Anatomy of a Streetfight Paperback – January 1, 2001

Paul Vunak is the best when it comes to reality based self defense. Some people on here, write reviews and tell you this guy is a joke. They would be mistaken with that judgment. I bought this book looking to learn some effective self defense if they day would come that I needed to use it. This was money well spent, and I really wanted the book after learning that this is some of the same things that the Navy Seals, and other military branches, as well as the police use. I don't think this material is outdated in any way, as this stuff can be applied in today's world. There is also an awesome section on knife defense that you should check out.

This is a good book but it does not include the modern-day reality of opponents/assailants on the street with firearms nor ambush attacks of all varieties. Also, modern-day self defense and self protection includes knowledge and tips of awareness, avoiding and deterring the fight altogether, as pioneered by Peter Consterdine and advanced even further by Nick Hughes. At least the book includes fighting multiple opponents, biting, "cheating", and fighting against sticks and knives as Paul Vunak and SOME other JKD instructors are known for. Hopefully the book's shortcomings will be addressed in a future publication and the ENIGMA series from Paul Vunak. This was where Brandon Lee was taking Jeet Kune Do to before his untimely passing: a COMPLETE SELF-DEFENSE STREET-FIGHTING SYSTEM as illustrated in the movie "Rapid Fire".

A very good book on the martial arts of jkd by a good teacher of the sport.

This is the perfect book, to go with the Enigma Dvds I also bought. Great quick reference reminder.

When I read previous reviews on this book, I got the impression that in the pages of the book, Paul Vunak would teach some good techniques to a reader. Therefore I was excited about this book, and was anxious to get my hands on it.The beginning of the book was promising, as Vunak analyzes the differences between no-holds-barred fights and streetfighting, and other subjects. This is good stuff, but to my disappointment, Vunak really fails to give answers to the questions raised. There are plenty of photographs, where Vunak presents almost 30 flow drills and the like, but he does not really teach any techniques. And in the photographs, there is a very serious "uke effect" present, meaning that the opponent just stands there and waits to be beaten.There are some principles presented in the book, but they are not treated in enough detail to properly teach them to a person who is not familiar with them in the first place. It is doubtful if that is even possible in a book, but as a paying customer I have a right to criticize (if it is possible, why it has not been done here, and if it is not possible, why even try?).The chapter I was looking forward the most was titled "Jeet Kune Do and police use of force", which was also the longest chapter in the book (it was not written by Vunak). In the chapter, Larkin Fourkiller and Michael Holsapple analyze the nature and problems of police use of force. They draw a conclusion that police officers should practice Jeet Kune Do. In a chapter of over 20 pages, they fail to present any real answers or techniques to be utilized by just reading the book.In a synopsis, that is the problem with the whole book: In the book, there are very few techniques properly taught or real answers presented, except for the advise that the reader should learn Jeet Kune Do. Granted, there is some useful advise given to women, but the advise is also self-evident. I was hoping that they could tell me something more in a book of almost 130 pages. I'm not criticizing Vunak or his system, but I'm criticizing this book.

This is a superb introduction to Paul's RAT system, and is an excellent complement to the training videos he has made for PFS Video. Paul obviously wrote this for people with little martial arts experience or for those with plenty of misconceptions about martial arts. Reading a self-defense book, however, is not a means of becoming proficient in self-defense techniques; it can only point in the direction. Like the training videos, this book is a guide whose value will be determined by the amount of effort and practice one puts into learning Paul's system.

This is a decent book, short and sweet. It does show some technique sequences but it is really about demonstrating his principles: rapid assault tactics (RAT), kino mutai, defanging the snake. He uses these to cover the areas of standing, ground fighting, and weapons. You are not going to learn to fight from a book, but Vunak presents some solid ideas.Some may think Vunak is too basic, especially experienced martial artist, but I think he is right on the money keeping things simple and effective and avoiding complicated techniques. If you agree with that approach, I strongly encourage you to check out his Street Safe videos.

Its an ok book some good info. Did not like the knife defences & would you bite an Attacker considering AIDS.I would recommend any Krav Maga Book for Self Protection. I find some Jeet Kune Do books to be a waste of time yet some are brillant depends on the author.Another good book is:Combat Kickboxing Realistic Self Defence by Pat O Keefe. Now I think that is truly an excellent book.

libro indispensabile per chi pratica jeet kune do, mi alleno periodicamente con paul vunak e il libro esprime in modo chiaro i concetti di questo geniale street fighter

Very good

Do not waste your money. This is the worst instructional martial arts book I have ever read. It talks about how it will teach you how to do knock out blows etc but doesnt actually explain anything- it just has some random pictures of complicated moves (including biting!) Pay for a private lesson witht an instructor instead....