Sampai Kenpo (Unique literary books of the world) [Paperback]

Michael Persons (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Unique Publications (1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865680248
• ISBN-13: 978-0865680241
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,996,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kenpo Fanatic, December 5, 2005

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Richard A. Post "smota kenpo 10/22" (Palm Springs, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sampai Kenpo (Unique literary books of the world) (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have quite an extensive martial arts library and consider this book, by Michael Persons, to be one of my favorites. It is rare to find a book that covers such a wide range of subjects in one volume. There are interesting chapters on basics, breathing exercises, staff sets, herbs, freestyle techniques and last but not least self- defense techniques. There is a lot of information for the begginer as well as the advanced practitioner. This book in my opinion is one of the best on the subject of Kenpo not to mention martial arts in general. I have purchased several copies of this book for friends but I have found it more and more difficult to locate these rare copies as prices have risen to match the demand. I highly recommend this book and suggest purchasing one while you still can.

3.0 out of 5 stars good starter, May 30, 2001

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rickey l. esteves sr (san francisco, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sampai Kenpo (Unique literary books of the world) (Paperback)

this is a good book to get you started off.it goes through the basics of:breathing,movement,stances,strikes,and falling. the area of the most insight is in the striking techniques.next most extensive section is the self defense techniques chapter.the falling is lacking as is the breathing.there are 2 unarmed sets as well as a few staff sets.there's a brief free fighting technique section.and finally there is a brief but illustrated section on herbs.if you're looking for a book that is pretty thourough on the basics of kenpo with a little more than just technique,then this is a book that you'll surely enjoy.