I'm always looking to add to my library of "practical self defense" information. Anybody got some good recommendations?
Arnold
Arnold
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Re: Book/Video/DVD Recommendations?
Tue, March 9, 2004 - 11:42 AMqigong empowerment from waydragon publishing
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Tue, March 7, 2006 - 2:41 PMAre you looking for instructional or would you also include entertainment with added value? -
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Re: Book/Video/DVD Recommendations?
Wed, March 8, 2006 - 6:40 AMI actually prefer "instructional" over "entertaining". Actually I think the instructional videos are quite entertaining! LOL!
I just recently purchased a DVD that I might review here at a later date. It's called "Internal Damage - Advanced Tai Chi for Combat" I haven't received the video yet, but the preview clips on their website, www.internaldamagetaichi.com , look pretty interesting. I let ya know when I get it how it really ranks. :)
Namaste,
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Re: Book/Video/DVD Recommendations?
Wed, March 8, 2006 - 8:36 AMOkay.
I live in a martial arts rich environment, so I've always just gone to seminars, dojos, etc. to learn new things. (visual and tactile learner here) I just attended a national convention for my art and there were several vendors with instructional DVDs. One in particular by Prof. Bob Hudson should be good. I think he has a website.
Which art do you train in? I am studying a style of jujitsu. -
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Thu, March 9, 2006 - 6:54 AMWell, as the name of the tribe suggests, I have my own "personal" eclectic style. It's based on a wide variety of "reality based" martial arts. Bicolano Kuntao and Wu Wei Wing Chun (I have a black belt/sash in both) are at the root of the system. The rest are a wide range of styles: Arnis/Escrima/Kali, Muay Thai, Silat, Jiu Jitsu and WW2 Combatives. I'm currently thinking about writing my first book on how to use everday items as self-defense weapons. What particular style of Jiu Jitsu do you study?
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Unsu...
Re: Book/Video/DVD Recommendations?
Thu, March 9, 2006 - 6:55 AMActually I should say that my personal style has very few techniques and is more concept oriented. :)
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Thu, March 9, 2006 - 8:27 AMI'm studying Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu. I'm only about 1/2 through to a black belt and learning "lessons" about just how obstinate my body can be when my mind tells it to do something! The art is a blend of several styles and the main focus is on using uki's energy.
I've heard of some of the arts you mentioned. I've dabbled in a few as well. I think you have the right idea to base your own style on concept rather than stick to rigid kata. After all, very few attackers will bow in and assume a starting stance.
Let me know when your book comes out.
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