Secrets of American Kung-Fu-Art of the Warrior-Volume 2

by John La Tourette

1984

Library's review

5th degree black belt, dr. La ˇourrette has trained ninjas, special forces, rengers, mercenaries, S.W.A.T., and martial artsits in the art of war.

Soldier of Fortune magazine states: 'LaTourrette has broken through the stagnant forms of classical and non-innovative present-day martial arts...La
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Tourrette knows as did Bruce Lee and Michael Echanis (did)....Win any way you can.'

A kung-fu fighter is a combination of warrior and scholar, using the deadly blend of brain, brawn and body for aggressive attack, and man stopping counter-attack.

Kung-fu teaches that turning the other cheek to those whose ways of life are set in strength and violence is wrong. Such a passive attitude enourages lawlessness and injustice. This book will help you overcome those who intimidate to survive.
Over 256 step-by-step photographs, diagrams and illsutrations cover:

Eighteen step-by-step techniques from the full course meal of attack and self defense
Kenpo's real secret of speed
Kenpo's techniques of aggression
Mind force principles of Kenpo Karate
Mind training, the best weapon
Philosophy of the Kenpo Karate practitioner
Secrets of internal power
Secrets of weapoon invisibility and much more

Some unique aspects of Kenpo Karate presented here are:
Strike him where least expected, when least expected. Strike first and strike fast and do maximum damage with that opening blow. Like the tiger, atttack at tha most apporpriate moment
It is much better to be tried by twelve than carried by six. Who ever was right really makes no difference to the loser. Your main objective is to survive the fight, not worry about rights.
A blow to the throat is very effective against a larger opponent. You do not need a cannon to kill a sparrow, nor superior power to crush a throat. Wisdom, accuracy, speed and power are the keys of wisdom to maximum self-protection.
Over kill is valid in combat. If you can stop him with one blow, fine....but make sure you are programmed to continue your meal-of-death. Otherwise, the opposition might stomp you into a greasy spot on the side walk.

When fighting for your life, neither your belt rank, nor your time-in-grade mean anything. The only thing that counts is when pure knuckles meet pure flesh. Study this book and discover for yourself the Kenpo Karate Art of Self Defense for subduing the enemy.

Contents

I The secret path
Purpose of a leader
The goal of practice, study and meditation
The occult science regards kenpo karate
The real secret
The secret barrior
II Philosophy of the kung-fu warrior
Ed Parker's kenpo creed
Mr. LaTourrette's self defense creed
Real purpose of self defense
Non-vilent end to violence
Salutation-Original meaning; Present day significance; Critical distance
Eyes for awareness
III Evolution of kenpo karate
General history
India roots
Daruma
chinese roots
The dragon, tiger, leopard, snake, crene
Delayed death touch
Okinawa's influence
Choki Motobu
James Mitose
William Chow
Ed Parker
John LaTourrette
IV Mind training-The best weapon
External awareness
Color code of combat
Blind Master Po
Mental vision
Bugei vs. budo
V The zones of movment
The clock system
How to move for defense
How to move for attack
How to evade and counter-attack
Probable evasion zones
Probable hit zones
Zones of aggression
Size vs. directional movement
Straight attack
Circular attack
VI The quadrants for defense and offense
The three general sections
Six sub-sections
Centerline
Appetizer targets
Target areas covered in thie book
Outline of the twenty quadrants
VII Kenpo's counter attack
The why of kenopo self defense
Hammerlock
Kimono grab
Four fists
Delayed sword
Sword of destruciton
Aggressive twins
Rising elbow
Cutting the pagoda
Spear of jade
Three winds claw
Clawing panther
Two headed serpent
VIII Kenpo's technique of aggression
Leopard movement push-step drag
Snake movement front crossover
Dragon movement rear corossover
crane movement step-kick-step through
IX Techniques for body control and performance
Blocking set
Short form I
X Kicking line for single point balance
360 degree defense and attack
Tan tien balance point
Lower limit of practice
XI Etiquette of the kenpo warrior
Respect and its ritual
Studio dress code
Proper attitude
Cleanliness code
XII Choosing a karate school
The many choices
Step one
Who to inquire of
How to arrange an interview
Politeness goes both ways
Questions to ask of the instructor
Questions a good instructor will ask prior to your acceptance
Credentials
Costs
Know you own goals
XIII Oriental terminology
Role of oriental vocabulary
Number systems
Most common terms required
XIV Bibliography
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ISBN

933764014

Publication

Warrior Publications 1546 Keaton Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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