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Summary: Good, principle-based book
Review: There's a lot of good things to be said for this book. The author has been exposed to a handful of very different martial arts styles, and has worked as a bouncer, and so has field-tested a lot of this stuff. He emphasises principles over technique, a concept that makes the techniques actually easier to apply. The author goes into the "fight interview", which a lot of "saloon warriors" will use to determine whether or not a victim is ripe for attack. He goes through some techniques to avoid the sucker punch, which is something missing from many self-defense books. While I don't think that all of his stuff is a good idea (one of his avoidence techniques is to act crazy... but in public?), I think that it is worth looking at. The actual techniques are drawn from Wado-ryu Karate, Wing Chun and White Crane Kung Fu, Judo, Aikido, and a little boxing. He doesn't cover grappling too well, and completely avoids the subject of ground fighting, but the idea, I guess, is to make sure you never go to the ground. Any wrestling or BJJ book will teach some good reversals and escapes, and can be used to suplement this book. The overall idea of this book is that real fighting is messy and technically ugly, so it's best to have a handful of high-percentage techniques, as well as a good grasp of the principles behind them, but realize that "anyone can get their [booty] kicked". This book has valuable chapters on distancing, facing, and footwork, how to recognize a sucker punch, and choosing a martial art that's right for you. For those that practice at home, there are a number of drills included to help one function under high-stress scenarios. I'd say that for someone who's really interested in good self-defense, this book and it's system would be a good foundation, especially if you've got experiance in a "hard" style. But as I mentioned earlier, I think the program needs to be suplemented by a groundfighting/grappling program, and probably some weapons training. Overall, though, I'm glad I bought the book.
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Summary: just a writers ego trip
Review: this book is nothing more than a guy writing about how he is such a macho fighting guy, who knows nothing about dealing with real fighting situations!
As an ex-navy seal we would see guys like Quinn who talk like he knew how to be a good fighter but only learned about fighting from getting the (...) beat out of him alot!!!
The whole book is nothing but him bragging what a "bad dude" he is and offers alot of advice on how to get your butt kicked in real life!! What little types of fighting he shows is too little and not clear enough for your average person.
A high school karate class would show you more!!
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Summary: Great Info About "STREET AWARENESS"
Review: This is a no nonsense book about keeping yourself safe BEFORE the punches start flying. It's got great concepts and info on staying away from getting yourself stomped. It's a must read for any martial artist.Payton Quinn knows his stuff!
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Summary: It is 1:30 am so I must be serious
Review: Why am I reviewing a book at 1:30am? I owe it to the author and to you . . . this is a very good book. Apart from great information it is a good read, interesting, entertaining but above all useful. Is it worth the price? if it can save you from a single punch in the head . . . or worse. There is no space to write much more and I am tired, but get it, read it, return it if you hate it, but I think you'll like it - if you are even remotely interested in it, give it a go. It is very good.
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