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BECOME STRONGER -FASTER - TOUGHER!

Fighter's Mind / Fighter's Body is the complete and authoritative guide for peak mental and physical conditioning written specifically for fighters, packed with exercises and training programs designed for beginners to elite competitors.

Boxing - Kickboxing - Judo - Wrestling - Mixed Martial Arts

You will discover:

• The five essential attributes that fighters must condition
• How to develop knockout power and lightning-fast throws
• How to go the distance and stay strong the whole way
• How to cultivate an unconquerable spirit
• Everything from old-school drills to cutting-edge sports science

Fighter's Mind / Fighter's Body is packed with over 500 high-quality photos demonstrating all the exercises.It contains seven conditioning programs tailored specifically for kickers, boxers, grapplers, and mixed martial artists from beginner to elite levels. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

The exercise sections in this book are great!
As an avid runner, I have incorporated several of the exercises decribed in this book in my daily training routine.I have noticed drastic results in my core strength.I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking to try new exercises or looking to improve technique.

Best training book I have seen!
WOW!
This book has it all, from fundamental training philosophies to advanced conditioning techniques!

The book is broken up into well established sections that really guide you. First from understanding and creating an effective training system tailored to your style and skills. With the later chapters advancing you through higher skilled level exercises as well encompassing all aspects of training such as exercise, mental conditioning, to rest, and nutrition.

I doubt you will find a book that has as many different training drills and exercises anywhere.
This one is a must for all serious Martial Artists.


Effective, innovative conditioning programs
This book provides innovative conditioning programs for fighters and martial artists of all skill levels, both competitive and non-competitive.The programs focus largely on calisthenic workouts, but also incorporate drills to improve cardiovascular endurance, footwork, speed, and coordination.Backed by empirical research into kinesiology and tailored to the specific conditioning needs of the competitive fighter, the Fighter's Mind / Fighter's Body training system builds physical and mental skills that are essential to good fighting.

Being a self-defense instructor, MMA practitioner, and boxer, I would highly recommend this guide to any serious martial artist who wants to improve his game. ... Read more

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The Definitive Cardio Kickboxing Program from the Man Who Created It!

Frank Thiboutot, the man who created the original Cardio Kickboxing presents it as it was intended to be -- more than just an aerobic workout, but as a real sport and a real means of self-defense.

Let's be honest. You're not going to learn anything just punching and kicking the air. In fact, you could hurt yourself. You have to learn what impact resistance and hitting moving targets are all about. Learn the safe, authentic and effective way to punch, block and kick, using real equipment and real bag work. Acquire real Kickboxing and self-defense skills while getting into the cardiovascular shape of your life.

There are plenty of fine fitness classes to choose from, but if you're serious about Cardio Kickboxing, serious about getting into shape, then you need Cardio Kickboxing" Elite!

* Over 500 Photos for Detailed, Easy-to-Follow Instruction.
* Cardio and Circuit Training of Professional Kickboxers.
* Real Self-Defense Techniques & Bag Work.
* Excellent Cross-Training Regimen to Enhance Any Activity, Sport or Martial Art. ... Read more

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Ideal for self-defense, fitness, and sports enthusiasts
Frank Thiboutot is the man who created the original "Cardio Kickboxing" program and in Cardio Kickboxing Elite provides the reader/user with a complete martial arts program that is ideal for self-defense, fitness, and sports enthusiasts. Thiboutot presents the history, techniques, and equipment of cardio kickboxing with all aspects of the various exercises profusely illustrated with more than 380 photos for detailed, easy-to-follow instruction; a cardio and circuit training of professional kickboxers, real self-defense techniques and bag work; as well as an excellent cross-training regimen which will enhance any physical active, sport, or martial arts performance. Cardio Kickboxing Elite is an impressive and much appreciated addition to any personal or professional physical fitness and martial arts reference collection. ... Read more

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Provides guidelines and criteria so that the kickboxing exercise modality can be practiced both safely and effectively. Four subject areas includes an introduction to kickboxing fitness (growth, benefits, workout types and styles),exercise science (safe participation, aerobic stimulus, kinesiology, dynamic stretching), teaching a kickboxing workout (equipment, attire, environment, music, modifications, class introduction/health screening, cueing, intensity monitoring), and programming (components, techniques, proper progression, injury prevention, high-risk and contraindicated movements). Also includes sample workouts, a glossary, and suggested reading. Contains more than 60 clear photographs. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise. ... Read more

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This fabulous full color guide to the hottest exercise today--an exercise that combines the discipline and focus of ancient martial arts with the high energy enthusiam of the best in cardiovascular workouts. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

kicking as exercise not kicking as game
I read this book from perspective of kick boxing. I thought I will learn something from this book. My disappointment. This was an exercise book, not a kicking book.

If you want to learn good stance, kicking styles, power kicking then this is not a book but if you are looking for another exercise book then this is ok. Too many words and very few pictures.

There are many other full body exercises for fitness. Just kicking for fitness? :-) Developing what part of body?

I love this book!
The sales ranking simply doesn't do this book justice. I picked up this book in the library, attracted by the headlines "the fastest way to lose weight and get in shape". Although the workout seemed pretty easy I started to sweat after 10 minutes into it. Both the upper and lower bodies received intense workout and in 3 weeks I already felt that my thighs and abs were stronger. I gained muscle and could execute my kicks more accurately and jabs more powerful. Also has great instructions on how to motivate yourself, how to have a positive attitude towards exercise, introduction to traditional martial arts and tips to healthy living. Would recommend to those who are looking for 'something to do' and as a cross-training for atheletes who are looking for something outside their specialization. ... Read more

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Welcome to the 21st Century, where we have become a society of “multi-taskers” and can incorporate that mind set into our fitness training.Over the last few years boxing and kickboxing have become popular forms of fitness training in North America for those looking to progress beyond the Tae-Bo, aerobic-kickboxing and boxercise type format. This book details how to get a calorie burning cardiovascular & resistance workout combined with learning valuable self-defense skills. The routine is also a dynamite way to build self-confidence, agility, coordination, stamina and relieve stress.
Complete with a wide variety of topical information on both general and specific components of fitness, it is professionally detailed with over 300 photographs depicting every punch and kick technique combination. From the warm-up, strength exercises, abs routine and cool down stretches it is designed to ensure safety and efficiency in planning your fitness regiment.
The exercises are fully explained, and sample workouts are provided allowing you to determine the intensity of your workout based on your fitness and skill level. Tailored to your goals, it makes an ideal, fresh, innovative and personalized workout. The training can be structured into 2 or 3 minute rounds with 30-60 second rests to replicate actual boxing & kickboxing rounds. Concentrating on the various challenging and stress relieving kick & punch combinations enhances mental focus and discipline. It can also be implemented as the warm-up or cardio portion of your regular routine or as an additional alternate session format tailored to your goals and needs. All the equipment required, like boxing gloves, heavy bags and focus pads are portable and the initial expenditure is fairly modest compared to some elaborate home gyms. The additional strength and resistance exercises incorporating the stability ball, medicine ball, resistance tubing and free body exercises keeps the program unique, easy to modify and can be taken with you when traveling or at work. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Strictly a Fitness Book
Don't try to defend yourself using this book.You will get creamed.This book is strictly for fitness kickboxing which is okay.Don't use this book to create your own style unless it is a fitness kickboxing style. I don't think that many of these exercises translate well to a competition class.These exercises are best left in the aerobics room for the most part.

Extremely Useful Source of Information
I am a kickboxing instructor, teaching a class on heavy bags and working on developing a style of my own.I have found O'Donnell's book to be an invaluable source of information to me.His clear, concise descriptions of stances and punching and kicking techniques cover all the basics.I'm always looking for creative kickboxing combinations, and he has a number of them in the book.In addition, his section in the back on Resistance Training Exercises has helped me tremendously in creating new ways to challenge the people I'm instructing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in teaching a challenging kickboxing class - either cardio or contact style.

Excellent
I got this book for my 17 year old son who is training by himself in the garage. He loved it!! It has everything he was looking for.
And I got the book before the due date, I was very pleased. ... Read more

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Each year, thousands of people begin kickboxing, and - not so surprisingly - the vast majority of these people are women. It's a great time for this sport, reflected in the number of women of all ages who show up for training classes at gyms throughout the country. With virtually every popular woman's character in movies in television shows exhibiting some sort of kickboxing or martial arts prowess, the trend will probably continue for some time.In addition, thousands more women join related classes, such as aerobox, cardio-kickboxing, Tae Bo and the like.

Once these women start learning some of the techniques of kickboxing, they often want to learn more. Whether they attempt to learn on their own or through classes offered by experienced instructors, most kickboxers eventually feel the need to have a skills book to help them with their practice. Most women, however, must purchase books intended for men, since little traditional kickboxing information is directed toward a female audience. While women can, of course, benefit from material written for men, they find it more useful to have information written with them in mind. Some of the challenges that women face are not faced by men, and many of the inherent skills that many women have (speed, agility, flexibility) are often overlooked in traditional reference books.

Kickboxing for Women covers all the essentials of learning kickboxing, plus tips especially for women. It contains information helpful to beginning, intermediate and advanced kickboxers. The book also includes principles, techniques and drills for fitness kickboxer as well as the professional. ... Read more

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A superbly presented primer to help beginners
Kickboxing For Women by Jennifer Lawler (2nd Degree Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do) and Debz Buller (Certified Cardio-Karate, ACE Aerobics Instructor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer) is a high-spirited, practical guide to stretching, exercise, fitness, and self-defense, written in direct, plain text and illustrated with plenty of demonstrative black-and-white photographs. While not a substitute for kickboxing classes taught by a professional, Kickboxing For Women is a superbly presented primer to help beginners with an interest better understand the basics of training and sparring. With workout plans written to take a woman's body and endurance into account, Kickboxing For Women is a winning supplement to any female kickboxer's physical fitness regimen!

From a woman's perspective
As a female full-contact kickboxing instructor, I found this book to be a valuable buy for any woman who is thinking about getting started in kickboxing.I liked how the authors identify the different styles of kickboxing, and how they explain the difference between aerobic kickboxing and full-contact kickboxing.This information is useful in helping a prospective student identify what her goals are before signing up for classes.I found most of the advice on the execution of techniques sound.As a full-contact kickboxing instructor, I differ on some points.However, these are minor differences, which are mostly style related, and which is something a new student looking to get started in kickboxing should not get hung up on.The book's strength, however, lies in the chapters following the explanations of the techniques.For example, I found the chapter on full-contact sparring with its many tips on goal setting and mental preparation, and the "For Women Only" and "Debz Says" suggestions at the end of each chapter, very helpful to a new student.And the exercise section does a good job describing why and how, rather than what.In other words, it's not just an endless list of exercises, which is so often found in other books of this nature.The section on "Other Practical Matters" was very informative for women, and something that most other books on the combat arts neglect to mention.I would recommend this book to any woman who is thinking about getting started in this male-dominated sport. ... Read more

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This introductory guide to kickboxing shows you the basic moves and clearly explains the fundamentals of how to learn kickboxing safely. ... Read more

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Martial artists require a unique physical training program, one that ensures that powerful attacking and rapid counterattacking techniques can be used in self-defense performed over the full course of any contest or practice. In Fitness for Full-Contact Fighters, trainer, author, and fighter Christoph Delp presents a fitness training program expertly tailored to the martial arts. The book, amply illustrated with spectacular photographs from renowned photographers, details the basics of martial arts fitness training and offers an in-depth description of its various elements: flexibility, stamina, and power. The exercises are described in detail and presented step-by-step by leading martial artists. The book focuses on planning and monitoring one’s training and includes complete training programs as well as extensive advice on the proper diet. With this guide, martial artists at all skill levels, from newcomers to those at an advanced level, vastly improve their ability to perform in training and competition. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

good book
knew most of the things in this book, thought it would be different.good for a begginer or someone who wants to jsut read up on info regarding stretches and exercises for the martial artist

Basic, Basic, Basic!
Allow me to start off by stating emphatically that this is not a bad book at all, it's just simply a very well done book on nothing more than basics, basics, basics! If you are new to the martial arts and training, then this would be a great book for you to own, but if you have any experience at all, then you will probably find this book of little use to you.

The layout and format are very well done and the photographs are in color and printed on glossy paper, always a plus. The author covers such fitness areas as; stretching, dieting, weight training, aerobics, etc. However, these areas are not really gone over with any great detail and as I said before, are pretty basic in nature. This book would be of a greater benefit to someone who was involved in kickboxing, more so that any other martial art, and that is exactly what the title implies.

Here are some additional books on training that you may want to check out as well.

Practical Programming for Strength Training

Starting Strength (2nd edition)

Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts

Fighter's Fact Book: Over 400 Concepts, Principles, and Drills to Make You a Better Fighter

The Fighter's Body: An Owner's Manual : Your Guide to Diet, Nutrition, Exercise and Excellence in the Martial Arts

Timing in the Fighting Arts: Your Guide to Winning in the Ring and Surviving on the Street

Just to name a few!

Shawn Kovacich
Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.

Only basic knowledge on both fitness and stretching
Purchased this book from other book store. I also have a quick reading to finish the book, found out only basic knowledge on both fitness and stretching. Pictures attached are helpful. I only refer to remind me on certain muscle group to both train up and stretching.

Nice pictures and dissapointing contents
I read this book very fast, the reason was that the ideas and contents of the book were so basic and to be honest, nothing interesting for me. I was looking for advanced tips and contents which I couldn`t find them in the book. Howver, It `s a nice reference book for your library. ... Read more

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Finally, Tom Seabourne, the trainer to the trainers, teaches you how to stay INJURY FREE no matter what cardio program you enjoy! Discover the safest, most effective approach to CardioKickboxing: the perfect way to get in incredible shape and have fun doing it! Increase your strength, endurance, and flexibility, plus burn fat, with safe non-impact workouts.

* Prevent those all-too-common injuries from other high energy workouts.
* Discover bio-mechanically correct methods of striking, blocking, and footwork.
* Achieve high energy, all day and everyday with mind/body meditations, proper breathing techniques and nutritional guidelines.
* Design your own individualized program, no matter what your age or fitness level.
* Tips on everything from staying motivated to choosing the right music. ... Read more

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Not bad, but not great
Although this book has quite a bit of useful information. It lacks organization and cohesiveness. Mr. Seabourne jumps around a lot, and in the end there is no natural flow to the information he provides. I think thisbook would have been more effective, if the chapters were as follows:introduction, punches, kicks, combination, stretching (pre- andpost-workout), shadow boxing and/or heavy bag work, conditioning drills,and workout plans. Most of this information was covered, but it wasscattered, confusing, and sometimes, incomplete. Furthermore, his suggestedworkouts are weak. My overall impression of this book is that it is rather"girlie." If you are looking for a really good book on thesubject, check out "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kickboxing."

Fun and effective martial arts exercise.
Complete Cardiokickboxing blends martial arts with fitness basics to provide an injury free program to improve stamina and help users get in shape. From non-impact workouts which help prevent injuries to the correctmethods for punching, kicking, blocking and footwork, this blends routineswith advice on meditations to increase energy and mind/body interactions.Black and white photos abound with examples.

Everything I needed to know about cardio kickboxing
Complete Cardiokickboxing is the most complete fitness book on the topic of punching and kicking to music available.

I was able to use Seaborne's suggestions and develop my own program.

I tried some of thevideos out there but they were too difficult.

I especially liked all ofthe tips and different training techniques. ... Read more

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Kick-boxing's combination of fat-burning, calorie-using, sweat-inducing cardiovascular exercise makes it one of the most effective ways to lose weight and tone up. This book provides an easy-to-follow three-stage workout which means you can start to burn fat now, whatever your age. ... Read more

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Shape Magazine November 2008 Kelly Ripa, Gina Carano's 20 Minute Kickboxing Workout, Be Happier & More Comfident TODAY!, Slim Down Secret ... Read more

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You will learn all the benefits of all the different types of aerobic exercises.

Here is some of the things included:

Benefits Of Aerobic Exercise
Different Types Of Aerobic Exercises
Wading In Water Aerobics
Aerobic Breathing
Aerobic Dance
Aerobic Equipment
Aerobic Kickboxing
Step Aerobics
Aerobics For Kids
The Best Types Of Aerobics
How-Can-Aerobics-Help-You-Lose-Weight
Aerobics During Pregnancy
Aerobic Equipment
The Beauty Of Aerobic Exercises
The Need For Aerobics

You will learn it all.
... Read more

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The Secret ofChinese Chi-Kung & Longevity

For the first time, the mysterious Chinese Chi Kung is explained
in a scientific way, easy to understand and easy to practice.

Once and for all, everything you wanted to know about "CHI", Revealed!

Introduction To Chi-Kung
1. The brief history of Chi Kung in China.
2. What is Chi Kung?
3. What are the advantages of practicing Chi Kung?
4. What kind of people can practice Chi Kung while what kind of People can not?
5. How to use this e-book to learn Chi Kung?

6. Why Chi Kung can heal chronic diseases?

Reasons to heal chronic disease:

1.Beneficial control to give the brain a chance to re-regulate or recuperate those functions which are

deviated a little:
In Hong Kong, when the new air port had been built, they moved from Kai Tak Airport (the old airport) to the

new international airport immediately to start work in order to celebrate the reunion of Hong Kong to China in

1997, may be it was too hurry, everything was in a mess after the ceremony, so the Hong Kong Government decided

to stop receiving orders from outside, that is to say, no passenger transportation, no cargo transportation so

to give a small group of computer experts a chance ( a certain period of time without disturbance from outside,

at this time, the air port was under a special situation, no body worked except a small group of experts ) to

re-regulate the computer system, put everything back to the normal track. Then, they started receiving order

from outside again as normal.

In practicing Chi Kung, the same reason, we put the body into a special situation, in this situation, no

disturbance from the outside.

2.Internal massage ---- breathing with the diaphragm:
In Chi Kung practice, we breathe with the diaphragm, the diaphragm moves up and down and thus cause internal

massaging the organs inside and thus produce secretions which improve digestion and other metabolisms.

3.Resume those secretions which seem to be dry and thus get back a part of our youth:
When the chi passes through some glands which seem to stop working when we become mature, the Chi stimulates

those glands which will resume working to some degree. The declining secretions become active again. That is

why the people who practice Chi Kung constantly look younger than those who don’t usually.

4.Raise the ability of our self-healing systems:
We all know that muscle can be trained to become stronger. Can our self-healing system (more than immune

system, not only against germs) be trained? The answer is “yes”, Chi Kung is the exercise to do that.


In the modern way to save ourselves from being sick, there are three kinds of therapies, namely:

A.Precautionary therapy
This is to reduce the factors that may cause the sickness to happen. Something can be done

beforehand to reduce the chance to get that disease. For example: hi-blood pressure, if youpay

attention to your diet and do some exercises regularly as a habit, you may not get hi- blood pressure.

B.Healing therapy
When you have got the disease already, you go to consult the doctor; the doctor does something about it to get

you out of trouble. This is a healing therapy; something happens during the disease, it may be too late if you

don’t let the doctor know on time.

C.Recuperative therapy
In a car accident, you get injured and are sent to the hospital to get cured up. After that, you feel too weak;

some of the functions of your body have lost. The doctor wants you to do something to resume those functions.

This is Recuperative therapy. Something happens after the trouble.

Chi Kung can be regarded as one of the precautionary therapies because

Chi Kung trains:

1.Nerve system

2.Secretion system

3.Micro-circulation system

4.Self-healing system ... Read more

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We are always reminded that exercise could do wonders for the body. Aerobics, a kind of exercise which helps your body use more oxygen while maintaining your target heart range, can definitely help a person live longer and healthier. There are studies showing that 30 minutes of aerobics every day would benefit the body a lot."

Performing regular aerobic exercises would gradually make the heart larger. A bigger and larger heart would be able to provide more oxygenated blood which can be used by the muscles. This could also mean more energy whether for longer or shorter periods of exercise or physical activities.

You will learn:

Benefits Of Aerobic Exercise
Different Types Of Aerobic Exercises
Wading In Water Aerobics
Aerobic BreathingAerobic Dance
Aerobic Equipment
Aerobic Kickboxing
Step Aerobics
Aerobics For Kids
The Best Types Of Aerobics
How-Can-Aerobics-Help-You-Lose-Weight
Aerobics During Pregnancy
Aerobic Equipment
The Beauty Of Aerobic Exercises
The Need For Aerobics ... Read more

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We are always reminded that exercise could do wonders for the body. Aerobics, a kind of exercise which helps your body use more oxygen while maintaining your target heart range, can definitely help a person live longer and healthier. There are studies showing that 30 minutes of aerobics every day would benefit the body a lot."

Performing regular aerobic exercises would gradually make the heart larger. A bigger and larger heart would be able to provide more oxygenated blood which can be used by the muscles. This could also mean more energy whether for longer or shorter periods of exercise or physical activities.

You will learn:

Benefits Of Aerobic Exercise
Different Types Of Aerobic Exercises
Wading In Water Aerobics
Aerobic BreathingAerobic Dance
Aerobic Equipment
Aerobic Kickboxing
Step Aerobics
Aerobics For Kids
The Best Types Of Aerobics
How-Can-Aerobics-Help-You-Lose-Weight
Aerobics During Pregnancy
Aerobic Equipment
The Beauty Of Aerobic Exercises
The Need For Aerobics

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One of the few real self-protection guides on the markettoday, this book will teach you first and foremost how to avoidviolent situations. But should you find yourself in one, it will alsoshow you how to control yourself and your emotions so you can functionon a physical level to defend yourself. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (21)

Repetitious Advice
I purchased the book for the interviews of muggers, attackers etc. There is not a core chapter dedicated to these interview as quotes are spread out through the text. The quotes do not provide insights as to their patterns or thinking, only how violent they are. There are some kernels of insight in the text, but the repetition of advice makes a straight read through near impossible. I would only purchase this book if you are looking to purchase at half price.

The best guide available
As a not very good amateur martial artist I have purchased many books to try and assist and inspire me in my training. By some margin this is by far the best. Sure there are better books that give more detail on specific topics, however no others deal with as many areas as this one. Thompson is ex-doorman/nightclub bouncer and martial artist in many disciplines. A 1st dan in judo, 6th dan in Karate together with qualifications in wrestling and many others.

In this book he covers 24 areas of 'self-protection' from 1. avoidance and awareness to 24. Self-Defence and the law. There isn't sufficient time to review all the these areas in a short review like this. However what I will say is that this book has given me some new insights into just how to criminal mind works, as well as some useful information on practical martial arts. See for example chapter 12 which is devoted solely to the application, advantages and disadvantages of chokes and strangles.

Perhaps the most interesting part of the book is where he interviews several victims of violent crime as well as several muggers and looks at several case histories from serial killers. Some of the case histories are hard to read (as their crimes are described in graphic detail by the criminal), however the interviews with the muggers are a fascinating insight into how the criminal mind works and a lot of useful information can be gained from reading these.

Some will say that studying martial arts and reading this sort of material is a complete waste of time. However for those of us that do, it is enlightening to know that people who are switched off to their surroundings and their environment are the ones most likely to fall victim to a mugger or criminal.

This book does duplicate some material from Geoff Thompsons other books. So if you only want to buy one book that covers the entire spectrum of his philosophy - this is the one.

Mindset and physioloy of fighting
I bought this book because many readers said that this is one of the "originals."Geoff is a former bouncer who has many insightful thoughts on fighting.The most important concepts in the book are on how to avoid fights.Secondly, the physiology of the "adrenal dump" is discussed at length.This was my favorite part, as I have a backround in medicine.The text is easy to read and understand.The fighting section is less useful, as martial arts are very difficult to learn from a book.Overall, I would highly recommend this book.

It does just what it says on the lable and more!!
A great companion to the book by Peter Consterdine's "STREETWISE - A Manual for Self Defence". Like Streetwise it's a hefty tomb and packed with useful, effective and easy to learn self techniques THAT WORK!! Plenty of clear pictures too.

Geoff is one of the greats when it comes to Self Defence & personal protection, but what is SO GOOD in this book is that Geoff teaches you how to avoid situations that are likely to lead to a scrap, e.g. sections dealing with Awareness, profiles of Attackers & what they're looking for in a target therefore how to avoid being a target. How to deal with Fear & how to use it to your advantage.

A lot of the book is devoted to actual self defence techniques, striking, parts of the body & ground fighting too. Also, first aid & points on The Law & how it can protect you are also covered.

Geoff has had many years of experience learning & honing his skills on the streets and as a Doorman so is justly qualified to give out this kind of expert information. He is truly devoted to his methods and teaching and his passion for his skills comes out very well in this book.

IT's a REAL LIFE-SAVER!!

The Man Knows What He's Talking About
Geoff Thompson makes his mark not mainly in the presentation of practical techniques for self defense. Though he does that well (from his own educated point of view), I think that is not the most important point of this book. This book is intended to prepare the average person to deal with what by definition is a dangerous, uncomfortable meeting with people that one generally doesn't want to get to know. Though his book may scare off some readers in its graphic discussion of those who prey on normal people, getting right in one's mind about how things really are is an important step in doing something about one's personal safety in the street. Mental preparation is a major issue in personal defense, and is often overlooked by otherwise excellent authors. Thompson doesn't miss this key area. If you're serious about self defense, Thompsons work must be on your list! ... Read more

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Self Defense For Women & ChildrenYou can’t escape it.Every single day the headlines are slapping you in the face.“Co-ed Found Strangled.” “Mother of Three Raped and Murdered.”“Pedophile Kidnaps Ten-year-old.”What’s the solution?Well, you could hire a full-time bodyguard or you could barricade yourself and your family inside your home and never leave. Most of us aren’t in a position to hire a bodyguard and never leaving our homes is near impossible so what’s left?The best weapon at our disposal is knowledge.The more we know about how to protect ourselves and our children, the greater our ability to prevail if we find ourselves in a life threatening situation.“Self Defense for Women & Children” could be the best weapon in your home to accomplish just that.“Self Defense for Women & Children” discusses topics that most of us easily overlook in our daily lives.Learn more about such things as:Defining the enemy – reveals all the potential predators we come in contact with including many that we would never suspect.Keeping your home environment safe – this goes beyond fire and burglar alarms to include information about who you allow into your home.Learn about how to be safer in your car – and it isn’t just car alarms although they are covered.How to insure that you are safe in public places - when you are out and about there are steps you can take and teach your children about behaviors that may keep them safe from harm.How about staying safe at work – we don’t think about our workplace as potentially dangerous, but it can be so learn how to stay safe at work.Stay safe while traveling – things you may overlook unless you plan for the unknown and teach your children as well.Do know what to do if you are attacked – if not, you should.This can be life and death and you should know how to react.Learn how to child-proof the environment your own home to insure that your newborn and toddlers are safe at home.What a woman needs to know about financial safety and security – what do you know about insurance, investments and your husbands will.Protect your children from online predators – how do you identify a potential problem and what to do about it.Protect yourself from identity theft – if you think this can’t happen to you, think again, you’ll be amazed at just how simple it is to lose your identity to a thief.Most women today are working mothers – what to look for to insure you select the right daycare center.Are you prepared for any type of disaster – the events of 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina should be enough to put most of us on permanent alert!It’s a sad testimony to the world we live in that there truly is danger lurking around every corner.The world is much different than it was when our parents and grandparents grew up.Don’t be lulled into thinking that you are safe from harm because there is a war being fought on the other side of the globe.There is a war being fought right here at home every single day.“Self Defense for Women & Children” is written specifically for women and for men who raise children.If you think that we have tried to scare you, you might be right.At least to the point where you think twice about the safety of those you love.You owe it to them and yourself to gain a little peace of mind and “Self Defense for Women & Children”.You’ll be glad you did! ... Read more

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The Secret ofChinese Chi-Kung & Longevity

For the first time, the mysterious Chinese Chi Kung is explained
in a scientific way, easy to understand and easy to practice.

Once and for all, everything you wanted to know about "CHI", Revealed!


Introduction To Chi-Kung

1. The brief history of Chi Kung in China.
2. What is Chi Kung?

3. What are the advantages of practicing Chi Kung?
4. What kind of people can practice Chi Kung while what kind of People can not?

5. How to use this e-book to learn Chi Kung?
6. Why Chi Kung can heal chronic diseases?



1. The brief history of Chi Kung in China:

The history of Chi Kung can be traced back to about five thousand years ago in China. Since there were emperors

ruling over the country claiming to be the “Son of the Sky” (天子, a traditional concept that was used to fool the

common people, “Sky” in ancient time in China sometimes is equivalent to “God”, the emperors wanted the people

to believe that they were authorized by “God” to rule over, so listen and obey at all time, no question asked)

who loved the power, glory, position and privilege so much that they wanted immortality.

People of knowledge tried very hard to satisfy their emperor. Roughly speaking, there were two groups of people

studying this, the first group tended to use medicine, it ended up that eleven emperors in Chinese history have

been poisoned to death by this so called ”Immortality Medicine”.

The second group found that the best medicine had been existing in our bodies already, which were born with. Our

job is to cultivate it, make it stronger and accumulate it to a certain part of the body and make use of it.

People practice this tends to live longer according to statistics but not yet be immortal. This kind of

exercises is called “Chi Kung” to-day.



2. What is Chi Kung?

In China, it is called “Chi”, in Japan it is called “Ki”, have you ever heard of Aikido? In India, it is called

“Purana”, ask the Yoka people,In Philippine, it is called “Mana”, in Europe, it is called “Aura”. There are

about 30 names for about the same thing. You see, in human history, not only Chinese struggled to find out the

secret of “Chi”. Around the world in the past, people sensed that there was something you couldn’t see, didn’t

know what color, how heavy, what smell, closely related to our bodies and lives did exist.

In this book, I try to explain everything from the point of view of a scientist, so you can understand and

handle it easily. I’m not going to use those abstract, fancy, classic, difficult Chinese terminologies.

Therefore I choose a term which is more substantial in the Western World to describe it. You can temporarily put

it equal to “bio-electricity” for the time being (actually it is more than that).

Our bodies are conductors, electricity can pass through. You know some eel can produce electricity, so do our

bodies. But why we don’t feel it, the reason is that the electricity we produce is too weak to be detected. But,

in some special situation, the famous Chinese scientist, the father of missile of China -------- Dr. Chin Hoc

Sum called it “The Chi Kung Situation”, we can feel it. This e-book teaches us how to practice to set up this

Chi Kung Situation so that we can feel this bio-electricity and accumulate it to become stronger and stronger,

finally it circulate along the meridians driven by or led by our “Intent 意 “.

Kung (功) in Chinese means “exercise” or “function” or “work’ sometimes. This means that we have to work for it.

We reap what we sow. ... Read more

Product Description
The Secret ofChinese Chi-Kung & Longevity

For the first time, the mysterious Chinese Chi Kung is explained
in a scientific way, easy to understand and easy to practice.

Once and for all, everything you wanted to know about "CHI", Revealed!


Introduction To Chi-Kung

1. The brief history of Chi Kung in China.
2. What is Chi Kung?

3. What are the advantages of practicing Chi Kung?
4. What kind of people can practice Chi Kung while what kind of People can not?

5. How to use this e-book to learn Chi Kung?
6. Why Chi Kung can heal chronic diseases?




3. What are the advantages of practicing Chi Kung?


1. “Chi Kung’ can improve health, both mentally and physically, no doubt about it according to Chinese

history and now countless living examples in China, go to the hospitals, you will see the nurse leads the

patients to practice Chi Kung, some of them are cancer patients who were told by their Western doctors that

they would die in a few months but get recovered completely like miracles.


2. It is probably the most economical way. You don’t need a lot of equipments, a specific playground or

field like soccer or basket ball, you don’t need even a ball. Any place enough to sit or stand with good

ventilation and quiet is good enough, you may have to pay some tuition to learn from a Sifu (teacher or

master), but after that, you can go home and practice alone, never pay the Sifu anymore.


3. You can practice within your own schedule, even though there are some recommended times to practice more

effectively but no obligation. You don’t need a partner, anytime you like, just do it!


4. There is no restriction of sex, age, any normal person, weak or strong, even sick, lying on bed , can

practice ( they can practice the sleeping Chi Kung ).


5. There is no contradiction between “Chi Kung” and modern therapy.

When you take pills, under the prescription from your family doctor, that is “chemical reaction” trying to

help.

When you practice “Chi Kung”, that is an exercise to strengthen your “self-healing system” (including immune

system and some other things) trying to help. There is no chemical reaction, therefore no interaction. Just on

the contrary, “Chi Kung” helps you to recover quicker.

“Chi Kung” can heal those hidden troubles, brewing inside your
body, about to make you sick, you go to the doctor, the doctor
checks and then says “it is your psychological effect! Nosickness.”
But you feel uncomfortable inside somewhere, hard to tell, this is
What Chinese physicians call “Inharmoniousness between Yin &
Yang, not flowing fluently with Chi.” Come and learn Chi Kung,
You will understand. Remember Chinese therapy has been there
for more than five thousand years already.



4. What kind of people can practice Chi Kung and what kind of People can not?

Any normal people can practice Chi Kung regardless of their ages, sexes, weak or strong, except those who are

mentally sick, or they have close relatives such as brother or sister who has been sent to mental house because

they might have dormant DNA which can be reactivated or revived by Chi Kung to cause the specific mental

trouble.

5. How to use this e-book to learn Chi Kung?

This e-book was actually my notes when I taught Chi Kung several years ago in Canada. Each

lesson is for one week’s work, you need normally three months to establish what you want.

Study lesson one and follow the instruction to practice everyday in the first week, then study lesson two, at

the eighth day, do what you should do in lesson two first ------ i.e. warm up, then come back to do meditations

in lesson one, then finish with “On Chiang Ping Chi”. You can see, those exercise are being done

accumulatively, notice the order, don’t miss any one unless you are told to do so. ... Read more