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| Solo Training: The Martial Artist's Guide to Training Alone | 
 enlarge | Author: Loren W. Christensen
Publisher: Turtle Press
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
Buy New: $10.99
You Save: $8.96 (45%)
New (22) Used (9) from $9.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 36130
Media: Paperback
Edition: Second and
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 1880336596
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8
EAN: 9781880336595
ASIN: 1880336596
Publication Date: March 1, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Z-1
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not what I expected August 15, 2005
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
This book is jam-packed full of basic information that any martial artist already knows. Detailed descriptions on how to execute a kick or punch. I was hoping it would touch more on workout routines that I can incorporate. I felt like it was teaching a martial art instead of teaching how to prepare yourself physically for whatever style you may be practicing. There are a lot of good reviews on this book and that is why I purchased it, but it just wasn't what I was expecting.
 Excellent Tips!!! August 5, 2005
This is a very good book for the solo trainer, like myself. It is loaded with helpful tips and great techniques to help you get the most out of your solo workout.
Tons of new drills to try June 11, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book is great! I have been in TKD for 1.5 yrs now and I am reading through this book for the second time. Because I started in TKD at the age of 43, I need all the help I can get. The author is great at explaining why and how things will work on the street. His personal experience and stories allow me to envision the practical application of the drill.
Pretty good January 12, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I thought this book was well done and fairly comprehensive. The principles are correct and the workouts are good. The techniques demonstrated are very basic, but sound. I would not recommend this book to an advanced practioner of the martial arts since the content would be beneath them. For someone who is new, and even someone who is a little bit farther along then just "new", I would recommend this book.
 Mixed feeling December 24, 2004
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have mixed feelings regarding this book. Personally, I haven't heard of the author prior to picking up a copy of this book. I understand he has quite an audience. I'm sure this audience will find the book a good purchase. However, for those unaware of Mr. Christensen, it will take some time to get used to his writing style and approach to martial arts.
'Solo training' delivers. It's packed with drills and excercises. It motivates you to go out and train alone. It's clear and concise. Reading it, even without actually performing the excercises, gives you insight about fighting.
The author's karate background is dominant. Both in tournaments and actual street fights. Those who wish to train alone who come from different background (other than karate) will find this a bit awkward. Maybe Mr. Christensen shuold've titled his book "The Karatist Guide to Training Alone".
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