Arm-Locks for All Styles

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Author: Iain Abernethy (240 X 170mm / 160 Pages / Over 250 b&w Photographs)

'Arm-Locks for All Styles' is a must read for all martial artists who wish to expand, enhance and develop their knowledge of arm-locks.

In addition to providing step-by-step instruction on over fifty-five arm-locks, this heavily illustrated and comprehensive book also includes detailed discussions on the use of arm-locks in live situations and the underlying core principles of all arm-locks.

The wide range of wrist, elbow and shoulder locks covered in this book ensures that it will be of benefit to all martial artists, regardless of style. This book will help practitioners of 'striking systems' to introduce arm-locks into their training. Martial artists who are more familiar with arm-locks are sure to enjoy the wide diversity of content and the unorthodox nature of some of the locks covered.

This book also includes detailed guidance on how to uncover the arm-locks 'hidden' within the katas, hyungs and forms. Additional photographs clearly show where many of the arm-locks covered can be found in a wide range of katas including the Pinans / Heians, Kushanku / Kanku-Dai, Passai / Bassai, Tekki / Naihanchi, Seishan / Hangetsu, Seipai, Jion, Wanshu / Enpi, Rohai, Nijushiho etc

'Arm-Locks for All Styles' covers locks that can be used whilst fighting vertically and on the ground and is a must for all martial artists who understand the need for skills at all ranges of combat.

• Introduction

• Chapter 1: Principles of Arm-Locks

• Chapter 2: The Role of Kata, Hyungs and Forms

• Chapter 3: Safety in Training

• Chapter 4: Wrist-Locks

• Chapter 5: Straight Arm-Locks

• Chapter 6: Bent Arm-Locks

• Chapter 7: Transition Drills

• Conclusion

"Another fantastic book by Iain Abernethy. I highly recommend this, the next chapter in the Abernethy library. A pioneering martial arts author"

- Geoff Thompson, self-protection expert and bestselling author

"A comprehensive analysis together with very realistic applications"

- Doug James, 7th Dan WKF

Cost: £17.49 including UK Postage and Packing
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Note: US Dollar prices are displayed in the shopping section of this website (click on "order"). Also see "terms & conditions".

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