Wing chun books hk the wing chun archive ving tsun. One can read about it in the book on single combat by kernspecht, the second highest ranking guy in that style. Clausewitz, kernspecht wrote the book on single combat kernspecht 1987 in which he tried to identify a general idea of how to fight optimally and efficiently in a pure logical sense. Review keith r kernspecht the myth of the wooden dummy. Judkins martial arts studies is an imprint of cardiff university press. Endorsed by geoff thompson, it is probably the very first comprehensive treatise on the phenomenon of individual combat including aspects such as strategy, tactics. In the late fifties the author begins to study various western and eastern martial methods such as freestyle wrestling, wrestling, jujutsu, judo, kempo, shaolin kungfu. Having read the book, and with his interest and curiosity thoroughly enlivened by grandmaster kernspecht s elegant elucidation of the principles of combat, michael began his training in wing tsun.
Keith r kernspecht blitz defence blitzdefence attack is the best defense is the twelfth textbook authored by keith r. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Keith r kernspecht german wt leung ting kung fu praktische chinesische selbstverteidigung. Kernspecht, 10th degree wt, 4th degree escrima widgets pure science. Sifu francis fong has over 50 years of experience in wing chun kung fu, and is recognized as one of the top wing chun instructors and martial artists in the world. On single combat by keith kernspecht the way of martial arts. On single combat paperback january 1, 1997 by keith r. Ive also seen a photo that shows you lifting up a training partner with one arm. On single combat is the 9th specialist book on the martial arts to be. Because he wanted to utilise the findings in on single combat in proposing solutions to an attack. In on single combat you describe very comprehensibly in my view i belong to a special police unit and have been learning wt for four years that one should confront a thug very aggressively right from the start, so that he has no chance to inflate himself into an adrenaline monster. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the topic. Shows the first from in its entirety, as well as applications. In the book on single combat, grand master keith kernspecht gives an excellent scientific explanation of why less is more. Perfecting one move that provides comprehensive defence will stand you in better stead in a dangerous situation than learning hundreds of moves and not being able to carry out any of them properly.
Because ritual combat as i have described it in this book differs from a sporting bout or the classic. On single combat taschenbuch blitz defence taschenbuch next page. Because he wanted to utilise the findings in on single combat in proposing solutions to an attack situation which is still more or less ignored in martial arts circles. In the leung ting style it is strongly stressed to punch with the lower three fingers and aim with the second lowes when using the fist. Based on the strategic opus of the military theorist. Kernspecht and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. On single combat by keith kernspecht is one of the most well. It is probably the most successful book on military strategy ever written. On single combat, by wingtsun grandmaster keith kernspecht. It is kemspechts 9th specialist book on the martial arts. Could you briefly summarise again why competitions and sparring are not adequate preparation for a reallife threat on the street or in the disco. Each training section taught includes the familiar techniques or hands of classic wing chunread more. Army sought his help in updating army training manuals to include principles in the arts of wing chun, muay thai and filipino kali.
The book covers the history of the wing chun system, evolution of protheroes research, the abcs of wing chun, all the principle theories, stances, footwork, and arm positions, the three open hand forms chi sao, chi gerk, the rattan ring, wooden dummy, and more. Then, in 2002 michael came across the book on single combat. I have seen photos in your best selling book on single combat in which you are using about 450 lbs. Kernspecht now published a newlyconceived technical programme in a separate book of more than 180 pages. Regular and contributing writers wing chun illustrated. In this book you seem to depart from this approach. This video presents the wooden dummy form and applications differently, than you would find in other productions of the same type. Kernspecht keith ronald blitzdefence self defense chinese. Due to his diverse background and experience, the u. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Wing chun books index the wing chun archive ving tsun. Introduction to combat logic a general theory cejsh. Buy a cheap copy of on single combat book by keith r.
Prime now 1stundenlieferung tausender produkte shopbop designer modemarken. Nov 26, 2016 on single combat by keith kernspecht is one of the most wellwritten books on martial arts that ive read, covering every aspect of the combat. Kernspecht author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Although kemspechts bestselling book on single combat has only recently been published it is already in its 2nd edition. I may disagree with him on his conclusions, but theyre still worth it. Born and bred in denmark, but currently based in helsinki, finland, eric is the seo of mui fa publishing eric is the editor and publisher of sifu david petersons latest book wsl ving tsun kuen hok. Written by japans authority on wing chun, this great book sums up the art for the beginner. Apr 29, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Never before have i found a book that deals so in depth with the subject of fighting, self defence, psychology and the physiological effects of confrontation and combat. Yet the muk yan jong form, shows as one would expect, a straightforward demo of the forms sequence. Can you train yourself to have superpowers such as insane. Eric lilleor was inducted into the world ving tsun association wvta hall of fame as sifu of the year 2016 for his contributions to wing chun. Even if a good part is about advocating wing tsun as the bestest style quite shamelessly. Vom zweikampf by keith ronald kernspecht and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An ok book, but extremely over priced for what it is. Strategy, tactics, physiology, psychology, philosophy and. The book on single combat was written by kernspecht after more than 30 years of research and.
When i was in the army i had looked down on video games until i read a book by win wenger, how to increase your iq which theorized that it was possible to require your brain by various activities, as long as those activities stres. Blitzdefence your strategy against thugs is the 12th specialist book written andor published by grandmaster keith r kernspecht student off great grandmaster leung ting will stop its subject matter is much neglected type of combat which occurs everywhere many thousands of time each year, with many serious injuries and even fatalities. He developed a first theory of combat logic based on the principles and the basic concepts of the chinese martial. Blitz defense keith r kernspecht german vom zweikampf. It deals with the uncontrolled type struggle, which occurs daily and 100,000 times a year with numerous injuries and deaths. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On single combat is the 9th specialist book on the martial arts to be written or published by keith r. In 1987 i published my book vomzweikampp f011 single combat. Kernspecht, 1998, wu shu verlag kernspecht edition, in english 3rd ed. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The book on single combat was written by kernspecht after more than 30 years of research and experience in martial arts. Nov 26, 2016 on single combat by keith kernspecht is one of the most well written books on martial arts that ive read, covering every aspect of the combat. The mechanism of the wingtsun defensive movements is dealt. Lots of drills that can help someone develop, and insights into the different branches of wing chun.
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