The Teacher of Sparring by Edwin F. Shaw

[lklawson]

I'm pleased to announce that I've republished "Teacher of Sparring" by Edwin F. Shaw, 1886.

The pdf download is, as always, free:
The Teacher of Sparring by Edwin Shaw

Blurb:

Little is known of Edwin Shaw, save what he writes of himself. That he was an "experienced" boxing instructor, studied under Professor J. B. Bailey, and taught professional at Hotel Berkeley, Evans House, and "elsewhere in Boston" as well as at Harvard College.

His book is somewhat transitional between London Prize Ring rules and amateur boxing rules, focusing on Boxing as a legitimate gentleman

 

[Boganzo]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Will peruse later.

 

[lklawson]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Will peruse later.

Happy to share.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

 

[Higus]

looks interesting. I'm going to check it out tonight

 

[lklawson]

looks interesting. I'm going to check it out tonight

Don't neglect the section on the Chopper. It's kinda wacky looking but seems to work under certain circumstances within the rule set.

Not that I'd ever advise anyone to use that sort of Chopper in today's environment (unless they enjoy eating punches).

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk