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Speed Training for Martial Arts: How to Maximize Speed for Competition and Self-Defense |  | Author: J. Barnes
Publisher: Fitness Lifestyle
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 466228
Media: Paperback
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.5
ISBN: 0976899809
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780976899808
ASIN: 0976899809
Publication Date: September 1, 2005
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Based on proven concepts of martial arts masters, such as Bruce Lee, this bestselling guide provides advanced training methods to maximize speed and reflexes for competition and self-defense. J. Barnes provides education, tools, and drills as part of his famous Speed Loop training system...which is designed to isolate, transform, maximize, and integrate the 7 keys to martial arts speed.
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 Speed Times Mass Equals Knockout Power December 1, 2009
K.H.
J. Barnes (pen name) has provided the martial arts community a service by writing this text on speed training. Most instructors teach classes on "blocks" and therefore, speed training is little more than "relax, kick faster" and possibly a few more words of wisdom; however, most instructors in karate, Tae Kwan Do, and Kung Fu really have little knowledge about developing speed through a more scientific approach and rely on less than tested methods. This book can be a help to instructors in creating a systemic process in the training. This will take time, but the book can be useful for such a process.
The book really succeeds for individuals and semi-private teaching as with anything, more concentration can be devoted to these principles and at adopting and inculcating these training methods, both physically and mentally. Certain unconventional ideas like "TV Response" Training and "Traffic Light" training actually proved helpful. I read this book, but I was myself unfamiliar with some of these drills and so took three weeks to test them myself before writing a review and the results are favorable.
While not a primer or a picture book, something I admire in many martial arts texts, I do think a few photos would be in order for the novice or young adult who picks this book to further their martial arts skill. Chapter three could have benefitted from such an addition.
Otherwise, I highly recommend the text. It is easy to read and the instructions are easy to follow.
Valuable insights for students and teachers alike. November 12, 2009
ERIK D.J. OBRIEN (Halifax, MA USA)
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J. Barnes has compiled an excellent guide that should prove useful to both martial students and teachers. "Speed Training for Martial Arts" is easy to read and understand, but could perhaps have been compressed into a shorter, less-expensive volume. The Author has selected appropriate words to define the components of fighting speed and suggested techniques to improve in each area. I believe that any good instructor could use this volume to add to his school's training regimen, as well as adapt and improve upon the exercises outlined herein. I found that I disagreed entirely with the Author's opinion on the essence of "Chi", but this should not impact the valuable insights provided within the book. The Author also recommends drinking distilled water as part of a good training diet. This should be avoided, because distilled water leaches electrolytes out of the body, and will lead to severe and traumatic cramping when combined with intense training and the perspiration generated by such hard work. I liked the work as a whole, but a few diagrams and more detailed explanations would have made it more useful. "Speed" should have a place in every martial arts library.
 Highly recommended supplemental resource for anyone serious about honing their self-defense skills for any reason August 7, 2007
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Author J. Barnes taps into his more than 20 years of experience in mixed martial arts in Speed Training for Martial Arts: How to Maximize Speed for Competition and Self-Defense, a guide to advanced training methods, instructions, and drills to maximize one's speed and reflexes. Speed Training for Martial Arts covers seven dimensions of speed: visual, tactile and auditory reflexes, as well as adaptation, initiation, movement and alteration speed. Exercises range from mental shadowfighting to practicing a "poker face" so one's opponent will be less able to read one's moves and intentions, to paper bag drills and much more. Written in plain terms for readers of all backgrounds and all martial arts styles, Speed Training for Martial Arts is highly recommended supplemental resource for anyone serious about honing their self-defense skills for any reason, from personal protection to professional safety to improved tournament performance.
INFORMATIVE March 26, 2006
BECCA (WV)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
THIS BOOK WAS VERY HELPFUL IN GAINING SPEED, IN THE MARTIAL ARTS. READING COVER TO COVER WAS EASY, THE EXERCISES WELL DETAILED. iF YOU ARE IN MARTIAL ARTS OR JUST FOR EVERYDAY AWARNESS THIS IS A GOOD CHIOCE.
Excelent Resource February 21, 2006
Mark L. Kintigh
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Very easy to understand, easy exercises that can give dramatic results if you do them. A lot of pratical information with just enough theory to justify the conclusions.
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