Tristan Sutrisno

Many errors and misunderstandings have crept into what is currently being presented as 'martial arts.' Students are taught sports-based moves and modern interpretatons and told that they are both traditional martial art systems and effective for self-defense. Neither is true. Often, when these techniques fail, the student feels responsible for not doing the move correctly. But in fact, the technique-as it was taught-is missing vital components that would make it both traditional and effective. The fault, of which the instructor is probably not even aware, is not with the student, but with the information that was given to him.

Becoming a Complete Martial Artist introduces the reader to the concepts necessary to restore lost aspects, repair corrupted data, and analyze for errors, whatever martial arts system he studies. In addition, the explanations of fundamental principles that apply to all martial arts systems will assist both the student and the instructor. With a strong grasp of the mechanics of error detection, the martial artsist will be able to step up to a new awareness and a vastly enhanced ability to use an existing arsenal of skills to greater advantage.

Sutrisno and MacYoung bring over eighty years of combined experience to their teaching, and this book is the fruit of their long study. No matter your level of experience, Becoming a Complete Martial Artist will help you better understand the depths of your system.

Tristan Sutrisno was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. He was introduced to the martial arts at the ge of four, when his father and uncle began coaching him at home in the Japanese martial arts and ndonesian Pencak Silat. Sutrisno has taught martial arts at the YMCA and his own school since 1973. An avid martial arts tournament competitor, he has also conducted numerous seminars over the years. He now lives in Sheppton, Pennsylvania, and continues to help promote martial arts in the United States.

Marc MacYoung grew up in the violent streets of Los Angeles and was introduced to the martial arts at the age of ten. As well as working in violent professions, he has undergone formal training in karate, wing chun, tai chi, silat, bagua, hsing-i, boxing, Western swordsmanship, and kali. His emphasis has always been to take traditional martial arts and apply them in a modern context, both tactically and legally. Preferring not to be called martial artist, but rather a martial analyst, he teachers personal safety, self-defense, and close-quarter combat to police and military personnel around the world. He is the author of twelve books on street survival and violence. He currently lives in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction: Precedence is no excuse for failure
Chapter 1 What is error detection?
Fundamentals versus basics. Why do we need to review martial art style? Detecting errors.
Chapter 2 Range, weight transfer, positioning, posture, and placement
Range. Weight transfer. Positioning. Posture. Placement.
Chapter 3 Blocking
Fundamentals of blocking. Importance of posture, placement, and positioning. Myths of blocking. Specific tips on blocking.
Chapter 4 Punching
Fundamentals of punching. Myths of punching. Striking.
Chapter 5 Stances
Fundamentals of stances. Types of stances.
Chapter 6 Kicking techniques
High kicks. SWOT analysis. Non-martial art reasons for high kicks. Preparation to kick. Types of kicks.
Chapter 7 Elbows
Importance of proper posture. Different elbow strikes.
Chapter 8 Takedowns and throws
Difference between a takedown and a throw.
Nature of throws. Destroying versus disrupting structure. Fundamentals of both. Critical components.
Chapter 9 Traditional Asian weapons
Myths of weapons. Purposes of weapons and weapons training.
Chapter 10 Real world
Self-defense versus fighting. Legal problems of fighting. Misconceptions about the martial arts.
Afterword
Index… (altro)