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Summary: The Best in Martial Arts Training
Review: Christensen has it down to a science with this classic work on martial arts training for the do-it-your-selfer. Study and train at home, then head out and show off your skills. If you are new at this like I was, an added benefit is that you can determine, at little cost, if you have the interest and the drive to take on any advanced academy courses at a later date. This book is an outstanding way to develop your skills to proficiency, and save a ton of money in the process.
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Summary: The Best in Martial Arts Training
Review: Christensen has it down to a science with this classic work on martial arts training for the do-it-your-selfer. Study and train at home, then head out and show off your skills. If you are new at this like I was, an added benefit is that you can determine, at little cost, if you have the interest and the drive to take on any advanced academy courses at a later date. This book is an outstanding way to develop your skills to proficiency, and save a ton of money in the process.
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Summary: One of the most practical training books I have found
Review: Christensen provides a great reference tool for those of us who desire to augment our martial arts training. His no-nonsense book details great tips for improving your punching, kicking, and flexibility. This book has a great "this-will-work-on-the-street" feel to it which is so devoid in other books. I can't stand reading martial arts books that I know won't work in a defensive situation. Christensen seems to have perfected his techniques in the military and through law enforcement. It's not much to pay and you won't be disappointed. You'll return to this book again and again.If you are a martial arts instructor - this book is a great help for drills which can be used in class.
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Summary: Decent Martial Arts Aid
Review: Christensen provides a great reference tool for those of us who desire to augment our martial arts training. His no-nonsense book details great tips for improving your punching, kicking, and flexibility. This book has a great "this-will-work-on-the-street" feel to it which is so devoid in other books. I can't stand reading martial arts books that I know won't work in a defensive situation. Christensen seems to have perfected his techniques in the military and through law enforcement. It's not much to pay and you won't be disappointed. You'll return to this book again and again. If you are a martial arts instructor - this book is a great help for drills which can be used in class.
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Summary: Not many picture -> Hard to follow
Review: I bought this book based on the 5 star review but I am really disappointed. Instructions are not clear and in many cases there are no picture showing what the author tried to say. If there are pictures supported text then they are not enough to show the movements. The book is useless for me.
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Summary: Mixed feeling
Review: I have mixed feelings regarding this book. Personally, I haven't heard of the author prior to picking up a copy of this book. I understand he has quite an audience. I'm sure this audience will find the book a good purchase. However, for those unaware of Mr. Christensen, it will take some time to get used to his writing style and approach to martial arts.
'Solo training' delivers. It's packed with drills and excercises. It motivates you to go out and train alone. It's clear and concise. Reading it, even without actually performing the excercises, gives you insight about fighting.
The author's karate background is dominant. Both in tournaments and actual street fights. Those who wish to train alone who come from different background (other than karate) will find this a bit awkward. Maybe Mr. Christensen shuold've titled his book "The Karatist Guide to Training Alone".
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Summary: Pretty good
Review: I thought this book was well done and fairly comprehensive. The principles are correct and the workouts are good. The techniques demonstrated are very basic, but sound. I would not recommend this book to an advanced practioner of the martial arts since the content would be beneath them. For someone who is new, and even someone who is a little bit farther along then just "new", I would recommend this book.
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Summary: Hundreds of techniques
Review: I've been training in goju ryu for 12 years and have collected about 120 books. Solo training is easily my favorite book so far. It's got about 60 pictures but unless you can't read, yhou don't need more because Loren Christensen does a fantastic job describing what you need to do. He has great tips on building power, speed, endurance, mental intensity, and just making yhour techniques as good as possible. It's a great book to use as a reference when you want either a quick session by yourself, or you want to put together a long term solo training program to improve whatever. I bought Christensen's book Crouching Tiger: Taming the Warrior Within and loved it too.
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Summary: Just what I needed
Review: If you've spent any period of time studying martial arts, a lot of this book will ring "duh!" to you. It's nothing revolutionary. That being said, it is a good place if you're beginning and practicing alone, or if you're experienced and don't mind searching for new ideas among ones you've probably seen before. As with all his books, Loren Christiensen writes in an accessable style, with clear instructions and commentary.
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Summary: Nothing you don't already know...
Review: If you've spent any period of time studying martial arts, a lot of this book will ring "duh!" to you. It's nothing revolutionary. That being said, it is a good place if you're beginning and practicing alone, or if you're experienced and don't mind searching for new ideas among ones you've probably seen before. As with all his books, Loren Christiensen writes in an accessable style, with clear instructions and commentary.
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