip and step up and raise hands.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Build your arsenal of tactical skills by looking for winning patterns on the board. After covering three go-to punches—pins, skewers, and forks—Mr. Silman turns to decoys, double attacks, discovered attacks, and more. Armed with these patterns of play, you now have a major tactical advantage..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
In tai chi, the whole body is connected in smooth motion, and the hips and waist lead the movement. Relax your midsection and low back, and practice with the weighted tai chi ball to help you get the feeling of circling and spiraling. Continue with the next movements in the form: punch under elbow and repulse the monkey.
15) Qigong Breathing
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Deepen your understanding by reviewing all the movements you’ve learned so far, focusing on your internal sensations as you gently and continuously flow from movement to movement. Explore qigong meditative breathing, and uncover how the breath creates the continuous link from intentions to chi to body.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Continue your study of the principles of tai chi with the art's most fundamental concept: when you're in harmony and balance, everything works better. Consider how this applies to your body, your mind, and your relationships with others. Learn the first two movements of the Yang-style 40 form: commencing and grasp the bird's tail.
Publisher
Youth Sports Club
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
This program shows coaches and parents from the youth level all the way up to High School a wide variety of useful drills. "48 Championship Basketball Drills" covers: shooting, conditioning, defensive skills, rebounding, ball handling, passing and foul shooting techniques. The 22 shooting drills are especially valuable and many of them have been used by teams at all levels. The program concludes with four sample practices along with ten coaching tips....
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
While you must have tactical and positional skills to be a formidable chess player, learning the strategy behind a successful endgame is crucial to bringing your understanding of chess to the next level. This first of three lessons on oft-neglected endgame strategy introduces you to the powers of the king. Mr. Silman shows you how the kings can take over the chessboard..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Listen to the tale of the wandering monk and the two temple brothers, contemplate the Laughing Buddha, and gain an appreciation of the importance of not taking life too seriously. The Wu way of non-striving allows you to let go of control, tension, and expectation. Keep this playful attitude as you step back to ride the tiger and turn body and lotus kick.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In this lesson, you’ll begin putting all the pieces together from previous lessons. Learn to read the board for imbalances, and then discover how to put those imbalances to work. A wealth of examples teaches you to understand “the body language of the board”—a skill that separates successful players from their defeated opponents..
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