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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN num: 9780595216512
ISBN number: 059521651X
Label: Writers Club Press
Manufacturer: Writers Club Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 167
Printing Date: 2002-02
Publishing house: Writers Club Press
Sale Popularity Level: 149896
Studio: Writers Club Press
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Hardcore Self-defense delves into the subjects of combat psychology, unarmed combat, and the use of weapons. Totally unlike any martial-arts book you've ever seen!
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...that's a common complaint among the semi-literate.
This is a very well-written, concise, and authoritative book intended for those who have some basic knowledge of self-defense techniques. One feature that distinguishes this book from lesser manuals is the author's diligence in describing techniques that DON'T work, and explaining why they don't.
If you're looking for a basic introduction to self-defense with lots of illustrations, this probably isn't your book. On the other hand, if you're just starting out in a martial art, this book might save you thousands of wasted hours (and bucks) by steering you away from some techniques that will only wind up getting you stomped with a little style.
For the intermediate-level martial artist, this book is filled with solid advice and suggestions that might help redefine your training emphasis in ways you probably never expected.
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"Hardcore Self-Defense" is not your standard self-defense book. There are no pictures or illustrations, and the book is not really intended to teach techniques. What "Hardcore Self-defense" does teach is concepts and principles that will help anyone learn to protect himself or herself from a violent attacker.
"Hardcore Self-defense" also offers numerous tips and ideas for improvised weapons. When I very first read the book I found some things (like belt fighting) which seemed like a pretty good idea, and when I practiced them they worked out OK. A couple months later I was looking at "Hardcore Self-defense" again and found a couple more ideas that I liked (adapting large steel washers as a thrown distraction weapon; and the idea of hidden body armour beyond that of the `bulletproof vest'), that again after practice worker out quite well.
There is also a very interesting introduction to knife-fighting, where the author points out some of the finer points of using a knife in combat, such as the need for a longer blade (6+ inches, ala James Keating's American Blade Concepts / Riddle of Steel instruction).
Overall, I found "Hardcore Self-defense" to be a very interesting book with several good ideas for anyone interested in self-defense to consider.
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Very interesting book. . .
Unlike other books in this genre, which seem directed at traditional martial artists or the average civilian, this seems to have been written for a more specialized audience -- those who are already familiar with self-defense, but want to take their knowledge "to the subsequent level".
The bulk of the text seems to be divided into two main categories. First, several aspects of self-defense (i.e., preparedness, rape prevention, combat, and the aftermath) are discused from an abstract psychological perspective that is insightful, intense, and unlike anything else I've ever read. These are intermediate to advanced concepts which, once understood, can improve your chances of survival much more so than the typical collection of "tactics and techniques". Secondly, a significant portion of the book is spent discussing the various types of weapons available -- with great emphasis placed on improvised weapons -- and details the strengths and weaknesses of each, as well as explodes various myths about the "effectiveness" of a number of inferior choices.
This was a very unique book which anyone with a strong interest in the subject is encouraged to read. You WILL learn!
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Although I believe it was an honest effort, some of the information was misleading. A few of the authors views were in error as I know from experiance. (i.e. "a knife shorter than 3 inches is BS." I have seen people attacked and severely injured by screwdrivers and knives shorter than that.) There were some good points, and I'm sure that some people who have never been exposed to this will find the section on the use of a belt particularly interesting. Certainly NOT the holy grail of martial arts books though.
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This title is unique among self-defense books in the fact that it doesn't include hundreds of pictures of a uniform-wearing "instructor" showing traditional martial arts techniques the author claims to be self-defense. In fact, this title is just the opposite. It contains no pictures to distract the reader and instead emphasizes simple but effective self-defense techniques, tactics, and strategies.
It's one of the best books available on this subject.
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