The Fighting Edge: Using Your Martial Arts to Fight Better

Description

James LaFond has been training in various U.S., European, Korean, Chinese and Filipino martial arts for 25 years. He is also a veteran boxer and a laborer in one of America's toughest cities. He knows that the martial arts do not present all the realities of real combat and that 30 seconds on the sidewalk is worth three years in the dojo. In this book he explores the practical value, study and application of the martial arts in relation to real violence. What is it like to be in a real fight against deranged, drunk or drugged opponents? What is it like to be punched in the head? What do you do if your attacker is armed and you're not? What about the claims of various martial arts - are they valid? Which martial art is better for real fighting? Reading this book will help you maximize your training and become a better, smarter fighter. Introduction Chapter 1: Reality Chapter 2: Motivation Chapter 3: Understanding the Martial Arts Chapter 4: Personal Risks Chapter 5: Starting Out Chapter 6: The Fighter's Body Chapter 7: The Fighter's Mind Chapter 8: Real-Fighting Ability Chapter 9: Mobility Chapter 10: Durability Chapter 11: Defense Chapter 12: Offense Chapter 13: Training Forms, Ranges, and Drills Chapter 14: Training Partners and Equipment Chapter 15: The Untrained Fighter Chapter 16: Outnumbered! Chapter 17: Unarmed? Chapter 18: Survival Conclusion Appendix 1: Training Survey Appendix 2: Fighter Survey Appendix 3: Violence Survey Appendix 4: Martial Art Survey Bibliography