The book discusses western fighting techniques drawn from a variety of sources including commando tactics, traditional occidental self-defense techniques, boxing and wrestling. There is discussion on the history of western fighting techniques including the ancient Greek art of pankration, Roman fighting arts, French savate and other western types of personal combat defense. There are lessons in physical conditioning, the foundation of defense, punching, kicking, avoiding being hit, and combinations nations of fighting techniques. Included is a special section on strategy which teaches how to handle fighters of different sizes and strengths. There is also a discussion on strategies for dealing with different types of aggressors.
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Neff combines both boxing techniques and street-fighting in this book of Western martial arts... The clear black-and white photos are easy to follow. Especially good is the section on strategy, which is full of tips on how to size up your opponent and how to develop techniques against a fighter whose skill, height, and weight differ from yours. -- School Library Journal
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Fred Neff started his training in Asian fighting arts at the age of eight. In 1974, Mr. Neff received a rank of fifth degree black belt in karate. In the same year he was made master of the art of kempo at a formal ceremony. He is also proficient in judo, ju-jutsu and certain methods of chuan-fa. Mr. Neff's study of East Asian culture has taken him to Hong Kong, Japan, The People's Republic of China and Singapore. For many years, Mr. Neff has used his knowledge to educate others. He has taught karate at the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin, and Inver Hills Community College. He has also organized and supervised self defense classes for special education programs, public schools, private institutions, and city recreation departments. Included in his teaching program have been classes for law enforcement officers. He has received many rewards for his accomplishments and community involvement, including the City of St. Paul Citizen of the Month Award in 1975, WCCO Radio Good Neighbor Award in 1985, and the Presidential Medal of Merit in 1990. He is the author of 19 books including Everybody's Self-Defense, Lessons From The Western Warriors, Lessons From the Eastern Warriors, Lessons From The Fighting Commandos, Lessons From The Samurai, Lessons From The Art Of Kempo, Lessons From The Japanese Masters, Basic Karate, Self-Protection Guidebook For Girls and Women and Keeping Fit.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Dynamic Self-Defense for Sure,
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This review is from: Lessons from the Western Warriors: Dynamic Self-Defense Techniques (Hardcover)
During my senior year in high school, I hit upon a book at the library called Lessons from the Western Warriors by Fred Neff. I took it out and started to practice the techniques in it. A byproduct of my practice was that I started feeling stronger and more confident. After graduation, I was at a party where the "jock" who had the reputation of being the toughest guy at our school was, as ususal, picking on my friends. He was big and powerful with a very intimidating way about him. I always tried to avoid him, becuase of the beating he had delivered to people I knew. That night he added me to his list of potential victims, when he purposely bumped into me and ended up challenging me to a fight. Having studied and practiced from the Lessons from the Western Warriors book, I carefully sized up this tough guy and accepted his challenge. Despite my nervousness and to the surprise of everybody at the party, I won the fight. After that time, he never bothered me again. I credit the book on Lessons from the Western Warriors for that win. In April of this year, I came upon and bought this great book. Lessons from the Western Warriors shows realistic fighting techniques and strategy that can be used by anyone. The book provides tremendous lessons on fighting techniques and strategy that should be useful in mounting an effective defense against all types of antagonists. This book is really worth reading.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Lessons from the Western Warriors is truly dynamic,
By John (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lessons from the Western Warriors: Dynamic Self-Defense Techniques (Hardcover)
While browsing, I happened to find a truly unique and dynamic book entitled Lessons from the Western Warriors by Fred Neff. The self-defense techniques included in the book are from the western world as opposed to the usual rehash of Asiain fighting arts. As I looked through the book, I found it interesting to find reference to the ancient art of pankration that was practiced by the Greeks. I was fascinated to discover that people in the west had their own martial arts history. I ended up buying the book. Once I got into reading the text, looking at the photographs and practicing the techniques, I found that they were both effective and efficient. I think this book is simply terrific and heartily suggest that anyone with an interest in learning really effective self-defense and fighting techniques get a copy of the book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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I have to give this book my highest recommendation.,
By Marco (Chicago) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lessons from the Western Warriors: Dynamic Self Defense Techniques (Paperback)
This book on western fighting tactics is truly unique. After reading Lessons from the Western Warriors I could only conclude that this book is a very well thought out approach to showing the core fighting methods that has emerged over time from the western world. Many of the punching techniques were familiar to me based on my experience with boxing. I have personally used some of the same techniques shown in this book both in the boxing ring and in more than one fight outside the ring. From my experience, the fighting moves shown in the Lessons from the Western Warriors really work! I like this book by Fred Neff very much and give it my highest recommendation. (Even if all you are interested in is basic self-defense, this book is a must.)
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