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Summary: A detailed introduction to the DKI system of PP fighting
Review: An interesting presentation of concepts for martial artists of various backgrounds and systems.
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Summary: Right on the Money
Review: Anyone who claims that Dillman's people have never been in the UFC are correct! Have you ever read the rules? NO pressure point fighters were allowed, I know of a guy who is a 5th dan under DKI who was refused entry. Something interesting though, Renzo Gracie was seen kicking a guy in the jaw when he was laying on his back, to anyone who know accupressure, it was right in S5, picture perfect KO!!!! Good work George!
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Summary: Excellent for martial artists of any system.
Review: As a former Ryukyu Kempo practitioner, and a current student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I feel that a knowledge of neuroanatomy is fundamental to many martial arts, whether it is presented as such or not. Master Dillman's book presents this material in a very useful and comprehensible context. Overall, it has many excellent, very practical techniques. His theories and techniques are a useful adjunct to any system.
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Summary: big disappointment
Review: Dillman knows how to do pressure points, but his book is too general and the pictures are taken from 10 feet away during one of his seminars. He should have hired someone to do close up pictures. If you want to see people passing out ,fine.
If you really want to learn this stuff, don't waste your money.
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Summary: Pure fantasy
Review: Dillman presents seriously advanced theory and technique in a manner that is quite easy to follow. His detail of each meridian point and the proper striking technique to use with it is invaluable. The part I enjoyed the most about the book though, was the way Dillman brought kata to life. He truely understands kata in a manner that the masters intended. If there ever were secrets and hidden movements in kata these are surely some of the interpretations. A real inspiration for any traditional martial artist.My only negative outlook on the book was that after I gained a simple and working understanding of the meridians and the cycles of creation and destruction, I wanted more detail. I guess that is going to be my next book! Good set up Mr. Dillman. Having the kata Nai Han Chi in my style, I particulary enjoyed the interpretations to it, but have so many more questions about how other katas might be interpreted. Applying the theory to your style and experimenting with training partners is half the fun though! And a great part of the journey. If you run traditional katas in your style, read this book. Read it slow. And let your mind go to work!
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Summary: A true inspiration for a traditional kata lover
Review: Dillman presents seriously advanced theory and technique in a manner that is quite easy to follow. His detail of each meridian point and the proper striking technique to use with it is invaluable. The part I enjoyed the most about the book though, was the way Dillman brought kata to life. He truely understands kata in a manner that the masters intended. If there ever were secrets and hidden movements in kata these are surely some of the interpretations. A real inspiration for any traditional martial artist. My only negative outlook on the book was that after I gained a simple and working understanding of the meridians and the cycles of creation and destruction, I wanted more detail. I guess that is going to be my next book! Good set up Mr. Dillman. Having the kata Nai Han Chi in my style, I particulary enjoyed the interpretations to it, but have so many more questions about how other katas might be interpreted. Applying the theory to your style and experimenting with training partners is half the fun though! And a great part of the journey. If you run traditional katas in your style, read this book. Read it slow. And let your mind go to work!
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Summary: hhmmmm...............
Review: Firstly don`t bother to read this unless you are robot,because the techniques in this book are fantasy unless of course you are a robot fighting a robot.It is rediculous to think you can apply strikes to kyusho points against a maniac who is trying to rip your face off.All the techniques rely on cooperation which looks good within the world of symbolic combat which this is.I think this is a bad book giving people false ideas about the reality of a fight and a false sense of security.For some ideas about real combat I suggest one of the many books by geoff thompson.Or if you are seriously interested in a deep insight into Kata then Nathan Johnson`s "barefoot zen" is for you. My advice look elsewhere.
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Summary: Excellent book! Lots of knowledge
Review: I am training under one of George Dillman's former students and I find this book to be a great reference tool. For all of those who would say this can never be used, I invite you to visit http://www.kyusho.com and look around. There you will find more than 20 video clips of these techniques and point strikes, demonstrated for practical application. If you still doubt it, go to one of Dillman's seminars or perhaps find an instructor, who can show you how effective this information can be.
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Summary: Excellent book! Lots of knowledge
Review: I am training under one of George Dillman's former students and I find this book to be a great reference tool. For all of those who would say this can never be used, I invite you to visit http://www.kyusho.com and look around. There you will find more than 20 video clips of these techniques and point strikes, demonstrated for practical application. If you still doubt it, go to one of Dillman's seminars or perhaps find an instructor, who can show you how effective this information can be.
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Summary: Pure fantasy
Review: I wonder if Mr Dillman has ever had a real fight? because there is nothing in this book that could be used in a real fight. The techniques are pure fantasy. They rely on cooperation and robotic responses to artificial attacks in a highly controlled enviroment. Save your money and dont bother with this one.
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