Advanced Dim-mak: The Finer Points Of Death-Point Striking [Paperback]

Erle Montaigue (Author)

Book Description

Series: Advanced | Publication Date: July 1, 1994

This sequel to Dim-Mak: Death-Point Striking reveals more about training, points, revival and healing. Learn street survival techniques, including knife defense, using simple dim-mak methods, plus knockout and controlling points for law enforcement and dim-mak points for children. For information purposes only.

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About the Author

Erle Montaigue was the first Westerner to be granted the degree of "Master" in taijiquan and dim-mak. In 1995 Erle was invited to study with Liang Shih-kan, the leader and "keeper" of the now almost extinct forerunner to taijiquan, the Wutan Shan System of Boxing, thus becoming the only Westerner and one of a handful of people to be taught the nine qi-disruptive methods. He serves as head of the World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA), which has schools in more than 30 countries. He is highly regarded internationally as one of the leading instructors of the internal martial arts, including taijiquan

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press (July 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873647793
• ISBN-13: 978-0873647793
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #791,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very well defined, July 14, 2000

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Jeremy Paskins (Lancaster, Oh USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Advanced Dim-mak: The Finer Points Of Death-Point Striking (Paperback)

This is a very detailed book on Dim Mak. Having read other books from different authors and being disappointed. I must say that Erie has done a very good job. But don't read this one till you've read the first.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great follow-up book, December 19, 2003

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Joseph M Burtner (Kennesaw, Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Advanced Dim-mak: The Finer Points Of Death-Point Striking (Paperback)

This book is an excellent continuation of Mr. Montaigue's first book, "Dim-Mak: Death Point Striking". In this book, the author goes into footwork, and how to keep your ballance while moving (ignored by a lot of folks); how to handle a knife attack; different Qi-gong and other excersises; qi-related nutrition, and much more! I think a lot of what's in this volume could probably stand alone, but to truly begin to understand it's depth, the first book is needed. Once again, the author's style of writting is very laid-back and personable; I felt like he was right there, talking to me. As for the content, this book has so much that's missing from other books on the Chinese and/or internal martial arts. For those who don't know, a lot of Mr. Montaigue's system is based on T'ai Chi and Paqua; he's just put claws on those styles, and made them "martial" again. The chapter on how to bring up internal "animal" energy was very unique, and the chapter on knife defense seems very practical. A chapter on martial arts ethics is also included, which was nice, as well as a chapter discussing teaching martial arts to children. If you own "Death Point Striking", and wish to learn more on the subject, this should be your next book. I'd also recomend this to those who wish to learn about holistic health from a Chinese perspective, as well as martial artists who are searching for more than just the latest fad, who really want to refine themselves.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the rewiew, May 15, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced Dim-mak: The Finer Points Of Death-Point Striking (Paperback)

This book is over 300 pages and has a lot of diagrams. The diadvantage of the book is it is very complicated to learn and the movements take a lot i mean alot of time to do. i have not seen a book with that much information and exercises.if you are new to dim-mak chances are when you see the blocks and stance of dimmak you would quit. Howewer the advantage is it does have chapters on very basic self defence easy to learn moves and does show you how to ko a person and how to revive them in more than ten ways. If your searching for a book on deadly strikes this is the book to buy and yes the moves do work. so deadly that you would have to think thrice before using them and in a physical fight chances are you would not use such effective moves AUTOMATICLY if you dont practice everyday it does also explain on how the moves work and includes also the st.9 point