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The Secrets of Police Aikido: Controlling Tactics Used by Law Enforcement Professionals
 
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The Secrets of Police Aikido: Controlling Tactics Used by Law Enforcement Professionals (Paperback)

by Bill Sosa (Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 115 pages
  • Publisher: Citadel Press (19 Mar 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0806519320
  • ISBN-13: 978-0806519326
  • Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,344,516 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Due to its non-aggressive nature, Aikido is rapidly becoming the martial arts form most preferred by law enforcement officers. In The Secrets of Police Aikido reade rs can learn valuable skills needed to thwart and subdue an attacker. '

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent add on to previously taught techniques, 29 Jul 2001
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As a serving Metropolitan Police officer I am interested in anything which improves my safety and this book is very comprehensive in what it teaches techniques that with practice are very effective on a street level.I would recommend this book to any other police officers
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars MISLEADING TITLE, 24 April 1998
By A Customer
Having read the synopsis and previous reviews I had expected to open up a book on controlling tactics used by law enforcement professionals based on aikido techniques. How wrong can you be.

The first 67 pages are what you expect in a general book on the subject of aikido. The 21 Tactics shown left me stunned.

No17 sums it up. You cannot use this defence where an attacker bearhugs from behind around your elbows.

We teach self defence and practice these types of attacks on both males & females. The suggested raising of the arms to break the grip as you step back is a joke. The attacker is usually right agianst your body and you cannot step back or raise your arms.

There are numerous successful ways of defending agianst this type of attack but this is not one to be recommended.

Overall I was disappointed with the content and feel I waisted my money.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time reading this., 22 Oct 1998
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The First half of the book is the same as hundreds of other aikido books, about the second half: the techniques are badly explained, and the pictures are not any help.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Misleading title & waste of time
I've read this book in few hours. As aikido apprentice (1st kyu) I jumped over the philosophical bla-bla to view those amazing techniques: the rear techniques are simple... Read more
Published on 21 Sep 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars An elegant, yet pragmatic book
Bill Sosa Sensei, an amazing teacher and artist, has put together a terrific review for both the advanced student and curious reader. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for cops.
Don't let the title fool you. The techniques illustrated in "Secrets of Police Aikido" are shown in terms of a peace officer defending himself, but this book goes far... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on Aikido and controlling tactics!
The most comprehensive in-depth and complete book on the subject to date. A must for students of Aikido as well as for law enforcement personal. Mr. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Appeals to a broader audience than the title suggests.
The title of this very readable book is somewhat misleading. It is far more than just a review of tactics useful to the law enforcement community. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 1998

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