When it comes down to an all-or-nothing streetfight, when your back is to the wall and your life is on the line, you need the fighting spirit of the kamikaza warrior. Kamikaze Fighting will show you how to develop unbeatable fighting moves, unshakable confidence, and the mastery that will enable you to come out on top.

Yo will learn how to train your muscle memory to respond automatically with precise, effective kicks, strikes, and defenses against common attacks. Equally important, you will develop a combat mind-set that gives you the confidence to face a threatening encounter and overpower your assailant. Experienced martial artist Michael Vassolo believes that simple is better, and a strong, focused defense prevails over complex technique. His hard-hitting program offers a combination of insightful comments on the realities of streefighting, clearly presented power-building drills, and realistic self-defense lessons designed to give you the upper hand in any violent encounter you may face.

Contents

Preface Tale of a kamikaze
Introduction It's up to you
Chapter 1 A fight to the finish
Chapter 2 Taking control
Chapter 3 The power to prevail
Chapter 4 Training your muscle memory
Chapter 5 Stance: The foundation of personal defense
Chapter 6 Power strikes
Chapter 7 Kicks: The most dangerous weapons
Chapter 8 Dominating defensively
Chapter 9 Increasing your survivability
Chapter 10 Reality check
Chapter 11 The way of mastery
Appendix A Vulnerable targets/Powerful weaons
Appendix B Do-It-Yourself kata: Practical combinations against common attacks