Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Iandgt;Modern Hand to Hand Combat: Ancient Samurai Techniques on the Battlefield and in the Streetandlt;/iandgt; recognizes the lawless nature of today's battlefield. Hakim Isler, a veteran of the Iraq War, knows from his own experiences that in an urban combat setting, the players, the equipment, and the stakes are very different from those found in an MMA octagon, the boxing ring, or the martial arts dojo. Isler combines the lessons learned as a member of special ops with his training in the martial arts to create a system of combat that accommodates the heavy armor and equipment carried by the modern soldier. Based primarily on samurai techniques over a millennium old, Isler's systemand#8212;Battlefield Proximity Combatand#8212;is an effective answer to the unique needs of the modern warfighter and military martial artist.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Today's ground soldier can carry up to 125 pounds of equipment and personal armor during any typical mission. The trade off for this protection is a lack of mobility. In a close proximity situation the modern combat solider is at a decided disadvantage compared to his more nimble opponent. Similarly, on the battlefields of medieval Japan, the heavily armored samurai faced the same battlefield conditions. In order to disarm or incapacitate a more nimble opponent, the samurai developed a system of effective techniques based on their limited range of movement.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;This book gives step-by-step self-defense instructions on how to effectively and realistically respond to life and death hand-to-hand combat situations through movements and principles that are as valid today as they were 1000 years ago. With almost three hundred illustrations and a detailed DVD, the philosophy and instructions in andlt;iandgt;Modern Hand to Hand Combatandlt;/iandgt; can mean the difference between life and death on the battlefield or in a street fight.
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"I have personally observed Hakim Isler teach his system to my soldiers operating in the toughest parts of Ramadi, Iraq. The confidence with which these soldiers were able to operate on the forward edge of the battlefield always paid dividends."and#8212;Michael Layrisson, LTC, USA
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"I have personally observed Hakim Isler teach his system to my soldiers operating in the toughest parts of Ramadi, Iraq. The confidence with which these soldiers were able to operate on the forward edge of the battlefield always paid dividends."#&8212;Michael Layrisson, LTC, USA
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"I believe in Hakim Isler, and I believe in the system he has built based on our training together in Ohio and his life-saving experiences in the sands of the mideast. Enjoy Hakim's book. Learn and grow."and#8212;Stephen K. Hayes, from the Foreword
Synopsis
Learn the most effective way to neutralize an opponent using ancient samurai techniques applied to modern combat with this illustrated martial arts guide.
Modern Hand to Hand Combat: Ancient Samurai Techniques on the Battlefield and in the Street recognizes the lawless nature of today's battlefield. Hakim Isler, a veteran of the Iraq War, knows from his own experiences that in an urban combat setting, the players, the equipment, and the stakes are very different from those found in an MMA octagon, the boxing ring, or the martial arts dojo. Based primarily on samurai techniques over a millennium old, Isler's system--Battlefield Proximity Combat--is an effective answer to the unique needs of the modern warfighter and military martial artist.
This martial arts training book gives step-by-step self-defense instructions on how to effectively and realistically respond to life and death hand-to-hand combat situations through movements and principles that are as valid today as they were 1000 years ago. With almost three hundred illustrations and a detailed DVD, the philosophy and instructions in Modern Hand to Hand Combat can mean the difference between life and death on the battlefield or in a street fight.
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Today's ground soldier can carry up to 60 pounds of equipment. The trade off for this protection is a lack of mobility. In a close proximity situation, the modern combat soldier is at a decided disadvantage compared to his more nimble opponent.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In andlt;iandgt;Modern Hand to Hand Combatandlt;/iandgt;, Isler, a veteran soldier who served in Iraq, has blended the ancient techniques of the samuraiand#8212;warriors carrying 60 pounds of armorand#8212;with the battlefield combat needs of today's modern soldier. Step-by-step instructions are provided, illustrating how to effectively deal with life and death situations through movements and principles that have held true since the time of the samurai. With almost three hundred illustrations and a detailed DVD, the guidelines and instructions in this book can greatly enhance the fighters' ability to survive in combat.
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The effective Battlefield Proximity Combat training system
Synopsis
Today's ground soldier can carry up to 60 pounds of equipment. The trade off for this protection is a lack of mobility. In a close proximity situation, the modern combat soldier is at a decided disadvantage compared to his more nimble opponent.
In Modern Hand to Hand Combat, Isler, a veteran soldier who served in Iraq, has blended the ancient techniques of the samurai—warriors carrying 60 pounds of armor—with the battlefield combat needs of today's modern soldier. Step-by-step instructions are provided, illustrating how to effectively deal with life and death situations through movements and principles that have held true since the time of the samurai. With almost three hundred illustrations and a detailed DVD, the guidelines and instructions in this book can greatly enhance the fighters' ability to survive in combat.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Hakim Islerandlt;/bandgt; is the founder and owner of Elite Guard, LLC, a martial arts, fitness and security training company. He has been involved in the martial arts for 22 years and in the security field for eight years. He also developed and instructed military combative systems for the United States Army. Hakim has participated in Discovery Channel's NAKED AND AFRAID, where he survived with one other human for 21 days. Find out more about Hakim at blackmacgyver.com