Books & Video Reviews Archive

Put 'Em Down, Take 'Em Out: Knife fighting techniques from Folsom Prison

Ted Truscott — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:23:17 -0500

This shocking little book, (54 of the toughest pages you can find), was an eye opener in the late eighties when it came out. Designed to teach the truth about knife attacks and defenses, it is just as relevant now as it was back in the day as martial arts systems keep their focus upon what can be done in the dojo rather than what should be done on the street.

Surviving A Street Knife Fight: Realistic Defensive Techniques

Ted Truscott — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:19:25 -0500

Amazon Video Description
Real knife fights are characterized by lightning-fast ambushes, vicious gang attacks and multiple stab wounds. Here are hundreds of effective techniques and tips that will keep you alive if you ever must face a crackhead, barroom brawler or any other dirty fighter who's aiming to shank you.

The Gift of Fear

Ted Truscott — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:04:10 -0500

"True fear is a gift.
Unwarranted fear is a curse.
Learn how to tell the difference."

Not a how to book but still the absolute best buy in the self defense market place - you will not go wrong taking a good look at his analysis and advice which will help you to predict violent behavior.

This book is full of true, emotionally charged stories of violence upon innocent victims. These stories are analysed so we may understand the why’s and how’s of violence that we may prepare ourselves better to escape it when it visits us.

Escapes and Fighting From the Ground: DVD 3: RMCAT

Ted Truscott — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:22:44 -0500

DVD 3: Escapes and Fighting From the Ground by Peyton Quinn.

There are two approaches that are common assumptions about self defence curriculum. One is the martial arts approach which has style based curriculum and an attitude that for every attack, there is a best-response technique which demands a dedicated defence.

Striking Techniques: DVD 2: RMCAT

Ted Truscott — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:17:17 -0500

Striking Techniques: DVD 2: from Peyton Quinn at RMCAT.

This short dvd is not a full compilation of all the strikes from a particular style of martial arts like you may be used to. It is a concise list of the foremost weapons in the RMCAT arsenal that they have proven to be most effective from their life experience and in their armored assailant courses.