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you're facing a thug and have to look up to stare into his
eyes, you're bound to feel fear. But follow the strategies
and techniques presented by Martial Arts innovator
Sammy Franco, and the fight will end with your attacker
looking up at you as he crashes to the ground. Franco, the
creator of Contemporary Fighting Arts, was concerned
about the lack of information on facing a larger opponent.
Here, he addresses that all-important issue and delivers what
you need to survive a street fight when the odds
seem impossible. Unless you're Mike Tyson, there may come
a day when you'll face an opponent who can dominate you through
sheer mass and strength. Read this book before that day comes.
5 out of 5 - January 8, 2003
Only a fool would attack a muscle-bound, 6'
10", college lineman out on an evening stroll with a
snarling pack of pet Dobermans. A balding, sedentary 50-something
walking a fluffy white Bichon Frise is a different matter.
Our dog's diminutive bladder requires regular outings at the
strangest of hours, and I recently acquired Mr. Franco's fascinating
book as a precautionary matter. Herein America's own Generalissimo
advocates a holistic approach to street combat - starting
with a rigorous training & conditioning program. I tried
to follow his regime for about a week, but the thought that
I was preparing for a dark alley showdown made exerciseg more
depressing than usual and I moved on to the later chapters.
I found the section on collar grabs & throws to be particularly
intoxicating, and even practiced one of the moves on a friendly
mailman who sometimes stops in to avoid the rigors of his
route on inclement days (rain, snow, sleet, and hail all being
equally likely to drive him to our kitchen). I succeeded in
felling him just as the book instructed, and even slightly
re-injured an aggravated disk in his spine (for which he effusively
praised and thanked me, due to the Postal Service's lavish
Workers' Comp program). I now walk my "hood" at
all hours with a visible swagger, faithful young Cujo yipping
menacingly at my side.
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