The Complete Idiot's Guide to Self Defense

SB · April 27, 2000, 08:48 PM

My book review

Let me know what you think.

Munro Williams · April 27, 2000, 10:00 PM

Well written and persuaded me to get the book.

Danger Dave · April 28, 2000, 11:42 AM

SB,
Good write up.

The "grab the blade" defense is nothing new. I was taught it by my instructor, who learned it from Mas Oyama. I was definitely taught that it's a "last resort" defense, though.

Lavan · April 28, 2000, 11:48 AM

That isn't like the "stick the finger in the muzzle" defense that Yosemite Sam always used is it?

G-Freeman · April 28, 2000, 11:02 PM

SB, I thank you for the review. I was only today wondering why someone has not published something along the lines of Colin Fletcher's The Complete Walker which would pertain to self defense,weapons,training, and maintenance, combined with a good dose of individual philosophy and humor.
If anyone has a similar reading list it will be appreciated.

SB · April 29, 2000, 09:42 PM

Thank you folks for the positive responses. I've added some more details on the blade grab part.

DC · April 29, 2000, 10:03 PM

Very good....now I must find the book.

Thanks, from another steel lover

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"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes" RKBA!

**4V50 Gary** · April 30, 2000, 06:36 AM

Good read. How fortuitous that Chris is in your town. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Danger Dave · May 2, 2000, 06:57 AM

Lavan, Mas Oyama was, well, "different". He killed bulls with nothing but his hands and feet. He died 2-3 years ago, but I don't think I would have disagreed with him to his face.

April 27, 2000, 08:48 PM	#1
SB Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 1998 Posts: 415	My book review Let me know what you think.

April 27, 2000, 10:00 PM	#2
Munro Williams Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2000 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 936	Well written and persuaded me to get the book.

April 28, 2000, 11:42 AM	#3
Danger Dave Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 1999 Location: Dallas, GA, USA Posts: 791	SB, Good write up. The "grab the blade" defense is nothing new. I was taught it by my instructor, who learned it from Mas Oyama. I was definitely taught that it's a "last resort" defense, though.

April 28, 2000, 11:48 AM	#4
Lavan Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 1999 Location: California Posts: 2,716	That isn't like the "stick the finger in the muzzle" defense that Yosemite Sam always used is it?

April 28, 2000, 11:02 PM	#5
G-Freeman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 1999 Posts: 653	SB, I thank you for the review. I was only today wondering why someone has not published something along the lines of Colin Fletcher's The Complete Walker which would pertain to self defense,weapons,training, and maintenance, combined with a good dose of individual philosophy and humor. If anyone has a similar reading list it will be appreciated.

April 29, 2000, 09:42 PM	#6
SB Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 1998 Posts: 415	Thank you folks for the positive responses. I've added some more details on the blade grab part.

April 29, 2000, 10:03 PM	#7
DC Moderator Emeritus Join Date: September 30, 1998 Location: Calif Posts: 4,229	Very good....now I must find the book. Thanks, from another steel lover ------------------ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes" RKBA!

April 30, 2000, 06:36 AM	#8
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,849	Good read. How fortuitous that Chris is in your town. Thank you for sharing this with us.

May 2, 2000, 06:57 AM	#9
Danger Dave Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 1999 Location: Dallas, GA, USA Posts: 791	Lavan, Mas Oyama was, well, "different". He killed bulls with nothing but his hands and feet. He died 2-3 years ago, but I don't think I would have disagreed with him to his face.