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Title: Principles, Analysis, and Application of Effortless Combat Throws by Tim Cartmell, Ron Crandall ISBN: 0-86568-176-7 Publisher: Unique Publications Pub. Date: August, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.44 (16 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Essence of Internal Martial Arts - A Gem of a Book!!!
Comment: In "Effortless Combat Throws" Tim Cartmell masterfully unravels the core principles of internal martial arts devoid of "chi" oriented mumbo jumbo. Tim clearly explains how to generate natural, effortless power starting from posture and alignment. This book is extremely well written and organized in a "tell, show, do" format that takes the reader step by step through the application of effortless power in the form of arc, circle, spiral and sacrifice throws. This is a gem of a book and a MUST read for aspiring, novice or highly experienced martial arts. I have practiced martial arts for 21 years and this book changed the entire direction of my training and my understanding of the essence of martial arts.
Rating: 5
Summary: Most Complete Analysis of Throwing Techniques....
Comment: This volume is to throws as the volume "Practical Chin Na" is to joint locking. Finally we have books which explain exactly how and why the techniques we have been using for years work. Tim Cartmell gives us a complete guide to throwing, explaining and grouping techniques by the principles under which they are executed. Cartmell's roots are, interestingly enough, in Jimmy Woo's ever practical San Soo Kung Fu, although later Cartmell moved to Taiwan and then China and trained there with a number of extraordinarily skilled teachers, including Hsu Hong Chi and Hsu Chen Wang (Hsing Yi), Chen Tso Chen (Hsu Hsi Tao), Lin Ah Lung (Tang and Chen Taiji), Kao Liu-te (Yi Chuan), Hsu Fu-chin (Chen Taiji), Luo Te-hsiu (Kao-style Pa Kua Chang & Chen Pan-ling Taiji), Sun Jian-yun (daughter of the famed Sun Lu-tang & present headmaster).
Author Tim Cartmell begins by describing types of throws (arc, circle, and spiral) and the basic principles which guide their application. Next, he explains principled of body use, and then the bulk of the book, comprised of an analysis and application of each throw. Cartmell is extremely thourough in his description of each stage of the technique, describing every little facet of motion, how to balance, how to turn, what you will feel and what is happening to your partner. Each technique offers an analysis of entry, analysis of the technique, of body use, of practical application, of counters and combat use, and variations on the throw. While there are plenty of illustrations, you will need to be a patient reader to glean the most from this volume. It is with words that Cartmell makes the whole picture come together. Whatever your discipline (Chinese style or not), if your art includes throwing techniques, this is the volume to explain the how and why's.
Rating: 5
Summary: Brilliant!
Comment: Effortless Combat Throws
by Tim Cartmell
This excellent manual is a perfect companion to the video "Effortless Combat Throws" by the same Author/Master demonstator. Both teach very easy, comprehensive approaches to quickly learning very serious throwing prinicples, strategies, and applications, including:
Mechanics of Efficient Motion
Angles of Attack
Proper Alignment
Body Usage
As demonstrated by Mr. Cartmell, "None of the techniques included... require any brute strength or the slightest amount of tension. Truly the effectiveness of many of the throws will be greatly reduced or completely lost by the inappropriate use (or overuse) of (your own) force."
I learned so much so fast from the book and video... and I am a Practioner/Student/Part Time Instructor of SPECIAL FORCES oriented Martial Arts/Hand To Hand COMBAT. Easily translates to the Home, Street, or wherever you could be attacked. Feel safe always, KNOW you'll be safe. Buy it gladly and you'll quickly learn techniques which will EASILY help you overcome, outmaneuver, outsmart or escape potential or certain life threatening situations *within seconds* when properly applied. THIS Book and Video Teaches You EXACTLY HOW. They won't know what hit them.
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