Advanced Balisong Manual (No. 5192)

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Summary: Balisong Knives are not for everyone
Review: But most people can learn to use them well with my book. Thank You

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Summary: This book "cuts" to the chase
Review: Definitive. Imada goes no frills and gives you what you need to know about Balisong. And after reading this book, I am more sure than ever that I don't want to be on his bad side.

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Summary: Balisong/Butterfly Knife Advanced Guide includes Catalog
Review: For any one who appreciates Martial Arts or knives in general. Jeff Imada's 1st book 'The Balisong Manual' gave you a guide into the art of Balisong Knife history, care and treatment, Balisong and the Law, carrying, knife safety, the grip, striking areas, manipulating the Balisong (holds, defense/offesive use, opening and closing flips) and self defense. For those that have seen them in action, it's akin to watching Bruce Lee with nunchaku. Jeff Imada second book 'The Advanced Balisong manual' goes onto more detail than his 1st book. More advanced and usually more impressive open and closing flips including detailed action photographs, pocket knife openings, more manipulations grip-changes self-defense and holds, as well as referbishing the Balisong and belt sheaths. Some people think a knife is a knife is a knife... not so, some knives have function others usability and others beauty. Jeff Imada has included a catalog of Balisong knives in this manual which cover all these. Also note that Balisong knives are illegal in many states and countries. Why I don't understand... many knives available today are more dangerous... and in my opinion boring. When was the last time you 'Really' played with a knife? You either take it out look at it, show your friends the craftsmanship, then put it away, or you relive your John Wayne dreams for a fast draw and open you blade as fast as you can. Yeeehaaa!

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Summary: Learn the Basics of this Ancient Art
Review: I found this book to be an excellent guide for care and basic techniques for opening the Balisong(Butterfly) knife. If you are truly a Balisong beginner, this book should prove useful to you. If, however, you already know the basic opening procedures, you should probably opt for the Advanced Balisong Manual

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Summary: A very complete beginners course
Review: I have just found out that I made the right purchase. The Balisong Manual is great for getting started in the art of the Balisong. Unlike some other Balisong book courses, this title is very complete and dosen't hold back. The pictures and discriptions make alot of sense and are easy to follow. Thouroughly recommended, I believe there is a follow up course for advanced students. I know that I will be ordering that soon also.

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Summary: A very complete beginners course
Review: Jeff Imada has presented us here with a solid text. Everything you wanted to know and more about the Balisong knife is presented here from knife care, manipulations( to swing blade in and out), self defense and combat tactics just to name a few. Imada really knows how to weild this weapon and a wealth of knowledge and many hours of practise is presented to you. A must for any knife fighter!!!

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Summary: The Balisong Bible!
Review: Jeff Imada has presented us here with a solid text. Everything you wanted to know and more about the Balisong knife is presented here from knife care, manipulations( to swing blade in and out), self defense and combat tactics just to name a few. Imada really knows how to weild this weapon and a wealth of knowledge and many hours of practise is presented to you. A must for any knife fighter!!!

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Summary: Learn from the best
Review: Jeff Imada is THE source for butterfly knife technqiues. It's got a great assortment of excercises, openings, closings, and everything else you need to become proficient at the balisong. Although learning this kind of material is diffiuclt from a printed page (better to have video) this book does a good job in getting it's point across. It's a great reference tool.

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Summary: Learn from the best
Review: Jeff Imada is THE source for butterfly knife technqiues. It's got a great assortment of excercises, openings, closings, and everything else you need to become proficient at the balisong. Although learning this kind of material is diffiuclt from a printed page (better to have video) this book does a good job in getting it's point across. It's a great reference tool.

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Summary: knife enthusiast from mississippi
Review: my girlfriend got this for me for my birthday, i absolutely love it!!! It includes from intermediate to advance openings including the aerials. Unlike alot of balisong manuals, Jeff Imada also included self-defense illustrations with balisongs that are absolutely no non-sense and without flashy embellishments.