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'Dennis Martin is the most credible instructor of real self-defence in the world today.' --Geoff Thompson, author of 'Watch My Back'
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'The story of three of the world's hardest streetfighters.' (Daily Sport)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was recommended to me by a friend and i am pleased i took his advice.
Being from Liverpool made it all the more interesting knowing that these real life storys happened in my home town.
The three men concerned,Dennis Martin,Gary Spiers and Terry O'Niel where definitely cut from a different cloth.They put all their hard work and training out there and pressure tested it,threw away what didnt work and was left with a potent force of self protection which evolves even today.
It is very honest in its opinion on martial arts ie,what works in real life and what is ineffective,thats not to say it is disrespectful to these martial arts,all mentioned are judged on merits and pitfalls.
For anyone who has read Geoff Thompsons work then you will really enjoy this book,(Geoff Thompson endorses this book).
Overall,this book is an empirical observation of real life situations by very experienced individuals.
Buy it today :)
Being from Liverpool made it all the more interesting knowing that these real life storys happened in my home town.
The three men concerned,Dennis Martin,Gary Spiers and Terry O'Niel where definitely cut from a different cloth.They put all their hard work and training out there and pressure tested it,threw away what didnt work and was left with a potent force of self protection which evolves even today.
It is very honest in its opinion on martial arts ie,what works in real life and what is ineffective,thats not to say it is disrespectful to these martial arts,all mentioned are judged on merits and pitfalls.
For anyone who has read Geoff Thompsons work then you will really enjoy this book,(Geoff Thompson endorses this book).
Overall,this book is an empirical observation of real life situations by very experienced individuals.
Buy it today :)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having grown up reading Fighting Arts Illustrated and having deep respect for Dennis Martin,Terry O'Neill and Gary Spiers (Terry O'Neill was an inspiration during my early years in the martial arts)I was really looking forward to this book (especially given the very positive reviews).
However I was very disappointed. Many of the anecdotes and stories are repeated several times throughout the book and for me it became a little boring and bordered on sycophantic. These guys are legends and it would have been nice to learn more about them as men. The anecdotes are great but lose their appeal when you've read about them several times over; surely there were many more to add. Often I found fascinating parts of their stories were barely touched on and I really wanted to know more, which I found exasperating given the print space given to repeating the same anecdotes!
A good read and interesting but frustratingly falls short of giving the in depth experience I hoped for.
However I was very disappointed. Many of the anecdotes and stories are repeated several times throughout the book and for me it became a little boring and bordered on sycophantic. These guys are legends and it would have been nice to learn more about them as men. The anecdotes are great but lose their appeal when you've read about them several times over; surely there were many more to add. Often I found fascinating parts of their stories were barely touched on and I really wanted to know more, which I found exasperating given the print space given to repeating the same anecdotes!
A good read and interesting but frustratingly falls short of giving the in depth experience I hoped for.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is truly excellent. It's well written, engaging, funny and describes brilliantly the physical apsects of the tales within!
The most eye opening thing is that all of the tales are true! A brilliant book about interesting and frightening situations experienced by people at the top of their game.
Dennis Martin is the british equivalent of Kelly McCann with similar experience and in my opinion, better skills!
This book is worth treble the cover price and is worth reading even up to the very last word, which will leave you laughing.
Well done and I can't wait for the next book!
The most eye opening thing is that all of the tales are true! A brilliant book about interesting and frightening situations experienced by people at the top of their game.
Dennis Martin is the british equivalent of Kelly McCann with similar experience and in my opinion, better skills!
This book is worth treble the cover price and is worth reading even up to the very last word, which will leave you laughing.
Well done and I can't wait for the next book!
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For UK martial artists
If you're a big fan of martial arts and from the UK this book tells some good stories of some important people. Read more
Published 8 days ago by jazz
Brilliant!!!
As someone who worked violent doors full time for 11 years, I agree with almost every word written in this book.
It is educational and entertaining. Read more
It is educational and entertaining. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Mcdermott
Putting the record straight
I was surprised to read the review by G Clark, criticising Working with Warriors for excessive repetition of the anecdotes and stories. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by Thomas Mcnally
Well worth a read..
Being from Liverpool and a doorman myself I was intrigued by this book, I in fact know Terry O'Neil from when as I young lad (1991) I used to train in a gym in Knowsley were he... Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by Paul Marsland
reading about warriors
This is story telling at its best for those afficionados of martial arts. It takes you from the early beginnings of Karate in this country and how it shaped the lives of three... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2009 by Jp Murphy
A Good Read
Having read this book I was very impressed with the events Dennis Martin has witnessed and the people he worked with during his time working as a doorman. Read more
Published on 29 May 2009 by Eamonn
The real thing
Great book about exceptional characters. These guys really are at the cutting edge when it comes to 'self-protection', essential reading for anyone in the business or interested in... Read more
Published on 22 May 2009 by William K
A time and a place...
I really enjoyed this book.
Being familiar with a number of the characters, I had already heard some of the stories before. Read more
Being familiar with a number of the characters, I had already heard some of the stories before. Read more
Published on 20 April 2009 by G. Mulholland
Tony Downing Preston.
A truly fantastic book that works on several levels. A terrific history of the early days of particulary Karate In the U.K. an absolute must for those around from the mid 60s. Read more
Published on 13 April 2009 by Tony Downing Bus Account
About time
Well it's about time that Dennis Martin wrote and book and the first does not disappoint. A nice bit of history one that I found hard to put down. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2008 by Mr. R. Owens
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