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title: "Knives, Knife Fighting, and Related Hassles: How to Survive a Real Knife Fight Paperback – January 1, 1990"
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# Knives, Knife Fighting, and Related Hassles: How to Survive a Real Knife Fight Paperback – January 1, 1990

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## Customer Reviews

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    Wish I'd read this a long time ago
  

*by L***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 5, 2004*

I survived two knife encounters through sheer luck and stupidity before I found this book a few years ago. As a knight in a medieval recreation group (sort of like a black belt of swords, shields and stuff) I thought I really knew what I was doing. Problem is, street confrontations are nothing like tournament competition.I learned two essential lessons from MacYoung's book: The first is that there is no such thing as a knife fight as the author pointedly states (pun intended). It is really a knife ambush. Unless you are lucky or highly trained you'll never see it coming. Fortunately both punks I tangled with were rank amateurs who flashed their blades giving me enough time to react. The second is a comprehensive understanding of where, how, and why street thugs conceal their knives to pull off an effective assassination. The awareness is illuminating and very possibly life saving as well.Knives are as ubiquitous as cell phones these days. Working in a stadium where weapons of all types are prohibited and bags are searched on the way in, I nevertheless pull knives off at least a couple of fans every game. Imagine how often you find them out in the street where they are more or less legal. This book is packed with stuff you gotta know!My only complaint is that while it is long and deep on theory it is a bit short on technique. There are plenty of good sources to supplement this knowledge so that is not a serious detractor.Lawrence KaneAuthor of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction

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    S***ty, gritty, witty, and usability
  

*by B***H on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 27, 2016*

When looking for self-defense books, I never much respected the slew of street tuff authors. But since I accidently bought this book by "Animal", I decided to give it a read before re-selling it.First, the pictures....je-sus...the pics seem to be a stereotype of a tough guy wannabe who lives in his mother's basement. I cannot believe this guy makes a living at this.Second, the style of writing was entertaining, despite being somewhat immature. It frankly was the bridge between the pics and the serious nature of knife fighting. I zipped through the book in a couple hours...so add readability to the short list of pros.Third, from a serious martial art stand point, it is technically shallow, but that seems to be the point. Knife fighting is dangerous as hell. And throughout the book, Animal gave compelling and descriptive wisdom about not engage in knife fighting or fighting in general. Also, it is a primer for a beginner, thus had plenty of info to chew on.Finally, I probably learned a gem or two about combat fighting,. After reading hundreds of books, learning a gem or two from any book is a success.

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    Very good book.
  

*by E***O on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 31, 2012*

This was a real fun read for me.  The author "Animal" did a great job of explaining the danger of pulling a knife on someone.  If you like knives and carry one for defence, or fantasize about knife fighting, then this is a must read.  Read every word and understand the trouble a knife can get you into.  Rory Miller's "Meditations on Violence" and this knife book are the only two books I recommend for real-world-street-self defense.  I like them so much because they teach you how to avoid trouble in the first place.  And they don't fill your mind with a bunch of moves, techniques, and hit/kick/slash/jab mumbo-jumbo.  The more choices your mind has to sort through, the longer it will take you to act.  KISS  Buy this one and enjoy.  Or buy two copies.  One to loan out and one for you.  Hard to get this book back when loaned out.  Trust me on this one.

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