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Title: No pictures, true, but...
Review: ...that's a common complaint among the semi-literate.This is a very well-written, concise, and authoritative book intended for those who have some basic knowledge of self-defense techniques. One feature that distinguishes this book from lesser manuals is the author's diligence in describing techniques that DON'T work, and explaining why they don't.If you're looking for a basic introduction to self-defense with lots of illustrations, this probably isn't your book. On the other hand, if you're just starting out in a martial art, this book might save you thousands of wasted hours (and bucks) by steering you away from some techniques that will only wind up getting you stomped with a little style.For the intermediate-level martial artist, this book is filled with solid advice and suggestions that might help redefine your training emphasis in ways you probably never expected.
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