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Violent Designs
10-22-2010, 08:25 AM
Taken from Sherdog:

http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/the-straight-left-and-how-to-cultivate-it/13220309

(download PDF for free but I'm buying the **** thing)


One of the most popular boxers of the early 20th Century, "Peerless" Jim Driscoll wrote multiple books instructing in the sweet science.

With a computed lifetime record of 63-4-6, 39 KO, physical trainer for the British Army in WWI, and internationally regarded for his technical skill, the Featherweight boxer had more than enough experience and skills to write this, somewhat short, book on the Straight Left.

More than just a "jab," Driscoll lays out his case that the Straight Left is a neglected, often misunderstood, workhorse of the skillful boxer. He builds his case from chapter to chapter, culminating with specific instruction on how to train with both live sparring partners, targets, shadow boxing, and footwork drills.

This book is a priceless snapshot of a nearly forgotten style, sure to please modern boxers and martial artists.

Old school English boxing manual

Very good stuff, illustrations, in-depth analysis of it all

Funny how much of it looks like Xing Yi

Straight lead.... Beng quan

**** similarities....

i should go learn Xing Yi