Knife Fighting Techniques

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There are many books on the market that describe the practices of American-style karate and tae kwon do, but few that also explore the rich history and development of these traditions and the philosophy behind them. A 10th-degree black belt regarded as a pioneer in popularizing these disciplines in the West, Keith D. Yates is in a unique position to expand practitioners’ knowledge. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photos, this book discusses in clear, cogent language the origins of karate and tae kwon do, their philosophical underpinnings, and how they evolved in America. Yates also offers authoritative practical information on such common student concerns as the difference between karate and tae kwon do, the requirements for earning a black belt (and the different kinds of black belts), the best style to learn for self-defense, the significance and effectiveness of forms, and even how to find a legitimate school or instructor. Also featuring inspiring short biographies of some of the most famous figures in American karate, The Complete Guide to American Karate and Tae Kwon Do helps students understand both the “how” and the “why” of these vital martial arts traditions.

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• ISBN13: 9781583942154
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Finally, not another "This is a kick, this is a punch." book!

by Joseph A. Ottoson from Lafayette, CO United States on 2005-07-15
Perhaps I was mistaken in assuming that a book titled "American Freestyle Katate A Guide to Sparring" would focus more on sparring and strategy and tactics over basics, but I'm glad I assumed the content would match the title. 'Cause it does.A typical MA book demonstrates basic punches and kicks, maybe has a brief section on sparring and then hits you with a half dozen forms/kata and calls it a day. It's a rare thing when the content is mainly focused on helping the reader develop those skills that the reader is interested in furthering, and rarer yet when that information is useful. The example techniques depicted aren't nearly as useful as the theories presented, as the theories can be mapped on to any style that practices point or continous sparring.If there's a better book on the subject, I haven't found it sitting on a bookstore shelf yet.

Great Book - Not For The Beginner

by Kurt Deuser from Suwanee, GA United States on 2002-08-22
I have been involved in martial arts for 4 years (about to test for my black belt in American Karate). No first year player should be looking to a book for sparring instructions! Any beginner in any style belongs in a studio well past one year learning basics from an instructor before picking up a book and attempting to learn something new. I picked this book up about a year ago when I got to brown belt and have used it VERY effectively in sparring (both free and point). The presentation of the critical distance range and effective monitoring range were great! This is an aspect of sparring that is not taught well or emphasized enough (at least in my school), but without mastering it you will not win.

Synthtcboy03 and the reader from TX are both right --

by M. Castaneda from Knoxville, TN United States on 2002-07-11
The book IS hard to read, with its font size 9 (!!) print and Unique Publication's usual B&W photography. However, Mr. Anderson did add arrows to his pics to show the original position of limbs b4 movement and their destination (head of the arrow)is represented in the subsequent photographs. The material is NOT adequate for a beginner in my opinion. The TX reader speaks true in this regard. However, if you are intermediate to advanced, seeking to refine, and CAN STAND READING FONT SIZE 9 PRINT with small B&W photos, then, Dan's work smacks of sincere intent to TEACH GOOD SPARRING TACTICS just as Synthtcboy03 says. (Thanks for the recommend, btw) and I would recommend it too, though I probably shouldn't as I have a competition later this month and my opponent might be looking for something just like this to make our encounter more challenging on me. ;)

I wouldn't say it was the greatest book on sparring.

by from on 2001-03-22
I was disappointed in the book honestly. Dan Anderson unquestionably knows what he is doing. But with this book he is trying to teach you exactly how to move and execute sparring techniques, which is very difficult to do so with text. Although there are many pictures, 3/4ths of the book are pages full of small black and white pictures of Dan executing techniques, they are laid out in a fashion that is very hard to follow. I feel that if you want to learn how to spar better, your best bet is to get personal instruction. This book is basically just the text of a karate class describing the various techniques. A much better book in my opinion is "The Fighter's Fact Book" by Loren W. Christensen, that not only covers the techniques but also the mindset and drills to help you become better at fighting.The book has a terrible layout with almost no chapters or sections. It makes finding specific information hard. I will not be buying any more books from Unique Publications.My background is 1 year in Tae Kwon Do - so what do I know. :)

Possibly the Greatest Sparring Book Available

by K.H. from on 2000-07-25
This book is a must for anyone who wants to take sparring seriously. This book is not a standard "primer" on martial art movements and technquies, but instead, is a masterpiece in giving the karateka tools, both mentally and physically, to enhance their sparring abilities. The book discusses everything from entry and retreat to attacking and defending. Ideas are explored such as offensive and defensive attacking postures.The book discusses sparring for tournament, the dojo (training hall) and self-defense. This book was published in 1982 and still remains the epitome of sparring manuels. An absolute must!

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The training manual that martial artists everywhere have been wanting for more than 20 years is finally here! No one has ever equalled the record of Lewis, the winner of more tournaments than any other man. This is his complete training system, which will show you what it takes to win every time.

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Lewis book by Beasley

by J. Beasley from on 2010-06-13
I first met Joe at the Raleigh, NC YMCA in 1981. Joe had a room there. He liked be close to the gym and his training partners. I went down to train with the karate legend often in the eighties. Usually we would spar for an hour or so, clean up, go out to eat and then return to his room to record an interview. I had rolls of photos and hours of tape so I decided to type up the interviews and organize the chapters for a book. I kept the better photos for magazine articles that appeared in many of the martial arts magazines in the eighties and nineties. I think we may have had 20-30 Joe Lewis articles published over the years. As Joe was talking about his early life I could tell there were good feelings and bad. I focused only on what I thought would be favorable for his public image. Joe has a sense of humor that I tried to convey. He was very proud of the book and sent copies to his friends. The title was a given. In 1983 Karate Illustrated magazine had queried 22+ former karate champs and asked each to list their top ten. Joe's name appeared on every list. Chuck Norris' name was on every list except one or two. About two years later Black Belt ran the same article but deleted the two that did not include Norris. So technically Norris and Lewis tied in the Black Belt rewrite. I felt like I should put Joe as the lead author since I basically edited the interviews I had recorded into a book. I think Joe wrote the last chapter on American Karate. I also signed over all royalties to the champ. It was a fun, quick and easy book to write. I considered it to be a publicity piece but everyone seemed to enjoy it. I think it's worth reading. It is out of print so if you can find a copy better get it.

A fair basic guide to karate and american kick-boxing legend Joe Lewis.

by Joseph J. Truncale from Chicago, Il on 2009-09-03
As someone who has been around the martial arts scene for quite some time, I still have old Black Belt issues from the 1960s when a young Joe Lewis just out of the Marines began competing in Karate. I recall he made black belt in six months when he was stationed in Okinawa. This book presents a closer look at Joe Lewis but it did lack depth. I know he was initially into wrestling but there was little information on that part of his life. I have always admired him for entering the full contact kickboxing field and becoming a champion in that full contact sport. Since I began my karate training with Shotokan, and we never entered outside tournaments I never had an opportunity to see him in action in those early years of karate. In any case, this is a book that will be of interest to anyone who desires to know something about the historical karate legend Joe Lewis. Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Shotokan Karate Self-Defense Techniques, Tanto-Jutsu Manual, Wakizashi-Jutsu Manual, PR-24 Police Baton Advanced Techniques, Use of the Monadnock Straight Baton, Martial Art Myths, Never Trust a Politician).

Greatest Karate Fighter of All Time: Joe Lewis

by Warren from Wilmington, NC USA on 2004-07-15
Joe Lewis and Dr. Jerry Beasley provide insight to Joe's American Karate System, starting with Joe's youth to his USMC days to his training with Bruce Lee and finally on to Joe's own personal system. The writing is good although Paladin Press could have done a better job with the photos. (I point out that if you buy such a book strickly for the photos you bought it for the wrong reason.) I have known Joe Lewis personally for many years and have attended his Black Belt Conferences; I have observed him up close on many occasion and I still find this book is well worth the cost. I recommend any books written by Joe Lewis and/or Dr. Jerry Beasley; you can always pickup pointers from any of their writings.

The Pioneer of American Karate In Print

by K.H. from on 2000-07-29
This book, by Joe Lewis and Dr. Jerry Beasley, is divided in two parts. The first section is a biographary on Joe Lewis, considered by many in the martial arts world as the gretest karate fighter of all time; hence the title of the book. This section is at times, written in the first and third person, so the reader gets an idea as to what goes inside the mind of Lewis. This part is frank and sincere and many things said may not be well like by traditionalist.Lewis speaks about his training in Okinawa, the states and with Bruce Lee. He talks about pioneering full-contact karate (aka kickboxing)and point karate. The next section, American Karate Fighting is the bulk of the book. It also is a let down. The quality of the photos is average. The book works, but for someone who has studied the martial arts for over 20 years, nothing new is really mentioned. The traditional fighter may see something new, but, I doubt many traditionalists, who are not into contemporary fighting ideas, will probably not be interested in this book anyway. The book is average at best (Probably could rate it lower but think that to get a little inside the mind of Lewis is worth the average rating)and for a skilled writer like Dr. Beasely (The Way of No Way), I expected a lot more.

Combat Wrestling Forever

by Matt Furey from PLACES UNKNOWN on 2000-04-06
The Book is way too short and he never talks about catch-as-catch-can-wrestling. Joe Lewis was a good fighter in his day.....as far as karate types go but equip wrestlers with submission holds and the karate types just fall by the way-side. Again, he never talks about wrestling at all!

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Take the world's best streetfighters (almost all of them Americans)... combined with the most feared spec op soldiers (ALL of them American)... mix in some good old U.S.A.-style boxing, a little grappling, and a LOT of dirty tricks... then filter it all through the most RESPECTED American combat veteran to ever train civilians... and you've got a brutal, lethal and unbelievably effective fighting system that will change your life literally overnight! Just one short hour with this genuine combat hero will prove it... Dale has moved from the paratroopers, to Delta Force, to the Green Berets - anywhere he could guarantee being...the "First In" Combat Unit THIS is the guy we want to train with. Twenty-eight years mastery in different styles of hand-to-hand including shoot fighting, boxing, karate, kick boxing, and all those years learning "speed-grappling" with the Gracie. He's been in over 211 street fights, plus a dozen professional boxing matches as a 164-pound "light middle weight"... as a hobby . Dale puts his face where his mouth is, that's for sure. (How about that huge jerk with 8 black belts Dale pummeled a while ago? That ought to prove once and for all those fancy dojo talents aren't worth a thing against this kind of simple street-combat savvy. We hear Mr. 8 Black Belts is still in shock, still recovering from the beating.)Dale calls this new style -"American Combat Karate!" And YOU can learn it all so FAST!

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• How to throw a devastating punch just like a top-ranked American boxer
• A complete target map of the body's "pain-rich" centers that allows you to take down an opponent twice your size, weight and strength.
• How to instantly humiliate anyone who dares put his hands around your neck.
• The unique "collar choke" that gives you the power to knock anyone out cold in seconds.
• Instant release techniques that will force your opponent to his knees