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| Surviving Armed Assaults: A Martial Artists Guide to Weapons, Street Violence, and Countervailing Force | 
 enlarge | Author: Lawrence A. Kane
Creator: Loren W. Christensen
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 222041
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.9 x 1.2
ISBN: 1594390711
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.66
EAN: 9781594390715
ASIN: 1594390711
Publication Date: September 1, 2006
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If you want to reduce your risk of a violent encounter..."on that day"... December 2, 2006
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
If the title "Surviving Armed Assaults" catches your eye because your current situation causes you some concern that you might have to someday; I think buying Lawrence Kane's latest book would be money exceptionally well spent. Why? Within its 329 pages, you will find clearly written, easily understood, and also remembered, hard earned wisdom backed up by numerous real life depictions, and even some mistakes by experts. You could spend thousand of dollars and countless hours in class work and individual practice and yet not gain some of the insights that Kane provides. An example, from pages 133-135 on Verbal Judo, rings true to me as we use VJ extensively in my work with forensic psychiatry. Emphasis on situational awareness and avoidance is also well represented. As as I have written elsewhere in Loren Christensen's book "Warriors"... 'The Cost of It'... of taking a human life, even with justification, may carry with it a very high emotional price. Lawrence Kane provides more than enough well documented examples to help you avoid such a 'cost' for most of us out there "on the pointy end" of life. Read it, then periodically read it again, practice, maintain situational awareness and as necessary follow through via his excellent and comprehensive bibliography / web site data for further information as your personal situation dictates. And don't get hung up on the Japanese translatons or exotic weapons that are also covered primarily for the martial artist readers. You never know when you may meet a crazed person with a sword (page 248)... From my forensic experiences, I could tell you stories, but Kane does it better. Read and heed, you will be safer for doing so; even if you skip the keys defense, pages 238-39, which I, as other reviewers have mentioned, find inferior to a kubaton or the like. Be prepared, as this book may help you do so, and you should be safer "on that day"...
Buy this book first November 7, 2006
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I had the honor of writing the Forward to Surviving Armed Assaults, an incredibly information-packed book on the subject. It's quite different than others on the market in that while it does offer techniques for self-defense, it's more about strategy, mindset, and fighting concepts and principles. Take it from a guy who has trained and taught the martial arts since 1965, and who has faced not just a few violent encounters in my 25 years as a police officer and a soldier in Vietnam: it's strategy, principles, and mindset that are going to save you.
Kane goes into detail as to how to avoid a confrontation with an armed assailant, the importance of awareness, and the absolute necessity of preparedness. Practicing these things is not as fun as sidekicking and executing throws, but they are proven techniques that will save your bacon.
He also provides important technical information about various weapons. He even talks about explosives. The more you know about the intricacies of the many weapons that can end your day, the better your defense. Knowledge is power.
Lawrence Kane, by virtue of his job, has faced the dragon in hundreds of confrontations with violent people. He has learned from these unique experiences what works and what doesn't. Few people, and even fewer self-defense instructors, have had his real-world contact with highly dangerous assailants (though that hasn't stopped the two-year black belt instructors from teaching ridiculous techniques).
Buy this one first and then buy the technique-driven books.
Loren W. Christensen, author of over 20 books on the fighting arts.
A Modern Day Classic October 15, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is one of the most comprehensive, factual, detailed and informative guides I have ever come across; it is a must have addition to every martial artist's library. Kane's unique and delightful ability to research, tear apart and reassimilate a subject brilliantly shines through the fog of similarly attempted works that crowd bookshelves everywhere. Toss out all the others, this book includes tactics, scenerios, weapons, strategies, principles and statistics (how can anyone know all that???!!!), as well as specific guidelines to follow after a violent encounter. This encyclopedic treasure also includes many of Kane's own experiences encountered during his twenty years of security work, providing a personal connection between himself and the reader. Gratefully, the book is complete with a thorough index, glossary and reference section (as if you have to look anywhere else).
This book is an incredible tool for students, teachers, researchers, statisticians, law enforcement, administrators and anyone even remotely involved or interested in modern day fighting. It is truly a modern day classic which I highly recommend to all.
Must Read October 12, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Tactics, training and mindset are all discussed; and all of this is presented in a simple and logical format with great anecdotes to illustrate the high points. This is a must read.
- Dr. Jeff Cooper, Medical Director, Ohio Tactical Medical Association
WOW! A must have item for you! October 12, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Absolutely stunning. This book is the most thorough books I have ever read on the subject of armed self defense. L.A. Kane not only draws from noted experts as Loren Christensen, Marc "Animal" MacYoung, and Iain Abernethy but from his real life experiences as well. This book will answer any question you have (and probably will ever have) regarding surving armed assaults. This book is a definite must have!
Dan Anderson
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