Ulf Karlsson

Lyckolatrinen är berättelsen om åtta helt vanliga värmlandspojkar som svetsades samman under sin militärtjänst, där det militära ändå kom i skymundan av något annat helt ofattbart. Skulle vanliga värnpliktiga för den sakens skull komma att döda utan att det råder något krig? Skildringen ger en bild av lumparlivet på tidigt 1960-tal med en mix av komik och allvar. Parallellt med den militära vardagen dras soldaterna in i en helt osannolik historia som via Munkfors leder ända till en dödscell i Mexiko. I historien spelar en latrin en avgörande roll. Latrin är ju vanligtvis något som kan liknas vid avträde, toalett, dass, avföring, exkrementer, spillning eller bräck. I denna berättelse utgör emellertid latrin allt annat än en skitsak. Författaren Ulf Karlsson har ett förflutet som mångfaldig idrottsledare, egen företagare och lärare. Han var bl.a. förbundskapten för svenska friidrottslandslaget 2001-2004. Under perioden 2005-2007 innehade han en gästprofessur i ledarskap vid Göteborgs universitet. Ulf har också varit yrkesmilitär under sex år. Han har tidigare medverkat med artiklar och betraktelser i olika tidskrifter och böcker. "Lyckolatrinen" är Ulfs debutroman.

The Comprehensive Guide to Bare-Knuckle Boxing TechniquesMartial artists David Lindholm and Ulf Karlsson present this practical guide to learning and effectively applying the classic combative skill of bare-knuckle boxing in real-world situations. This age-old fighting practice, also known as pugilism, began long ago in Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire and developed over time into a precursor to the modern sport of boxing. Lindholm and Karlsson discuss the differences between the bare-knuckle approaches used by various historical teachers, and provide useful technical instruction on how to implement the strategies yourself. They cover stances, strikes, punches, kicks, counters, throws, and avoidance as well as essential components of training and conditioning. Studying these time-tested techniques and carefully practicing the patterns will allow you strike hard yet still protect your ungloved hands, and be able to do so in a variety of conditions and scenarios. The Bare-Knuckle Boxer's Companion is illustrated with hundreds of pictures depicting classical actions and poses, and is also rounded out with a superb bibliography of recommended historical source texts. This valuable guide is a must-have resource for any modern-day self-defense student, from beginners to experienced martial artists, as well as anyone interested in the history of fighting and boxing. This book is also available from Echo Point Books in paperback (ISBN 1648370993).

The Comprehensive Guide to Bare-Knuckle Boxing TechniquesMartial artists David Lindholm and Ulf Karlsson present this practical guide to learning and effectively applying the classic combative skill of bare-knuckle boxing in real-world situations. This age-old fighting practice, also known as pugilism, began long ago in Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire and developed over time into a precursor to the modern sport of boxing. Lindholm and Karlsson discuss the differences between the bare-knuckle approaches used by various historical teachers, and provide useful technical instruction on how to implement the strategies yourself. They cover stances, strikes, punches, kicks, counters, throws, and avoidance as well as essential components of training and conditioning. Studying these time-tested techniques and carefully practicing the patterns will allow you strike hard yet still protect your ungloved hands, and be able to do so in a variety of conditions and scenarios. The Bare-Knuckle Boxer's Companion is illustrated with hundreds of pictures depicting classical actions and poses, and is also rounded out with a superb bibliography of recommended historical source texts. This valuable guide is a must-have resource for any modern-day self-defense student, from beginners to experienced martial artists, as well as anyone interested in the history of fighting and boxing. This book is also available from Echo Point Books in hardcover (ISBN 1648370985).