How to Defend Yourself: Effective & Practical Martial Arts Strategies

by Yang Jwing-Ming

Introduces the principles and techniques of the White Crane and Long Fist for of kung fu, and shows how to use them in self-defense against unarmed and knife-wielding attackers. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1886969345
• ISBN13: 9781886969346
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
• Length: 157 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Did any reviewer actually read the book?

I have been involved with martial arts for more than 30 years and now have a small school of my own that my own children attend. I highly recommend this book by Dr. Yang. Simply look at the high level materials he has created and his reputation in the martial arts community. I am astounded by the lack of respect and misrepresentation found in the reviews for this work. For example, Dr. Yang does advise not to engage a gunman at long range, he than advises prolonged practice if you must defend against a gun at short range. Very reasonable advice to someone who would actually read the section. Yes Dr. Yang's system emphasizes a low horse stance. The purpose of the stance is to develop strength in the legs and balance in those first starting out. If you have even a basic understanding of this than the photos make sense. I am constantly amazed that books claiming to give people advanced Kung-fu power simply by absorbing the reading material can get high ratings and then you find an example like this where a reputable master is attacked by those without knowledge. It takes practice, timing, and training to defend yourself on the street. Dr. Yang's system as presented here is one of the top systems out there. Look at the masters reputation, look at the schools that he has, look at the material that is produced, and than go with the best.