Self-Defense Nerve Centers and Pressure Points for Karate, Jujitsu and Atemi-Waza [Hardcover]

Bruce Tegner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1978 | ISBN-10: 087407519X | ISBN-13: 978-0874075199

Stories about mysterious techniques involving nerve centers and pressure have been around for centuries. Here, Bruce Tegner evaluates the myth and legend behind the so-called "deadly" blows and the "secrets" of the fighting arts in terms of acceptable scientific evidence and the reality of human anatomy.
This practical guide is addressed to the student or teacher of self-defense or any style of martial arts.

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Tegner's book is a practical guide to the most effective weaponless self-defense using the least possible force. --The Police Chief Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Bruce Tegner has become familiar to millions of enthusiasts in the fields of self-defense, karate, jujitsu, and judo as an outstanding authority, teacher, writer and innovator. His brilliant, original contributions have been widely adopted and have had considerable influence among teachers and practitioners of the martial arts.
His many books constitute a virtual library and are used by public and private school teachers, clubs, law enforcement agencies and individuals all over the world. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 124 pages
• Publisher: Thor Publishing Company (September 1978)
• ISBN-10: 087407519X
• ISBN-13: 978-0874075199
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,290,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very poor, July 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Self-Defense: Nerve Centers & Pressure Points for Karate, Jujitsu and Atemi-Waza (Paperback)

The pressure points/nerve centers detailed in this book are very basic. I have been doing martial arts for only six months and I know more points than are covered in this book. Also he has a very 'Queensbury rules' attitude towards self-defense. He states that blows to the groin should not be used as it is a 'repugnant' tactic. Well if someone attacks you, you should use anything which doesn't cause them more than necessary harm. There's no place in self-defense for the niceties of sporting competition.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Useless Book, June 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Self-Defense: Nerve Centers & Pressure Points for Karate, Jujitsu and Atemi-Waza (Paperback)

After buying this book, I was very upset about it. It doesn't really contain any pressure points at all, it basically tells you striking areas. This sounds good, but almost anyone that does martial arts would know them any way. I strongly encourage you not to buy this book. If you want a book that has pressure points this is not it. You're much better going to your dojo or martial arts school and learning something. rather then wasting your time and money on this book.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fair minded, April 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Self-Defense: Nerve Centers & Pressure Points for Karate, Jujitsu and Atemi-Waza (Paperback)

A good book for some-one looking for the basics. The author offers an "ethical" approach to martial arts which is quite refreshing. He also demystifies many of the assumptions made about pressure points. A good starting point - but don't expect to be an expert in the arts of nerve point strikes after reading this. Represents good value for what you get. Mike Peggs - 2nd dan UK.