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Summary: A very good contribution to REAL Karate
Review: Any Martial Arts student with some experience will find in this book away to increase his/her knowledge. The author makes a serious and careful study about the medical implications of a particular blow. It begins by the head and neck, where we can find the largest number of vital points, down through the chest, ribs and finally the feet. For those with little experience the book proves to be a useful tool for understanding danger in Karate technics as well as to take rigorous conscience of them. Although the injuries caused through immediate or delayed effects may be the same, the author studies the medical implications of both, referring to the symptoms and timing of these effects. The exact location of a strike is also highly focused because depending on that location, one can cause a simple bruise or even death. Assuming a simple speech ( without spectacularly ) enriched with several biological drawings, Brian Adams undoubtedly gives a very good contribution to real Karate.
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Summary: Not a how-to book, but very useful knowledge nonetheless
Review: Although the title says "...Karate...", this book can be used by anyone involved in any striking art. This is not a how-to book, instead it gives a brief description of a move (to make sure the reader understands what's happening) with one or two photos, then goes on to describe what is the likely outcome to the person getting hit. It's a good book because it reminds you (especially if you're relatively inexperienced) that your moves can paralyze or kill, which the law may not agree with in the realm of self-defense. It is a good book and I do recommend.
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Summary: Authentic
Review: Brian Adams takes far too optimistic a stance on the medical aspect of martial arts. Deadly Karate Blows assumes a knowledgeable role, describing the horrific results of a well-placed strike; however, with the way Adams set it out, it would appear that this is what happens EVERY time a blow is landed in real combat. He fails to explicate how it is that blows landed in this manner during sparring sessions do not involve these violent conditions, yet in street fighting, all of a sudden one's victim is prone to all manner of post-trauma malady. While Adams had done his research, and cites an impressive array of sources, he does not seem to grasp that many of these effects require a great amount of strength, and very specific conditions to reach. These "medical implications" may be plausible in isolated situations, but it is not feasible to suggest that it is the probability. Granted, softer targets will more frequently yield the described results, but harder targets (the shin, ribs,et cetera) are much less susceptible to trauma. Again, these areas require more than normal force, and very specific conditions; a kick to the shin with the side of the foot will not "easily fracture one or both bones." Fortunately, he does seem to realize that the clothing worn plays a role: a hard-soled shoe will do more damage than a bare foot. My last disappointment with this book was evident from the start: he is redundant to the point of nausea. He feels it necessary to repeat almost everything he says; this does not strengthen his point, it only makes people tired of hearing it. Overall, do not purchase this book if you wish to become a deadly opponent. It is good, I think, in the medical respect, and it offers some insight into biomechanics, but the approach is not strong enough to merit real interest to a martial artist.
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Summary: its good for advance artist
Review: dont simply hope u can achieved the same damage that ilustrated by the author. once must practice hard in order to get the good result. this book is definately not for the beginner to learn. this book is the must have book for the trainer
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Summary: Close, but not entirely realistic
Review: Having practiced Karate for 20 years, many of the deadly blows
he speaks of are not truly deadly.We practiced a full contact style, and occasionaly sparred with the Kyokushin.Most karate-ka have not trained to strike hard enough, and many people who are in good shape can withstand many of the blows he deams deadly.
Overall, it does contibute to understanding the body and how it functions.The reality is, the human body is a lot tougher than he seems to give credit for.It (the book) has an air of caution, that would entice "point system" fighters to wear their protective gear. "Full contact" people or even street fighters would view it with tongue in cheek.That's my opinion, and thank you for the opportunity to say so. Paul.
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Summary: an instuctors must
Review: How many times have you told a student to do a combination and not known what the result of their actions will be.How many off us know what dammage we can do.This book covers max to minimum dammage, in a well illusrated and easy to follow book.Next time I teach a strike to the throat I can explain what can happen, we all have an idea but do you really know.As an instuctor you should know what you are teaching a student and if it lands what could happen.
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Summary: Useful and sobering
Review: If nothing else, this book shows how easy it is to mortally injure an opponent and how dangerous someone with a little training can be. Of particular use to me was the description of the varying degrees of injury one strike can cause to one particular part of the body, depending on how forceful the blow. It shows the effects of a minor blow all the way up to a fatal one, though I don't think most fighters have the control to render a pre-chosen level of injury. Nevertheless, the book is interesting and well researched.
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Summary: Authentic
Review: The author went to great lengths to analyze the effects of common karate blows. This has implications for appreciating "soft" forms of self defense as compared with those forms most ameniable to full contact with protection gear. The book in effect documents the effects "soft" (low inertia) blows can have on vital points. The forward to the book is well written also by a professional educator, enthusiast, and instructor (Chris Town.) ;)
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Summary: shows the effect of your attacks
Review: the book is very clear and easy to follow. The techniques described are not quite new, but that is not necessary. It shows the effect of any powerful blow on a certain bodypart, and it serves that purpose well, so technique is not really where it's at in this book. Buy it and enjoy it.
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Summary: wonderful karate blows
Review: This book is a perfect compilation of information that is so difficult to locate. The authur painstakingly gave detailed explanations of each pressure point and the means of arriving there to leave any opponent wishing they were never born. It is worth the price and even more. Every practitioner of the martial arts should have one of these if they hope to excel,afterall it may save their lives one day.
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