Guge Gongji: Seven Primary Targets To Take Anyone Out Of A Fight [Paperback]

Hei Long (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1991

Structurally disabling an opponent is like taking the bullets out of his gun. It is unlikely that he can swing with a broken wrist or advance with a busted knee. That is guge gongji: stopping an attacker by breaking his instrument of danger - his ability to move. Take anyone out of a fight by mastering these seven targets.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press (September 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873646355
• ISBN-13: 978-0873646352
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #825,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good title, but it could use some help, August 20, 2002

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ignorance is bliss "therazorsedge555" (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Guge Gongji: Seven Primary Targets To Take Anyone Out Of A Fight (Paperback)

This book was informative, demonstrating seven major targets to the human body. There is an overview of the importance of these target areas ( cervical vertebrae, elbows, knees, ankles, and feet ) from an anatomical perspective. It follows the philosophy of attacking an opponent's weapons before he can use them. Makes perfect sense. Following the anatomical section, there are sections concerning how to disable the various target areas ( at least 3 techniques each ) from a variety of positions. The book is simple but effective. The only problem I have with it is the illustrations. I'm sure the publisher saved money by using these, but at times they are somewhat confusing owing to their crude nature. Interesting and to the point, worth it's small price.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the most practual self defence manual, August 1, 1999

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This review is from: Guge Gongji: Seven Primary Targets To Take Anyone Out Of A Fight (Paperback)

As a student of Martial Arts this book is the best yet .. it is simple and effective and will work .. For i have studed Isshin-Ryu Karate and Ninjitsu for years (10) and Master Hie Long did his best work on this book a real eye opener . He may be gone from us . but he left a piece of him to help us defend our selves ..

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent theory, but techniques are specialized, April 11, 2006

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Scott Burright (Laramie, WY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guge Gongji: Seven Primary Targets To Take Anyone Out Of A Fight (Paperback)

Everyone who thinks he might ever be attacked should read this book, but only if he is prepared to do some work in applying the information to his own way of handling violence. That's because the techniques presented are highly stylized. They look to me like Chinese Kung Fu. So unless you're an active practitioner of, say, Hung Gar, you're not advised to try raising your knee to your chest and kicking someone in the armpit while trying to survive an assault.

Still, the illustrations are useful if you're able to map the techniques to movements you yourself are likely to employ. It's also helpful to imagine using the information armed and unarmed, and against opponents who are either. In other words, to use this book, you have to generalize. If you have to choose only one fighting book, then this isn't it, but I'd still call it essential reading.