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  • Historical References to W.E. Fairbairn, E.A. Sykes AND Dermot "Pat" O'Neill

    FROM THE BOOK: "PIERCING THE REICH"
    AUTHOR: JOSEPH E. PERSICO

    They learned the art of silent killing, perfected by W.E. Fairbairn, the legendary British Major, sometimes known as "Delicate Dan." Knife strokes taught, should be upward, from the testicles to the chin. The hand in a "tiger claw" position was most effective for gouging out eyes. A single sheet of newspaper, they learned, c ...
    Author: Carl Cestari
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  • Howard Choy
    This saying is also perfectly appropriate for the steel fan. The Chinese often turn ordinary household implements, like a pair of chopsticks, a wooden stool, a rice bowl and even a pair of sandals into a deadly weapon. It is considered a short weapon, about 14 inches long, very innocent looking and not that much different to an everyday paper fan, except the ribs are made of stainless steel instea ...
    Author: CHOY LEE FUT STEEL FAN:
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  • How the practice of Qi Gong changed my life
    I had been feeling ill for four years when, in 1996, I was finally given a diagnosis of
    ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis). This is a chronic condition with a long list of
    symptoms Ö so many symptoms, in fact, that you feel people will think you're a
    hypochondriac if you list even a fraction of them! I'll run that risk here.


    ME is basically a neurological dysfunction that causes th ...
    Author: Jonathan Hull
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  • How the Yin/Yang Principle Can Make you a better Fighter
    In Ying Gi Ga Wing Chun, there are thirty-nine-plus one-primary principles. They are simple and direct, but they must be fully integrated to achieve advanced proficiency within the Wing Chun system. One of the most important principles is the concept of yin and yang-the basis of Wing Chun's belief that force should not be fought with force. This belief is reflected in all Wing Chun principles, and ...
    Author: Philip Holder
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  • How To Defend Against A Knife - Don't Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!
    Defences against Knife attacks, Firstly if at all possible get yourself and anyone else out of the potential danger area.....RUN AWAY.

    Yes you heard right, run away. This is not a cowards way out, this is sensible. After all your potential assailant could be on drugs or just plain crazy. Nobody needs a dead hero.

    However if you can't get away or you are cornered, try to talk your w ...
    Author: Paul Swift
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