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Copyright © 2010 Hakim Isler
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Isler, Hakim.
Modern hand-to-hand combat: ancient samurai techniques on the battlefield and in the street / Hakim Isler; with a foreword by Stephen K. Hayes.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-0-8048-4127-6 (hardcover)
ISBN: 978-1-4629-1560-6 (ebook)
1. Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental. 2. Martial arts. 3. Self-defense. 4. Samurai. I. Title.
GV1112.I85 2010
796.815--dc22
2010011369
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: JOURNEY TO CREATION
Chapter 2: LESSONS FROM THE PAST Transcending Time Misconceiving the Battle Protecting the Body Armor Comparison
Chapter 3: B.P.C. PHILOSOPHY What is B.P.C.? Why Combatives?
Chapter 4: FOCUSES OF B.P.C. TRAINING Understanding Escalation of Force Degradation of Proximities & Capabilities Operational Creation Based on Operational Realism Continued Evolution
Chapter 5: THE BASICS Basic Stance Basic Defenses Basic Weaponry Angles & Levels
Chapter 6: UNDERSTANDING DISTANCE Controlling Distance Outer Proximity Mid Proximity Inner Proximity
Chapter 7: WINNING CONCEPTS
Chapter 8: EXHAUSTIVE MEASURES
Chapter 9: BATTLEFIELD GROUND COMBAT Ground Fighting & the Mission What is B.G.C.?
Chapter 10: TECHNIQUE SET ONE Purpose Emphasis Techniques
Conclusion A Place for Everything
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