Customer Reviews

Fighters Fact Book

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I have been in martial arts a short 8 years. Even prior to that time, I had collected a number of training and self defense books. This one is easily the best for training! Although the focus is on more realistic self defense applications, the treatment is broad and addresses fitness and sport applications as well! The writting style is both knowledgeable and humble. The author shows humor about his experience and does not come off as a "know-it-all", as many martial arts writers do.

I read 2/3 of the book the first night!

I've collected martial arts books for several years and I've found this to be one of the best if not the best. Unlike other martial arts writers whose books in which you may find a couple things of value, Loren Christensen always gives you your moneys worth. Fighter's Fact Book is huge - like the subtitle says, it's got over 400 techniques and drills in it. Even those things I have seen before, Christensen has a way of making them seen fresh and unique, so that you learn something new. There was lots of new material, too, things I've never seen or thought of, especially street survival fighting.

This book is a very thorough, very practical approach to self defense. It contains ideas that I would have never thought of on my own. Not only does the author include all of his years of experience as an instructor and a cop, but he adds drills and concepts from many other experienced instructors. It is a thick book that covers many subjects from different angles. As with Christensen's other books, the ideas and applications in this book are kept on a simple level and are extremely practical. For anyone who is serious about self defense and martial arts, this book is a must-have.

This is a very good book to improve anyone's game. The only problem I really have, and this is a biggie to many, is that it lacks grappling stuff (otherwise there would be 5 stars). But none the less, it will help everyone at least on a stand up level. Someone above said there aren't enough pictures, but that is because you don't need them. This isn't much of a how to punch or do other moves book, it is more of a book of drills to increase your attributes and does it well with words. This book can especially benefit instructors who are looking for more ways to help prepare students for tournaments, or even just keep students motivated with variety. If my instructor kept the training interesting enough by incorporating some of these ideas, I'd still be training there. Now I'm on my own, but this book has been a big plus.

I've had the pleasure and privilege of training with and under Loren Christensen. He's one of those rare induviduals who is a truely great fighter AND instructor. Loren is also an excellent writer. The Fighter's Fact Book covers a broad area, yet it provides the essentials to just about every aspect of the martial arts. Loren teaches from a realistic fighting aspect and he does so with a sense of humor. If you haven't read his other books, you'll finish this and buy his others on Amazon. If you have read his other books, chances are this will be your favorite.

Ted Weimann, author of WARRIOR SPEED.

If a person has this book and Christensen's Solo Training, then they have the groundwork for practicing the basic fundamentals of Karate (and other martial arts) with all the various "one-person drills" they might need to assist with technique. Certainly, one's own Sensei and system will provide bunkai, kata, and wazas or "one-steps," but these two books provide a solid foundation to use to drill yourself and monitor yourself with basic techniques. I recommend them both as essential reference for the martial artist. R, Shodan, Okinawan Shorin-Ryu

I am a practicing Dai do juku student in Japan. This book has helped me become faster, and stronger against opponents. Being my sytle is full contact, almost no rules all these tips and are very useful even to the very experinced fighter who might have forgotten a thing or two. A very good memory refresher. Buy it and ENJOY!

I have read several of Mr. Christensens novels, along with several of his recommendations. He is a man to be listened to. He explains a myriad of techniques and drills so that the average person can understand. I am a student of Kung Fu San Soo, yet I can apply and gain understanding from much of what he says. I look forward to reading more of his literature. Here's to a well-versed Man from my home town!!!

I first purchased "The Fighter's Body: An Owner's Manual: Your Guide to Diet, Nutrition, Exercise and Excellence in the Martial Arts" and found it to be very practical and focused on what I needed to focus on as a studying martial artists. I followed this book up with:
- Timing in the Fighting Arts: Your Guide to Winning in the Ring and Surviving on the Street
- Solo Training: The Martial Artist's Guide to Training Alone
- Fighter's Fact Book: Over 400 Concepts, Principles, and Drills to Make You a Better Fighter

All of these are great books and I look forward to selling my house (I had to hide Bob from perspective buyers... that face!) so that I can put Bob in my new garage and start abusing him with all of these new concepts... one by one... it will take a while!

Thanks!

David

Loren is a great writer which makes all the great information fun to read as well as actually use. Sure alot of it is no big secret but it's all here. Just doing a few of these drills and exercises will improve your skills immensely. Highly recommended as well as his Solo Training book. Loren has also written lots of great reviews of other martial arts books that are honest and imformative so by all means check em out. Good job Loren. THANKS!!!