Loren W. Christensen

With over 35 years experience in the ring, on the mat and in the street, Loren Christensen understands the daily challenges faced by martial artists. In Fighter's Fact Book he has put together a collection of over 400 tips, drills, principles, concepts and exercises to give you the edge no matter what style of martial art you practice. Discover quick and innovative ways to improve your punching, kicking, sparring and self-defense skills plus dozens of tips to work those hard to improve areas like speed, power and flexibility.

If you're feeling stuck or bored in your martial arts routine, Loren's down-to-earth, in-your-face-style will get you up and training with a fire you haven't felt in years. With hundreds of training methods drawn from his vast experience, research and interviews with top instructors around the country, Loren has put together an essential reference for every martial arts student and instructor.

Loren W. Christensen has been studying the martial arts since 1965, earning black belts in karate, jujitsu, and arnis. This is his 11th book on the fighting arts and he is regular contributor to the major martial arts magazines. Loren's experience in law enforcement beganin 1967 when he served in the army as a military policeman in the United States and in Vietnam. He joined the Portland (Oregon) Police Bureau in 1972 and while still a rookie on probatin, he began teaching defensive tactics to officers. Over the years, he worked in the training unit, the gang unit, dignitary body guarding, and all the precincts as a street officer.

Contents

Introduction
Part One: Physical training
10 ways to train alone
10 ways to improve your hand techniques
10 ways to improve your kicks
10 ways to improve your speed
20 ways to improve your sparring
10 ways to score almost every time
5 ways to improve your blocking
10 ways to improve your kata
5 ways to increase your power
10 ways to train for self-defense
5 ways to prepare for a belt test
10 ways to improve your health & fitness
Part Two: Mental training
5 ways to alleviate stress
10 ways to use mental imagery
10 ways to eat pain
10 ways to learn quickly
5 ways to conquer fear
10 ways to be safe in your daily life… (lisätietoja)

What if there was a secret ingredient that could make every single one of your martial rts techniques better? Not only faster and more powerful, but more likely to slam home to exactly the right target every time. Maybe there is.

Timing is the art and science of ending a confrontation as quickly and efficiently as possible. In Timing in the Fighting Arts, aurhors Loren W. Christensen and Wim Demeere team up to teach you exaclty how to get every last ounce of speed and power out of your techniques. Already strong and lightning fast? Prepare to get even better.

Whether you want to feel safer on the street or emerge victorious in the ring, this book is packed with inside information essential to defeating your opponent:

Why many experts say timing is more important than speed.
How to put the OODA loop and Hick's law to work for you.
Why timing is both an offensive and defensive asset.
Which types of verbal distraction can give you the edge.
Why controlling your opponent's spine gives you an advantage.
Which tournament techniques really do work on the street.
How to set up multiple opponents to create timing opportunities.
Which tricks law enforcement officers rely on to buy time.
How you can immprove your odds against a gun or knife.
Why timing is one of the most important things you can add to your training.

Every one of these concepts is backed up by drills and practice scenarios so you can go beyond theory and put your knew knowledge to work in the ring or on the street where you need it most. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level, Loren and Wim are ready to show you the way.

Contents

Introduction
Chapter One The nuts and bolts of timing
Physical components
The OODA loop
You and OOSA
Types of reactions
Hick's law
Mental components
Seizing an opportunity
It's called timing for a reason
Chapter Two Winning & surviving takes perfect timing
Fighting ranges
Don't 'overpull' your blows
Positioning
Framing with footwork
Centerline
Your fighting posture
Slow? Improve your timing
Timing when you are already fast
Age, injuries and speed
How to use timing to increase your power
Know the power of your weapons
Eliminate excess movements
The value of experience and how to get it
What to do when you can't use footwork
Chapter Three Into the mean streets
Two techniques that almost always save your bacon
Verbal judo
Know when it's time to get physical
Timing against big guys
Timing against a gun threat
Timing against the blade
Fighting multiple opponents
Chapter Four It works in a tournament, but will it work in the street?
'That would never happen on the street'
Sport techniques for the street
Punching the body
High kicks in the street
Chapter Five Timing a grab: How to close the gap
Law enforcement needs this, too
The setting
1 Move when he is distracted
2 When he changes stances
3 Catch him with his feet parallel
4 When he drops his hands
5 When moving back
6 When he retracts his attack
7 When he is talking
8 when you are with a buddy
Chapter Six Wisdom of the ages
The tai chi chuan classics
The art of war
A book of five rings
Chapter Seven Ddrills
Dodge the stick
Ball dodging
Back to the wall
Touch and go
Surprise attack
Stop the bag
The fan drill
Pin the glove to the wall
Yardstick
React to the string
Hand mitts hitting drill
Rhythm kicking drill
Timing a feint
Baiting
Catch the rabbit
Conclusion… (lisätietoja)

We all have within us a crouching tiger, that is, a warrior spirit that may be aggressive, intense, easily unleashed, or it may be quiet and rarely show itself.

Within some it's buried deeply, the result of profound religious beliefs, psychological facts or other influences. Though deep, it is nonetheless there, waiting. With the majority it lies in wait just under the thin veneer of today's societal graces. These people are soldiers, police officers, martial artists, street thugs , athletes, hunters, barroom brawlers, corporate executives, politicians, mothers and fathers.

Loren W. Christensen-soldier, policeman, martial artist-has called upon his warrior spirit in a wide range of violent encounters: grueling karate and jujitsu matches, brutal barroom brawls and street fights as a military policeman in Saigon, Vietnam, shootings, riots, and gang warfare as a police officer in Portland, Oregon, and fights in the mean streets.

Loren says: 'Within this small volume are anedotes of times when I was heroic, stupid, fearful, and when my warrior spirit was clearly out of control. I'm proud of some of the experiences I share and embarrassed by others. But I have included both, because from each of them I've learned valuable lessons about violence, life and myself. While these are my experiences, you will find in them, a little or a lot of yourself. If they help you to begin to understand your warrior spirit-your crouching tiger-my efforts have not been wasted.'

Contents

Introduction
Learning at the expense of others
Pieces of humble pie
Moments in the sun
Revenge and venting
In the presence of warriors
Fear
Lessons along the way
Conclusion… (lisätietoja)

You can't do the same thing day after day and expect different results. Do something different.

With these words, author Loren Christensen puts his money where his mouth is and shows you over 300 ways you can add variety to your daily martial arts training routine. Whether you're a student looking for fun new solo drills to spice up your home training or an instructor in search of new ways to pump up your classes, you won't be disappointed. This incredible collection of drills, techniques and exercises will take your workouts to the next level. Learn to:

Organize your solo workouts to the get maximum results from even the shortest training session.
Improve your speed and power with dozens of inside tips and tricks.
Beat boredom and get excited about your solo training sessions.
Become a well rounded fighter by adding essential skills that your instructor may not teach you. Safely experiment with new techinques to find your ideal personal style of training.
Get an edge on your opponents with training methods that will make you unstoppable in the ring or on the street.

Not only will yow learn enough new training strategies and methods to keep you busy for years, but Loren Christensen's no-nonsense writing style will get you up and moving even on the days you would rather skip your solo workout. Packed with solid advice and kick-butt motivation, this book will become your favorite training partner.

Loren W. Christensen has been studing martial arts since 1965. This Mr. Christensen's 13th book on fighting arts. His experience in law enforcement began in 1967 when he served in the army as a military policeman in the United States and in Vietnam. He joined the Portland, Oregon Police Bureau in 1972 and began teaching defensive tactics to officers. Over the years, he worked the training unit ,the gang unit, dignitary body guarding, and all the precincts as a street officer.

Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1 Warming up
Chapter 2 Kicking
Front kick
Back kick
Basic side kick
Basic roundhokuse kick
Firve useful kicks
Lead leg kicks
The last leg exercise
Leg chambering exercises
Speed, power, endurance & accuracy
Chapter 3 Footwork
The basic boxer stance
5 ways to step
Working the asterisk
Squat for faster footwork
Chapter 4 Hands, elbows & forearms
Punch
Palm-heel strikes
Backfist
Roundhouse punch
Elbows
U Punch
Hammer strike
Slapping Knife-hand thrust
Striking wirh the arm
Lead hand techniques
Raw limb punching
Punching with minimum body mechanics
Air grabbinhg
Hand techniques with weights
Speed drill
Chapter 5 Sparring combinations
Chapter 6 Odds & ends workout
Developing explosiveness
Double tapping
Broken rhythm
Train your other side
Hit him when he is down
Use your head
Getting up from the ground
Slipping
Natual stance
Shoulder and hip ramming
The good old push
Eye drills
Eyes as a target
Falling
Analyze your clothing
Kata applications
Double-end bag
Knee -lift jam
Solo training with a partner
Coping with injuries
Chapter 7 Mental training
Exercise is good for your brain
Your best weapon
Fighting the big guys
Imagery
The world is your Dojo
Your inner tapes
Chapter 8 Cross training
Chapter 9 12 workouts… (lisätietoja)