Sharpening the Warriors Edge: The Psychology & Science of Training [Paperback]

Bruce K. Siddle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995

Sharpening the Warrior's Edge is the first text which examines survival and combat performance from a scientific perspective. Author Bruce K. Siddle methodically brings together one hundred years of research which identifies the relationship between survival stress, the heart rate and combat performance.

Most importantly, Siddle explores the psychological and spiritual components which establish the warrior mindset. This pioneering test is a must read for present-day warriors, or anyone involved in use of force, combat or martial arts training.

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About the Author

Bruce K. Siddle is an internationally recognized authority on use of force training and the effects of survival stress on combat performance. As the Founder of PPCT Management Systems, Siddle has trained thousands of criminal justice use of force instructors, as well as specialized units within the U.S. Secret Service, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and special operations units within the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: PPCT Research Publications; 1 edition (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964920506
• ISBN-13: 978-0964920507
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Martial Arts

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65 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Groundbreaking Examination of Stress Response, January 20, 2006

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Taiji 218 (The Frozen North) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharpening the Warriors Edge: The Psychology & Science of Training (Paperback)

I'm glad this book is back in print. I thought I'd lost my copy of it about a year ago, and when trying to replace it through some of the used book websites, discovered the used price had climbed well into the three figures. Buy this book if you have any interest in this subject whatsoever. It's that good.

I would also recommend that anybody in the mental health profession--as I am--buy this book, as it deals with traumatic stress and how to effectively deal with it. As someone who has treated combat veterans, rape victims, suriviors of serious auto accidents, family members who lost a loved one to homicide, etc. and who are now dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, this book is a most valuable resource. I would also recommend purchasing "Waking the Tiger" by Levine and "Deep Survival" by Gonzales, as well as "On Killing" and "On Combat" by Grossman. For those of you involved in the defensive use of handguns, I recommend Aimed Point Shooting, available at pointshooting.com It's basic premises are the same as "Sharpening the Warrior's Edge's".

Siddle's book has by now become a classic in the field.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 16, 2006

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L. A. Kane (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharpening the Warriors Edge: The Psychology & Science of Training (Paperback)

This was a groundbreaking book ten years ago and it's still relevent and highly recommended today. Siddle's work examines survival and combat performance from a scientific perspective. It explains why performance and reaction time deteriorates under survival stress conditions and, more importantly, explains how to tailor your training to minimize these adverse effects in a real-life confrontation. Further, it helps you develop a mindset that can give you an edge in most any dangerous situation. Good stuff!

Lawrence Kane
Author of Blinded by the Night, among other titles

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide, July 12, 2006

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Anthony Cataldo (Jupiter, Fl) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharpening the Warriors Edge: The Psychology & Science of Training (Paperback)

I have owned the book for years and review the text constantly as a Police Academy Training Coordinator. It is a wonderful guide and reference regarding police use of force training and practical self defense mindset, the "warrior spirit".

I have had the privilge to attend and receive training from Mr. Siddle and his PPCT organization since 1984. I suugest the book to all police use of force instructors, police officers and all serious martial artists and citizens concerned with self reliance and self defense.