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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 796.8153 EAN: 9780963199614 ISBN: 0963199617 Label: Dillman Karate Intl Manufacturer: Dillman Karate Intl Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 272 Publication Date: June 01, 1993 Publisher: Dillman Karate Intl Studio: Dillman Karate Intl Editorial Review: Product Description: Thorough detailing of how to use pressure point strikes for personal self-defense. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - This jackass is going to get someone hurtI'm loathe to repeat criticisms already offered, so I'll simply add the following. The idea of accupuncture meridians being viable, practical options in a violent confrontation is almost too silly to warrant a serious critique, but it seems sufficient interest exists in the idea, much of it directed at the most visible purveyor, George Dillman. Even if such vital points WERE real, effective targets, and I'm by no means conceding that at all, consider the facts... Recall any of your own real fights, ... Read More Rating:  - Pictorial ReferenceThe general format of the Dillman books are introduction to pressure points, applications, and comparison of application of the Dillman system to karate. The books are primarily pictorial and have relatively little verbiage. As a practicioner of Shorin Ryu and Small Circle Jujitsu, the Dillman system (based on Dillman books' contents) appears to be a fusion (with slight tweaks) of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate and Small Circle Jujitsu. Further investigation indicated that Mr. Dillman studied ... Read More Rating:  - Interesting But InaccurateAs a kung-fu practitioner and acupuncturist, I found a good deal of the information contained in this text to be inaccurate. The effects of striking some of the points shown in the book are incorrect and in any event, real combat happens much too fast to try to strike a number of the (minor) points suggested by Mr. Dillman. Moreover, many (acupuncture) points must be struck with various type(s) of power in order to be effective. You cannot simply give them a solid whack and expect much. ... Read More Rating:  - Must Have for Any Serious Martial Artist.Of course it is just the beginning and it doesn't contain EVERYTHING (no one book does)...that is why there are other Dillman/Thomas books (they are being written all the time). If you are already a pressure point practitioner from another group, you will have lots to say about how basic it is, etc. But, if you want to begin pressure point training in the Dillman Method, this is the one to start with. It is the perfect book for who it's for and certainly the best out there at ... Read More Rating: - Great content, but not a LOT of contentI am a former member of Grandmaster Dillman's association, Dillman Karate International, and have met him on two occassions. Grandmaster Dillman is kind of a cantankerous, bullish man, but is very knowledgable in his art, and can tell a great story. The best way to describe his personality would be "likable grouch". The best way to describe his skill would be "most impressive". There is some great information in this book, and I recommend it to anyone unfamiliar with using pressure points ... Read More |
