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Summary: This is the Knife fighting Bible
Review: Richard Ryan is an excellent martial artist. This book goes over everything that is needed to know in order to come out of a violent encounter. Ryan's writing skills are excellent and he clearly explains the intricate details that make up his impressive combat system. A must have for any serious martial artist
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Summary: I can't add much but agree with all other reviews here
Review: There is not much I can add, I agree with all the other reviews here. This book is very worthwhile, full of practical, useful information. I kind of wish all the thugs out there and kids carrying knives would read it and realise how horrific it is to be in a knife fight, maybe then they'd change their ways. Well, maybe not the thugs, but at least they'd be more likely to rob you with skill and not hurt you than rob you with no skill and probably kill you in a mad frenzy of stupidity and fear. In brief, chapter by chapter it shows you: the blades and advantages
how to cut
how to defend / counter
tactics
strategies (longer term tactics)
mistakes you could make that could be deadly
concealment (not just for you to conceal, helps you learn how others might conceal the weapon) There are more chapters than this but those are the main topics. The stance he suggests is very good, it might seem completely bananas for unarmed combat but makes great sense when wielding / facing a weapon. I recommend this book and hope you never need the skills in it. ...
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Summary: A really needed work - wellcome!
Review: This amazing book is a really needed work into the "sea" of knife fighting books. I'm a martial artist & knife fighter with 20+ years of experience into law enforcement/security field, and among hundreds of knife fighting books, you can not find all the practical information you get in just this single book. In this work, many things are cleared, and several important points of knife fighting/knife defense are easily teached to the novice and the expert alike. I find this book most usefull for anyone interested in reallistic knife fighting, and who do not want to spend several thousand bucks in titles on the subject. If you must choose one book on knife fighting, and one only, this is the book for you.
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Summary: A really needed work - wellcome!
Review: This amazing book is a really needed work into the "sea" of knife fighting books. I'm a martial artist & knife fighter with 20+ years of experience into law enforcement/security field, and among hundreds of knife fighting books, you can not find all the practical information you get in just this single book. In this work, many things are cleared, and several important points of knife fighting/knife defense are easily teached to the novice and the expert alike. I find this book most usefull for anyone interested in reallistic knife fighting, and who do not want to spend several thousand bucks in titles on the subject. If you must choose one book on knife fighting, and one only, this is the book for you.
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Summary: Interesting, but not very useful
Review: This book is interesting, but in general, very poorly written. The author comes across as an overblown windbag (not an uncommon occurrence for this type of book). The techniques described are reasonable, if not earth-shattering. Anyone interested in more than an academic understanding of knife-fighting would be well served to put the book down and start training.
The most annoying thing about this book was the very poor quality of the writing and the editing. There are literally hundreds of instances of factually incorrect statements, grammatical errors, and misspellings. It was very difficult to take the author seriously when so many blatant errors made it into the book.
Not a book I'd recommend.
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Summary: Good Beginners Book
Review: This is a good book for beginners. If you are looking for a book to show you PRACTICAL knife fighting, read this book. As a student and instructor in the martial arts for 15 years it is good to see an instructor with the same views of practical applications for the street that I have. It is a win at all cost world and this book gives you the information to help you survive. A very straight foreward approach to knife fighting. If you are interested in this book you should also check out Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee. It's not a knife fighting book, but it covers all aspects of fighting. There are similarities in views of practicality.
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Summary: A plethora of useful information.
Review: This is a highly informative read for anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of knife fighting/defense. Mr Ryans stance/guard is the best I have come across for protecting your vital targets and still being free to attack. This is the best book on the subject I have read to date. Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, it taught me things my martial arts training never touched on.
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Summary: I'm glad the freedom of information act extends to Australia
Review: Wow, this book dosen't stuff around. I found it extremely complete in every way. In fact the teachings are all most TOO explicit. The book does, to my satisfaction preach self defence and self preservation which I am all about. I recommend this book to anyone that wants to protect themselves if absolutely nessecary. It contains heaps of really informative diagrams and pictures. Thanks also to Amazon for there speedy delivery to a country that is practically on the other side of the planet!
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