Examines techniques used by special forces around the world: the lethal strikes of the Spetsnaz, locks and constrictions used by the Egyptian special forces, U.S. Army throws and holds, and elementary methods taught to Britain's Parachute Regiment. Sample Amazon Review; 









 
 
 
 How I wish the term 'Handbook' had not been used... This is another 
one of those books that's as good for martial artists (to broaden their 
horizons) as it is for military science buffs (albeit in a very specific
 area: soldier training). This book starts by specifying the needs of a
 soldier in the field, where unarmed combat is concerned, and then goes 
into a quick (and somewhat inaccurate, to me) overview of traditional 
martial arts. I'd say that as someone who does a lot of solo training, 
the most valuable part of this book to me was the section on how SPECOPS
 trains their people in a short period of time. While techniques are 
explained, many are not illustrated, so this is definetly not a how-to 
book. This book coveres a little history, some training methods, vital 
targets, some escapes and combinations, and defense against various 
weapons, including bayonets, guns, knives, and clubs. I never really 
learned what particular special forces these techniques were derived 
from, though to be honest, I didn't see anything really "special" about 
most of it. I wish the author had given a references or bibliography 
section. I will say that the pencil illustrations are some of the best 
I've seen, very realistic. While this wouldn't be my first choice to go
 to for self-defense techniques, it does make a pretty good reference 
manual. Decent, for what it offers, but please understand that it is 
primarily a reference book.

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