Practical Kung Fu Street Defense: 100 Ways to Stop an Attacker in Five Moves or Less

by Paula Lazarz and Waysun Tsai

World-renowned Kung Fu Master Waysun "Johnny" Tsai shares his practical self defense techniques in this book, which allows one to understand and control combat distances and defense angles. Shaolin Kung Fu offers a unique understanding of violence and how to avoid conflict, yet even with these tools, situations arise that force the use of these methods. Tsai explains each move with photographs in a detailed format, explaining ways to protect oneself, read an opponent, block the assault, and injure the attacker. Techniques explained in this instructional guide include how to defend against an attacker's punch, kick, or grab, knowing which target areas to utilize when caught in a bear hug grab, and ways to attack quickly to defend against a knife or multiple attackers. These proven methods have been used by women, executives, and FBI agents, among others, to provide personal confidence to help them defend themselves in any threatening situation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600780822
• ISBN13: 9781600780820
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Many Applications

This is an excellent text, with more than 200 pages of photographs displaying applications that combine techniques. Among the early chapters are discussions of combat ranges, telegraphs, striking and blocking. The chapter discussing the Warrior Mentality is particularly valuable (e.g., "respond with more ferocity when a loved one is threatened."). I considered a 4-star rating with: a) the absence of chapters for Defense against a Gun and Defense against a Club and Defense from the Ground; b) the medium-fidelity monochrome photographs; c) minimal discussion of the legal consequences of street defense - a controversial topic; and d) inadequate warnings about potential self-inflicted injuries resulting from the face punches and head butts that Johnny demonstrates - another controversial topic. However, this is a treasure chest of "down and dirty" applications that could save your life when you least expect an attack.

PRACTICAL kUNG-fU STREET DEFENCE

I bought this book because I am 61 years, old. And face it the street are not becomeing safer. So I thought I could learn some kind of moves.. And did I? I would like to thank the auther of this book. I am not Bruce Lee. But I feel better about myself. ROGER CANNON

The real deal

Having trained under his system since I was a little kid, it is great to see his teachings published. Great book with nice photos of each technique. Do not hesitate to buy this. Every martial artist should have this in their library.