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Sadly, it never does.Get this book, but try to look below the surface techniques and go into why it worked with what happens to the target.Still a decent self defense book. Will the moves work, of course they will.
Honestly, the authors did a fine job trying to put Krav Maga into a book for us. I like Krav Maga and treat it with amazing respect.
The focus should be on how to get a result, in this case the end of the attacker. Still, after reading it Twice, I think the problem is a basis on techniques and less on principles that make it work.
I know there's even a part on the approach on principles, but they don't explain the physics or reactions to the degree I feel is needed. If and only if everything goes as planned.
By it used or glance at the first few techniques and see if you can do them when attacked.
This book is complete. I'm a krav maga pratictioner in Brazil, and the details of the book make it's very easy to learn. With photos that explaines step-by-step the punch, kicks and everything. Better than any book i ever seen.
If you are new into Krav Maga, this book will let you understand it's approach to personal defense and will introduce you to basics involving this great method. A must have.
In conclusion, the real value of this text cannot be appreciated without actual physical training under a krav maga instructor. This text provides an excellent guide to achieving belt ranks in this martial art system, if that is your goal. Many years ago I had the pleasure to train under Darren Levine in an intense 60 hour 6 day course held for defensive tactics instructors at the Illinois State Police Academy. Rating: 4 stars. Though I can understand some of the critical reviews of this book; however, no matter how good or bad a book may be, it can never take the place of actual intense hands-on training under a competent instructor. The reason this book should be read by anyone interested in Krav Maga is because it is organized into specific skill levels that a student should master before moving on to the next section. Joseph J. Truncale, (Pro-Systems Combatives: Author: Monadnock Defensive Tactics System & Advanced PR-24 Baton Techniques)
Excellent overview of the system with well done photos to demonstrate the techniques. Negatives:Text is too brief sometimes, it leaves you guessing as to exactly how a technique is done. Positives:Good price for what you get. Recommend it:Yes. Very helpful for your KM solo training.
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