Michael Janich has trained SF vets, police and street fighters in the techniques of knife fighting for years. Now this highly successful, comprehensive instruction is available to the average soldier, martial artist or defense-minded citizen who is interested in developing the practical skills required for today's combative streets.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Now a classic:
Negatives:
Black and White photos. The techniques could be explained a little better. Nothing on the best kind of blade to own and carry.
Positives:
A lot of information concerning legal considerations. Lacks machisomo nonsense.
Very professional (lacks the "look how cool I am" rhetoric so common in books of this type).
Recommend it?
Yes. It's a must have in your library if you are interested in this sort of thing. It has become a classic and is respected by most who... more info
Honestly:
Who buys a book to learn to knife fight? This is clearly written for idiots. Good luck getting stabbed fools.
Practical is absolutely correct:
This book gives concise explanations and very easy to follow directions and photographic sequences. By limiting the number or techniques, a person with an interest, but not hundreds of hours to spend, can practice techniques and obtain some proficiency.
One Serious Omission:
I don't see how anybody could read this book without getting a big smile on his/her face. It gives that much pleasure! I have a confession. I love Michael Janich. I don't mean in a gay way, since I'm basically a neuter and not interested in any of that stuff. But Michael has made a DVD about cutting people with knives, and he has brought me immense joy swinging my knife around trying to follow his moves. Okay, he's way too fast for me; I can't keep up. What troubles me is he doesn't seem to realize few... more info
