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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Anyone who is familiar with what Paul Vunak does will know that he specialises in a streamlined approach to Jeet Kune Do for real self-defence.
This book is kind of an overview of his ideas (ideas that originated with Bruce Lee and Dan Inosanto) and is a mine of information.
It's not really a 'how to' book - for that, I would check out his videos - but what he says in the pages of this book made a lot of sense to me, and every martial artist, or non-martial artist interested in the difference between 'self-perfection' and 'self-protection', as he calls it, will find a place for this book on their shelf.
At 125 pages, it's not that long, but this is typical of Voo's 'no-nonsense' approach - everything in here gets atraight to the point, and covers his RAT system (Rapid Assault Tactics), Killer Instinct, Kino Mutai, Edged Weapons Defence, JKD and Police use of Force, Women's Self-Defence and more. Recommended.
This book is kind of an overview of his ideas (ideas that originated with Bruce Lee and Dan Inosanto) and is a mine of information.
It's not really a 'how to' book - for that, I would check out his videos - but what he says in the pages of this book made a lot of sense to me, and every martial artist, or non-martial artist interested in the difference between 'self-perfection' and 'self-protection', as he calls it, will find a place for this book on their shelf.
At 125 pages, it's not that long, but this is typical of Voo's 'no-nonsense' approach - everything in here gets atraight to the point, and covers his RAT system (Rapid Assault Tactics), Killer Instinct, Kino Mutai, Edged Weapons Defence, JKD and Police use of Force, Women's Self-Defence and more. Recommended.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
OK, I am a student of Sifu Paul's so call me bias if you want. This is Paul's first book in 10 years and encapsulates very well the training, teaching and concepts he has been working on. It does not claim to be a "how to" book but instead provides concepts and relays experiences. Possibly not a book for a beginner (or the faint-hearted), a good starting point is Paul's JKD Concepts & Philosophies book. For those with a serious interest in self-preservation I highly recommend it, and have done to all of my students and now to Amazon customers. Written from vast experience, well put together, good photographs and an excellent book all round.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a big fan of Paul's work, and videos, I was excited to take this book on holiday with me.
Unfortuantley, I finished it after a few hours, and thought that considering the talent, experience, and knowledge of the author, it was a bit thin on the ground.
Also, there was a whole chapter about JKD in the police force, and why they need it. That section just seemed to be an advert for JKD in the police, and I couldn't see it's relevance, when the title of the book is considered.
There is some good and interesting stuff in here, but it's certainly not the best that Paul Vunak could have done - I'm sure that's yet to come.
Steve
Unfortuantley, I finished it after a few hours, and thought that considering the talent, experience, and knowledge of the author, it was a bit thin on the ground.
Also, there was a whole chapter about JKD in the police force, and why they need it. That section just seemed to be an advert for JKD in the police, and I couldn't see it's relevance, when the title of the book is considered.
There is some good and interesting stuff in here, but it's certainly not the best that Paul Vunak could have done - I'm sure that's yet to come.
Steve
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By "hinglun"
Format:Paperback
Martial Arts are a fun way of keeping fit. A form of education and a way of life for some people. But thats Martial Arts. You know, you go for the gradings, get your white belt, your yellow belt and all that. BUT CAN YOU REALLY DEFEND YOURSELF?
This book doesn't tell you what to do. What it does is, it teaches you reality. What Dojo, Dojang, or Kwoon can teach you about a random act of violence? Paul Vunak has a no nonsense approach. His philosophy is second to none, add this book to your martial arts library, you will gain alot of useful information from this book.
This book doesn't tell you what to do. What it does is, it teaches you reality. What Dojo, Dojang, or Kwoon can teach you about a random act of violence? Paul Vunak has a no nonsense approach. His philosophy is second to none, add this book to your martial arts library, you will gain alot of useful information from this book.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A. Campbell
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Do not waste your money. This is the worst instructional martial arts book I have ever read. It talks about how it will teach you how to do knock out blows etc but doesnt actually explain anything- it just has some random pictures of complicated moves (including biting!) Pay for a private lesson witht an instructor instead....
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