CompleteMartialArts.com - The Complete Art of Breaking (Literary Links to the Orient)
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Manufacturer: Black Belt Communications
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8
EAN: 9780897500999
ISBN: 0897500997
Label: Black Belt Communications
Manufacturer: Black Belt Communications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 1984-05-01
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
Studio: Black Belt Communications
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Byrne (shotokan and taekwondo black belt, expert in tang soo do, 24 years an instructor, and leading authority on breaking) presents his methods for developing speed, power and precision in delivering decisive blows through a progressive yet safe training program in the art of breaking. Fully illustrated.
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Summary: Too Many Photographs, Not Enough Information
Comment: I can still recall purchasing this book, and a couple of others on the subject, over 20 years ago and bringing it, and the other books, to class to show my instructor, and I still vividly recall what he told me after looking through them. "Go ahead and try it, if you want to break your hands and feet." Imagine my disappointment in hearing this. I really wanted to learn how to break boards and bricks and yet my instructor was telling me that if I followed what this book was telling me, that I would end up breaking my hands and feet instead of the boards and bricks.
Well, I will admit that I didn't listen and went ahead and tried breaking some boards first before moving on to bricks. I figured I'd try the easier boards first before moving up to the harder bricks. Now I didn't break my hands or feet, as a matter of fact, I ended up breaking the first several boards I tried with both punches and kicks. Then I decided to try two boards, and that is when I should have listened. Well actually I should have listened in the first place, but it was already too late for that. Anyhow, I proceeded to try punching through two boards since one board was so easy. Needless to say, I didn't break the boards and I almost broke my hand. My middle knuckle was swelled up for at least two weeks and was sore for at least twice as long. Now I decided I would wait until my instructor got to the point of teaching me himself, how to break properly.
Once my instructor started teaching me how to break, I went back to this book and realized that a lot of the information that was in it was good, only it wasn't complete. The author was telling you a lot of good information about breaking, but he wasn't giving you the full picture and all of the detailed information you needed.
This is not a bad book at all, and I have no problem giving it a three star rating, but due to the subject matter it is covering, it should have been a lot more detailed. I would only recommend buying this book for reference material only and I would not attempt performing any of the techniques in this book without first getting proper instruction from a qualified and competent martial arts instructor who knows what he is doing when it comes to breaking.
Shawn Kovacich
Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.
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Summary: A waste of time and money
Comment: If you like pictures of people breaking stuff, then buy this book. But otherwise don't waste your time and money. There is a little foreword with no usefull information on breaking and then...NOTHING. Just pictures of the author breaking stuff. Ask any martial arts instructor about breaking and you will learn much more.
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Summary: Shallow and basic
Comment: This book lacks depht. It shows a number of differnet tecniques, and is no doubt inspirational when it comes to new ideas for breking demonstrations. But it did not really give me anything new. Particulary the side kick break could be explained in much more detail, whwn it comes to keeping the body straight at impact and much much more. The pictures are however clear and the book is nice to look at, and for beginners ore novices this is no doubt an entertaining book. But if you practice Karate or Taekwon-Do allready, and has been for more than a year, i guarantee you will not find much new in this book. And if you do then shame on your instructor because this is very very very basic stuff. If you dont belive me, by all means buy the book, after all it has an all right price tag.
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Summary: A must for martial artists who love breaking boards!
Comment: If you're bored with breaking boards by hammer punches, palm strikes, and elbow strikes and would like to try some new hand techniques, this book is for you! The author stresses the importance of safety and of locking out to prevent injury. Various kicking breaks are also covered, as are advanced techniques for those breaking enthusiasts who're ready for a bigger challenge. Excellent photos and descriptions.
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Summary: Many kinds of breaks, lacking in detail,
Comment: The book discusses conditioning, many kinds of breaks (including speed and special materials). Lacks detail, especially on conditioning and points of contact.
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