Black medicine : the dark art of death : the vital points of the human body in close combat

Though this book is dated to some degree and the black and white photographs are not very clear; nevertheless, there is some valuable information that could be applied in self-defense situations. Experienced martial artists might find this book interesting, but in my opinion, the text would be more of value to new students of the martial arts and self-defense. This book covers in detail the vital points of the head, neck, throat, upper trunk, lower trunk, hands, arms, leg and foot. In conclusion, this is a book that has information all martial artists will find informative and interesting. Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Monandock Defensive Tactics (MDTS) System, Use of the Monadnock Straight Baton, PR-24 Police Baton Advanced Techniques, Police Yawara Stick Techniques, Use of the Mini-Baton for Police Officers official manual, Knife Handling & Knife Defense for Police officers official course manual). Weapons at Hand presents 112 parts of the body that are natural weapons, largely because they are injury-resistant. Following this is a section radically different from conventional self-defense theory, which lists more than 180 deadly makeshift weapons that can save your life. Action photos show exactly how to use the "black medicine" techniques discussed in this book.

A thorough analysis of the human body's vital points and how to use them to your advantage in combat handgunning and all types of hand-to-hand combat situations. Must reading for military combat specialists, martial artists and those interested in self-defense.

[v. 1] The vital points of the human body in close combat v. 2. Weapons at hand v. 3. Low blows v. 4. Equalizers