James LaFond has been training in various U.S., European, Korean, Chinese and Filipino martial arts for 25 years. He is also a veteran boxer and a laborer in one of America's toughest cities. He knows that the martial arts do not present all the realities of real combat and that 30 seconds on the sidewalk is worth three years in the dojo. In this book he explores the practical value, study and application of the martial arts in relation to real violence. What is it like to be in a real fight against deranged, drunk or drugged opponents? What is it like to be punched in the head? What do you do if your attacker is armed and you're not? What about the claims of various martial arts - are they valid? Which martial art is better for real fighting? Reading this book will help you maximize your training and become a better, smarter fighter.
Author(s): James Lafond
Publisher: Paladin Press
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 291
Introduction
Chapter 1: Reality
Chapter 2: Motivation
Chapter 3: Understanding the Martial Arts
Chapter 4: Personal Risks
Chapter 5: Starting Out
Chapter 6: The Fighter's Body
Chapter 7: The Fighter's Mind
Chapter 8: Real-Fighting Ability
Chapter 9: Mobility
Chapter 10: Durability
Chapter 11: Defense
Chapter 12: Offense
Chapter 13: Training Forms, Ranges, and Drills
Chapter 14: Training Partners and Equipment
Chapter 15: The Untrained Fighter
Chapter 16: Outnumbered!
Chapter 17: Unarmed?
Chapter 18: Survival
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Training Survey
Appendix 2: Fighter Survey
Appendix 3: Violence Survey
Appendix 4: Martial Art Survey
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