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Fair Fight? Not likely. Least of all from a criminal who is looking
to make a quick profit at your expense. A sad fact is that
weapon-wielding thugs victimize 1,773,000 citizens every year in
the United States alone. Even martial artists are not immune from
this deadly threat. Consequently, self-defense training that does
not consider the very real possibility of an armed attack is
dangerously incomplete. Whether you live in the city or
countryside, you should be both mentally and physically prepared to
deal with an unprovoked armed assault at any time. Preparation must
be comprehensive enough to account for the plethora of pointy
objects, blunt instruments, explosive devices, and deadly
projectiles that someday could be used against you. This extensive
book teaches proven survival skills that can keep you safe on the
street. A multitude of real-life scenarios and case studies
analyzing violent encounters will help you to internalize this
crucial knowledge. Contents include:
*Awareness*Avoidance*De-escalation*Countervailing force*Armed
conflict*Managing the aftermath of violence*Weapon features and
functions If you are serious about self-defense this book is for
you. Everyone, including experienced martial artists, security and
law enforcement professionals, and concerned citizens will benefit
from this vital information.
What if you could speed up your martial arts and self-defense
training? What if you could avoid spending precious time on the
things that will not help you improve? In this book, bestselling
author and expert martial artist Wim Demeere compiles some of the
best posts from his blog. He covers martial arts and self-defense
as primary topics but also connects them with many other aspects
such as training, teaching, health, psychological factors and much
more. This volume includes not only updated versions of those
posts, it also offers you contributions by other world renowned
experts such as: - Loren W. Christensen - Marc MacYoung - Rory
Miller - Alain Burrese - Kris Wilder - Mark Mireles This book isn't
about untested theories or hypothetical situations but instead
focuses on practical advice you can use right away to gain new
insights into violence, martial arts and self defense. Wim Demeere
and these other authors team up to share the hard-earned knowledge
they learned in decades of shedding blood and sweat in both the
mean streets and the ring. Some of the articles you'll read in this
book are: - MMA sucks, traditional martial arts suck more. - From
the Octagon to the Street - How to learn techniques from video -
How to piss off your training partner - MMA against multiple
opponents - How to avoid shoulder injuries in the martial arts -
The limits of martial arts knowledge and skill - Three keys to
joint lock success Whatever your fighting art or goal, this
thought-provoking book helps you improve your skills and knowledge
for years to come.
To meditate, you don't need to follow a particular religion,
espouse New Age theories and beliefs, bow to a guru, sensei, sifu,
or a robed and bearded guide. Nor do you need to burn incense or
rub crystals. This book shows you easy ways to meditate whenever
and wherever you want-you'll learn how to do it without anyone
knowing-and still hang out with your military pals, cop buddies,
and fellow martial arts students. You can still own a pit bull,
drive a Harley, and share lies with your drinking buddies. The same
is true whether you're a firefighter, doorman, bodyguard, medic, or
security officer. The simple fact is, meditation as taught within
these pages, will make you a better warrior. "I wish I would have
had this book before I deployed to Afghanistan. It's exactly what I
was looking for." - Army veteran "No matter who you are, Loren has
things to teach you and if a veteran this grizzled presents a book
of the precious mental tricks that have helped to keep him alive,
well, I don't want to be unkind, but it would be kind of stupid not
to read it." Rory Miller, author of "Facing Violence"
The Warrior Lifestyle is the last installment of the award winning
Warrior Wisdom Series. This amazing book has been dubbed as highly
inspirational and motivational by many of today's top martial
artist. If you want to live your life to the fullest and live a
life of excellence, you need to read The Warrior Lifestyle.
Forwarded by top martial arts author, Loren W. Christensen, this
amazing book guides the reader through what it takes to live the
warrior lifestyle. The warrior lifestyle is not a lifestyle of
violence as many assume, but rather a lifestyle of character,
honor, and integrity. It is a way of living a life of excellence in
every area of your life. Don't settle for an ordinary life; make
your life extraordinary The insightful advice and universal wisdom
shines through on every page of this intriguing book. This is a
MUST READ for every martial artist and is also a great book for
anyone who seeks to live his or her life with character, honor and
integrity. Author's note: This book was originally entitled Warrior
Wisdom: The Warrior's Path. This is a revised and updated version
of this work.
You have an owner's manual for your car, your stereo, and even your
blender, so why not your body? The Fighter's Body is exactly
that-an owner's manual for your most complex piece of equipment. As
a martial artist, you make special demands of your body. Have you
ever wondered how that latest fad diet might affect your
performance on the mat? Ever wanted to take off a few extra pounds?
How about putting on muscle without slowing down? Making weight for
a tournament? Losing five pounds fast? Eating better? Changing
weight classes? Are you confused about supplements, vitamins, and
protein shakes? Don't know where to start? Start here. This book
will answer your questions about important topics including *Why
some diets are harmful for martial artists* How to calculate your
protein needs for training*When and how to use supplements*How to
eat at fast food places and not ruin your diet*Why it's OK to
splurge on "dirt day"*How to safely make weight for a
tournament*Why HIIT training is essential to weight loss*What to
eat on competition days*How to create a plan that works and stick
to it Loren W. Christensen and personal trainer Wim Demeere combine
their knowledge of martial arts, weight training, nutrition, diet,
and exercise to answer your questions and put you on the road to
becoming the best martial arts athlete you can be.
With over 45 years of experience in the ring, on the mat, and in
the street, Loren W. Christensen understands the daily challenges
martial artists face. In this book he has put together a collection
of over 400 tips, drills, principles, concepts, and exercises to
give you the edge, no matter what style of martial art you
practice. Discover quick and innovative ways to improve your
punching, kicking, sparring, and self-defense skills-plus dozens of
tips to develop speed, power, and flexibility. If you are feeling
stuck or bored in your martial arts routine, Loren's no-nonsense
style will get you up and training with a fire you have not felt in
years. Highlights include: *10 ways to improve your speed*5 ways to
increase your power*10 ways to train for self-defense*10 ways to
improve health and fitness*Dozens of tips for improving kicks,
blocks, and hand strikes*Guidance on psychological preparation
Fighter's Fact Book includes hundreds of training methods drawn
from the author's vast experience, research, and interviews with
top instructors from around the country. This is an essential
reference for every martial arts student and instructor.
Things change, and as the world becomes more challenging, we need
to take the time to prepare our children. Not in a threatening or
scary way, but in a way that is fun, engaging, and will give them
the best possible chance of ensuring their own wellbeing. Spotting
Danger Before It Spots Your KIDS is a book about presenting the
concepts of situational awareness to children (ages 5 - 12) in a
way that will keep them engaged and help them take an active role
in their own personal security. This book will show you how to use
fun, interactive games to build situational awareness skills such
as: How children can identify and understand normal environmental
behaviors. How children can spot abnormal behaviors within their
given environment. How to give children a plan and a means of
avoidance or escape should a dangerous situation present itself.
Whether you're a parent, relative, or work in the childcare
industry, the things you impart upon children will have a lasting
impact on the way they live their lives. Nowhere is this more
important than in the area of personal safety. As caregivers, we
have a great responsibility for the security and wellbeing of our
children, and to guide them along the path to independence. Your
child's future success will depend on their ability to interact
with their surroundings and make sound decisions based on what they
see. That's the foundation of situational awareness. Author Gary
Quesenberry has spent nearly two decades working as a federal air
marshal. The training methods outlined in this book are based on
the lessons learned not only as a counter-terror agent but also as
a father of three.
There is a truth in the world of hand-to-hand combat that too many
martial artists aren't aware of or refuse to believe. Every time
you discover a sure technique, one that makes all your training
partners groan and writhe in agony, there exists out there in the
mean streets a host of people who won't feel it. People like these:
*Attackers with large muscle bulk or large fat bulk*Attackers
intoxicated on alcohol*Attackers under the influence of
drugs*Attackers out of control with rage*Attackers who are mentally
deranged*Attackers who feel pain but like it Loren W. Christensen
draws on decades of martial arts training and law enforcement
experience, giving you techniques to survive the worst-case
scenario. This book isn't about working out with a training
partner. It's about surviving a desperate street attack against a
nightmare adversary who doesn't acknowledge what you thought was
your best shot.
Whether you are a law enforcement officer seeking to improve your
edge or a martial artist wanting to expand your knowledge of
street-proven techniques, you will find Defensive Tactics:
Street-Proven Arrest and Control Techniques is filled with
invaluable information to prepare you for even the most difficult
scenarios. Highlights include * Joint manipulation that works*
Leverage control vs. pain control*Striking with the hands, feet,
forearms, and elbows* Safely and quickly crossing the gap*Blocking
an assailant's strikes*Using vulnerable points to gain
compliance*Head disorientation* Safe application of carotid
constriction or "sleeper" holds*Controlling a suspect on the
ground*Arresting big guys*Fighting concepts to take on
patrol*Weapon retention in close quarters and on the ground Loren
W. Christensen is a retired cop and high-ranking martial artist who
survived everything the mean streets threw at him, working patrol,
gang enforcement, and dignitary protection. Defensive Tactics goes
beyond what is taught in the academy, during an officer's
in-service training, and what is allowed by the administration.
This book also includes a chapter on proven ways to control a
suspect on the ground, written by LAPD officer Mark Mireles, an MMA
coach, police academy trainer, and champion wrestler.
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