Lessons from the Western Warriors: Dynamic Self-Defense Techniques

Neff, Fred

ISBN 10: 0822511592 ISBN 13: 9780822511595

Publisher: Lerner Pub Group, 1987

Synopsis

Examines methods of hand-to-hand fighting developed from the Greeks and other Western peoples, contrasts them with the Eastern martial arts, and gives instructions in using boxing and other techniques in self-defense

About this title

From the Publisher

Fred Neff started his training in Asian fighting arts at the age of eight. In 1974, Mr. Neff received a rank of fifth degree black belt in karate. In the same year he was made master of the art of kempo at a formal ceremony. He is also proficient in judo, ju-jutsu and certain methods of chuan-fa. Mr. Neff's study of East Asian culture has taken him to Hong Kong, Japan, The People's Republic of China and Singapore. For many years, Mr. Neff has used his knowledge to educate others. He has taught karate at the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin, and Inver Hills Community College. He has also organized and supervised self defense classes for special education programs, public schools, private institutions, and city recreation departments. Included in his teaching program have been classes for law enforcement officers. He has received many rewards for his accomplishments and community involvement, including the City of St. Paul Citizen of the Month Award in 1975, WCCO Radio Good Neighbor Award in 1985, and the Presidential Medal of Merit in 1990. He is the author of 19 books including Everybody's Self-Defense, Lessons From The Western Warriors, Lessons From the Eastern Warriors, Lessons From The Fighting Commandos, Lessons From The Samurai, Lessons From The Art Of Kempo, Lessons From The Japanese Masters, Basic Karate, Self-Protection Guidebook For Girls and Women and Keeping Fit.

Review

Neff combines both boxing techniques and street-fighting in this book of Western martial arts... The clear black-and white photos are easy to follow. Especially good is the section on strategy, which is full of tips on how to size up your opponent and how to develop techniques against a fighter whose skill, height, and weight differ from yours. -- School Library Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Lerner Pub Group
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0822511592
• ISBN 13: 9780822511595
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 88