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5th degree black belt, Dr. La Tourette has trained ninjas, special forces, rangers, mercenaries, S.W.A.T., and martial artists in the art of war. Soldier of fortune magazine states: '(He) has broken through the stagnant forms of classical and non-innovative present-day martial arts...and knows and
'The most effective combat survival tactics ever written.'
Experts agree this Bible on warrior skills is equal to, or may surpass all available ninja books, covering in explicit detail fear, stalking, striking, awareness, surprise, combat, target penetration and much more.
Based largely on pragmatism, a philosophy that tests all concepts by practical results, the knowledge provided here goes much deeper than almost any other martial art book. It bridges the fatal gap between winning and living, and losing and dying.
Dr. La Tourette demonstrates a deep wisdom of fighting psychology many times superior to the quality normally found in the elite schools of war. His tactics have been praised by survival specialists worldwide: including special forces, Rangers, Airborne, Marines, Professional Mercenaries, Law Officials aand realistic martial artists from all tyles of oriental combat.
Some unique aspects of mental training presented here are:
Conceal your knowledge from the oppositon. When you are truly prepared, you do not show that you are prepared. Let him find out when it is too late, after he has suffered defeat from you.
We are not so idealistic or naive to restrict technique to defensive tactics alone. Attacking at the most appropriate moment is legitimate within the broad concept of self-defense.
Guide the opposition to awkward places. When he gets into such a position, stumbles, or loses his balance, continue with your attack while his concentration is broken up.
Marquis of Queensbury rules have no place in a fight. Step right in there and gut him, smash his nose over his face, punch him in the throat. Remember when you fight to defend your life only fools stop with one blow.
While stalking, breathe through and exhale from the mouth, not the nose. The mouth opening is larger and will create less noise.
Time your breathing with the pace of your stalking. breathe in ont eh first two paces and out on the third pace. This will keep your oxygen supply high, control your nerves and still remain a noisless undetectable function for survival.
No matter what degree of black belt you hold, or how many trophies you have on your shelf at home, the one who anticipates the action wins, the one who does not loses. Join the winners by studying the warrior's Bible, Mental Training of a Warrior.
Contents
I Introduction
Scope & purpose
Methods & problems
II The evolution of karate
A method of survival
every country has remnants of martial arts
Oriental remnants
Definition of 'Karate', old & new
Part One Philosophical & mental strategies
III A natural law of survival, the right of self-defense
Pacifist vs. predator
The creed 'Should I be forced to defend myself...
The 40%-60% rule of personal defense
IV Awareness for survival, the first principle of the warrior
Sophistication in awareness
Daylight trainng methods of visual awareness-The eyes, a gateway to a man's soul; Body language-the key to what is coming; The key to 360 degree awareness
Night visual awareness training-How to see in the dark; How to fight at night; Night invisibility
Night hearing sensitivity training-Localization of objects by sound; tactics of soundless stalking (How to move with stealth; How to breath noiselessly); Instinct, a means of survival
V Decide upon plan of action
Survey the situation
Hypothesis; 'What would I do if...'
Eleven phases of drill training
VI Aggression-A conditioned response
The best defense
Size vs. aggression
Numbers vs. aggression
The definitions and differences between aggression, anger, and rage
Aggressive trainng-Light contact; Medium contact; Kumite
Theory of gang fighting
VII Tactics of surprise
Strategy of the expert
Mental attitude
Oral surprise-Aggressive kiai; Timing; Psychological advantages; Location of energy
Aggression
Ruthlessness
Eyes to deceive-Mental commands; Feint commands; Eye traps
Feinting
Obstacles
Theory of surprise
VIII Fear-its ramifications
Fears' effect on the human mechanism
Fear as an aid to survival
Body changes induced throught emotion
Mental changes
Mental discipline
Breath control-standing
Breath control-feedback
Imprinting-Theory of over training
Fear-an unconcious projection
Concealing fear for survival; Blink rate-secrets the eyes tell
Project self confidence-Body language-key to the emotions; Walking-A guide to discipine
Psychological training
IX The law vs. the martial artist
Common legal questions concerning self defense
Reasonable force theory
Riding hood updated
The golden rule of survival
Law vs. you and survival
Is it better to be tried by 12 or carried by 6?
X Main divisions of mental-physical conditioning
Mechanical stage-beginning plane-Theory of relaxation; Theory of fear-tension-pain cycle
Physical stage-intermediate plane
Mental stage-advanced plane
Meta-physical stage-stage of the expert
Internal energy
Superhuman qualities
The true professional
Part Two Physiological strategies
XI Recognition-the basis for reaction
Correct awareness stages-Coordination; Timing; Speed
XII The zones of movement
The clock system
How to move for defense
How to move for attack
How to evade and counter-attack
Probable evasion zones
Porbable hit zones
Zones of aggression
Size vs. directional movement
Straight attack
Circular attack
XIII Combat ready positions
Critical distance
Theory vs. practicality of:
Static stances
Feasibiitiy of transitinal stances
the neurtal bow
Fighting on-guard stance
Horse stance
Rear foot stance
Hard bow stance
Cat stance
Soft bow stance
XIV Close combat ranges and distances
How your target determines the proper weapon
Out of range-Non-functional attack; Valid closing gaps (single closing gaps; Compound closing gaps)
Long range-Legs vs. hands
Medium range-Legs vs. hands
Short range-Legs vs. hands vs. didrty fighting
Reaction time vs. fighting ranges
XV Vulnerable target areas and their reactins to violent stimulus
Centerline theory-Real centerling; Imaginary centerline
Functional target areas
Target areas for street survival -Eyes; Throat; Groin; Knee
The full course meal theory of target areas-Appetizer; Main course; Desert
XVI Nature's weapons-the parts of teh body
Natural weapons vs. carried weapons
The hand and its parts as weapons-Open hand; Closed fist; Fingers (rigid or clawed); Strikes; Grabs
Elbow strikes and angles of execution-Fore-elboy strikes; Rear-elbow strikes
The knee-A short range weapon
The feet-The arsenal for long and medium range-Snap kick; tkhrust kick; Centrifugal kick; Flying kick
Theory of maximum pressure
Chart-Basic hand weapons and area impact
XVII Theory of target penetration
Functional penetration-Finger technique; Hand technque; Snap kick; Thrust kick
Non-functional penetration-No contact; Light contact; Combat training
Excessive penetration-Shocking pwer; Berserker warrior theory
Conditioning methods-Makiwara; Boxers' speed bag; Heavy bag
XVIII Methods of striking fast and hard
Punching off the rear hand
Punching off the lead hand
The waist pivot
Mental energy for power
Part Three Self-defense conditioning physical conditioning
XIX Theory of self-defense techniques
Methods of self-defense learning
Street fighting
Kumite-Cha Yu Dae Ryon/Sparring
Simple & compound self-defense training
Self-defense drills
For a grab
Single grab #1
Single grab #2
For a punch
For a knife
The cobra & the mongoose
Psychological fears
Evasion
Neutralize the weapon
Eliminate the opponent
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preaches as did Bruce Lee and Michael Echanis...'win any way you can...'''The most effective combat survival tactics ever written.'
Experts agree this Bible on warrior skills is equal to, or may surpass all available ninja books, covering in explicit detail fear, stalking, striking, awareness, surprise, combat, target penetration and much more.
Based largely on pragmatism, a philosophy that tests all concepts by practical results, the knowledge provided here goes much deeper than almost any other martial art book. It bridges the fatal gap between winning and living, and losing and dying.
Dr. La Tourette demonstrates a deep wisdom of fighting psychology many times superior to the quality normally found in the elite schools of war. His tactics have been praised by survival specialists worldwide: including special forces, Rangers, Airborne, Marines, Professional Mercenaries, Law Officials aand realistic martial artists from all tyles of oriental combat.
Some unique aspects of mental training presented here are:
Conceal your knowledge from the oppositon. When you are truly prepared, you do not show that you are prepared. Let him find out when it is too late, after he has suffered defeat from you.
We are not so idealistic or naive to restrict technique to defensive tactics alone. Attacking at the most appropriate moment is legitimate within the broad concept of self-defense.
Guide the opposition to awkward places. When he gets into such a position, stumbles, or loses his balance, continue with your attack while his concentration is broken up.
Marquis of Queensbury rules have no place in a fight. Step right in there and gut him, smash his nose over his face, punch him in the throat. Remember when you fight to defend your life only fools stop with one blow.
While stalking, breathe through and exhale from the mouth, not the nose. The mouth opening is larger and will create less noise.
Time your breathing with the pace of your stalking. breathe in ont eh first two paces and out on the third pace. This will keep your oxygen supply high, control your nerves and still remain a noisless undetectable function for survival.
No matter what degree of black belt you hold, or how many trophies you have on your shelf at home, the one who anticipates the action wins, the one who does not loses. Join the winners by studying the warrior's Bible, Mental Training of a Warrior.
Contents
I Introduction
Scope & purpose
Methods & problems
II The evolution of karate
A method of survival
every country has remnants of martial arts
Oriental remnants
Definition of 'Karate', old & new
Part One Philosophical & mental strategies
III A natural law of survival, the right of self-defense
Pacifist vs. predator
The creed 'Should I be forced to defend myself...
The 40%-60% rule of personal defense
IV Awareness for survival, the first principle of the warrior
Sophistication in awareness
Daylight trainng methods of visual awareness-The eyes, a gateway to a man's soul; Body language-the key to what is coming; The key to 360 degree awareness
Night visual awareness training-How to see in the dark; How to fight at night; Night invisibility
Night hearing sensitivity training-Localization of objects by sound; tactics of soundless stalking (How to move with stealth; How to breath noiselessly); Instinct, a means of survival
V Decide upon plan of action
Survey the situation
Hypothesis; 'What would I do if...'
Eleven phases of drill training
VI Aggression-A conditioned response
The best defense
Size vs. aggression
Numbers vs. aggression
The definitions and differences between aggression, anger, and rage
Aggressive trainng-Light contact; Medium contact; Kumite
Theory of gang fighting
VII Tactics of surprise
Strategy of the expert
Mental attitude
Oral surprise-Aggressive kiai; Timing; Psychological advantages; Location of energy
Aggression
Ruthlessness
Eyes to deceive-Mental commands; Feint commands; Eye traps
Feinting
Obstacles
Theory of surprise
VIII Fear-its ramifications
Fears' effect on the human mechanism
Fear as an aid to survival
Body changes induced throught emotion
Mental changes
Mental discipline
Breath control-standing
Breath control-feedback
Imprinting-Theory of over training
Fear-an unconcious projection
Concealing fear for survival; Blink rate-secrets the eyes tell
Project self confidence-Body language-key to the emotions; Walking-A guide to discipine
Psychological training
IX The law vs. the martial artist
Common legal questions concerning self defense
Reasonable force theory
Riding hood updated
The golden rule of survival
Law vs. you and survival
Is it better to be tried by 12 or carried by 6?
X Main divisions of mental-physical conditioning
Mechanical stage-beginning plane-Theory of relaxation; Theory of fear-tension-pain cycle
Physical stage-intermediate plane
Mental stage-advanced plane
Meta-physical stage-stage of the expert
Internal energy
Superhuman qualities
The true professional
Part Two Physiological strategies
XI Recognition-the basis for reaction
Correct awareness stages-Coordination; Timing; Speed
XII The zones of movement
The clock system
How to move for defense
How to move for attack
How to evade and counter-attack
Probable evasion zones
Porbable hit zones
Zones of aggression
Size vs. directional movement
Straight attack
Circular attack
XIII Combat ready positions
Critical distance
Theory vs. practicality of:
Static stances
Feasibiitiy of transitinal stances
the neurtal bow
Fighting on-guard stance
Horse stance
Rear foot stance
Hard bow stance
Cat stance
Soft bow stance
XIV Close combat ranges and distances
How your target determines the proper weapon
Out of range-Non-functional attack; Valid closing gaps (single closing gaps; Compound closing gaps)
Long range-Legs vs. hands
Medium range-Legs vs. hands
Short range-Legs vs. hands vs. didrty fighting
Reaction time vs. fighting ranges
XV Vulnerable target areas and their reactins to violent stimulus
Centerline theory-Real centerling; Imaginary centerline
Functional target areas
Target areas for street survival -Eyes; Throat; Groin; Knee
The full course meal theory of target areas-Appetizer; Main course; Desert
XVI Nature's weapons-the parts of teh body
Natural weapons vs. carried weapons
The hand and its parts as weapons-Open hand; Closed fist; Fingers (rigid or clawed); Strikes; Grabs
Elbow strikes and angles of execution-Fore-elboy strikes; Rear-elbow strikes
The knee-A short range weapon
The feet-The arsenal for long and medium range-Snap kick; tkhrust kick; Centrifugal kick; Flying kick
Theory of maximum pressure
Chart-Basic hand weapons and area impact
XVII Theory of target penetration
Functional penetration-Finger technique; Hand technque; Snap kick; Thrust kick
Non-functional penetration-No contact; Light contact; Combat training
Excessive penetration-Shocking pwer; Berserker warrior theory
Conditioning methods-Makiwara; Boxers' speed bag; Heavy bag
XVIII Methods of striking fast and hard
Punching off the rear hand
Punching off the lead hand
The waist pivot
Mental energy for power
Part Three Self-defense conditioning physical conditioning
XIX Theory of self-defense techniques
Methods of self-defense learning
Street fighting
Kumite-Cha Yu Dae Ryon/Sparring
Simple & compound self-defense training
Self-defense drills
For a grab
Single grab #1
Single grab #2
For a punch
For a knife
The cobra & the mongoose
Psychological fears
Evasion
Neutralize the weapon
Eliminate the opponent
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933764006
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