THE GRAPPLE MANUAL

Heroes and Villains from the Golden Age of World Wrestling

A hilariously imaginative, illustrated gift book exploring the bizarre and flamboyant world of professional wrestling, written by celebrated grapple legend Kendo Nagasaki.
Kendo Nagasaki, a masked wrestler for over 40 years, celebrates the hilarious and theatrical 'sport' ofprofessional wrestling.
Alongside the golden greats - Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Mick McManus and Hulk Hogan - this highly illustrated book profiles over 30 often ridiculouslynamed, bizarrely dressed wrestlers from Britain and America. This is the cue for truly fascinating, anecdote-packed biographies - remember, these are not normal people - and hilarious imagery: think horrendous haircuts, over-the-top outfits, ludicrous stage personas and 30-stone men in leotards.
Making this a truly unique book, there's the opportunity for the reader to learn, through step-by-step instructions, the wrestlers' flamboyant fighting moves- clothes lines, body splashes and pile drivers (don't worry, all will be explained) - thus proving that anyone can put the showmanship back into self-defence.