Book: Fighter's Fact Book—Principles and Drills to Make You a Better Fighter by Loren W. Christensen

With over 45 years of experience in the ring, on the mat, and in the street, Loren W. Christensen understands the daily challenges martial artists face. In this 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 develop speed, power, and flexibility. If you are feeling stuck or bored in your martial arts routine, Loren’s no-nonsense style will get you up and training with a fire you have not felt in years.

Highlights include:

• 10 ways to improve your speed
• 5 ways to increase your power
• 10 ways to train for self-defense
• 10 ways to improve health and fitness
• Dozens of tips for improving kicks, blocks, and hand strikes
• Guidance on psychological preparation

Fighter’s Fact Book includes hundreds of training methods drawn from the author’s vast experience, research, and interviews with top instructors from around the country. This is an essential reference for every martial arts student and instructor.

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Book: Fighter's Fact Book 2—Street Fighting Essentials by Loren W. Christensen

You will fight how you train. That’s why Fighter’s Fact Book 2 presents a critical look at training and real-world applications. When you’ve mastered the skills taught in this book, you will truly be ready to defend yourself in some of the most desperate situations imaginable.

You will learn how to defend yourself against multiple assailants, violent dogs, and knife attacks. You’ll learn how to contend with close-quarters attacks and adversaries who are impervious to pain. You’ll also get no-nonsense instruction on fighting wounded and the justified use of extreme tactics.

Loren W. Christensen shares lessons from his decades of martial arts training and law enforcement experience. He has also enlisted a host of expert contributors:

• Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
• Iain Abernethy
• Rory Miller
• Kris Wilder
• Lawrence Kane
• Alain Burrese
• Wim Demeere
• Richard Dimitri
• Mark Mireles
• Tim Delgman
• Dan Anderson

These men are proven survivors, and their multidisciplinary analyses will change the way you see training and fighting.

The authors will show you how to make your street techniques fast and explosive, and how to prepare yourself mentally to use extreme force. These skills are not for the faint of heart. They are hardcore techniques intended to save your life or the life of a loved one.

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