T.A.E. Total Attack Elimination - Pressure Points Self Defense

As someone who has been involved in numerous martial arts both as a student and instructor (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate-Do, Boxing, Krav Maga etc.) for more than 6 decades I am always interested in new, unique and unusual approaches to self-defense. This is the reason I purchased this small 68 page booklet (T.A.E. Total Attack Elimination by Sifu William Lee) from Amazon.Basically, this system emphasizes the use of various pressure point areas of the body to defend yourself from attackers. I am familiar with these points and yes, they can be effective for self-defense; however, in spite of what the author claims about it being an easy system to learn the truth is it takes many hours of practice to master any self-defense system to actually use it against a determined attacker.This volume has some interesting and helpful tips, but to be honest the poor quality of the photographs makes it difficult to see the points. The author also has a number of videos available that shows these various points more clearly. Pressure point training systems have been around for centuries and every now and then someone comes out with a “NEW AMAZING SYSTEM” that turns out to just be an old pressure point system that has been around for hundreds of years. This is not to say one should not learn some pressure point areas of the body, but without training in actual other combat and warrior weapon art systems your training will be incomplete and be effective for real life street self-defense.In conclusion, this small manual has some good points and practical advice, but as I always emphasize even in my own self-defense combative manuals, NOTHING TAKES THE PLACE OF HANDS ON INSTRUCTION FROM A COMPETENT EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR OF COMBAT AND SELF-DEFENSE ARTS.Rating: 3 stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical Principles of the most effective Combative Systems).

this is a book by lifelong martial artist Sifu William Lee that focuses on using pressure points to defend oneself against an attack. There are 13 pressure points discussed and illustrated in this book. There is also a website mentioned to see the actual practice on video. I have read the book and found it interesting and relevant to self-defense. The website mentioned does not lead you to any video and this is too bad. Reading about these pressure points , trying it on yourself and a training partner as recommended by the author is helpful but a video with audible instruction would be the perfect complement. While knowing these pressure points and how to access and use them is beneficial , I feel one should also know basics such as striking, blocking and kicking to adequately be able to defend oneself. If one of these techniques can stop an attack then this short book will have been well worth it.

When anybody who is interested in protecting themselves or their loved ones from bullies and criminals stumbles on a book like this, it is almost compulsory that they avail themselves of it. For a mere pittance, the opportunity to learn self-defence techniques that don't require years of martial arts training, is too important to pass up.Even experienced martial artists should purchase this short manual, perhaps just to round out their own knowledge, or learn a new point on the human body or technique they were previously not aware of.I have always been receptive to Oriental philosophies, Taoist techniques and traditions etc, but I find William's straight-forward and direct way of imparting his instructions refreshing and easy to absorb.Five stars for the book's uniqueness, its method of delivery, and its importance in today's world.

This is a very short book and most of the information is why he wrote the book and not to abuse the techniques. This is great but the actual useful information in the book is very limited. There is a claim to instructional videos, GREAT!! All the links in the book are the same and go to a blog that hasn't been updated since 2014. The clickable links on the blog send you back to purchase the book. On the blog the instructions to access the videos are to click on the ebook link. BUT I PURCHASED THE PAPERBACK. I'm sure that somewhere Mr. Lee has provided very useful information I'm just not sure where that useful information is.

This isn't new to me necessarily . I've taken a few arts and hold a couple of black belts. I also train in "reality based tactics" but this was a interseting read i imagine. It didn't cost much and i'm always glad to add to my collection so it works for me.

Very simplified information. Its good info, but falls far short of being what I would call "Total". Also the intro says this book is meant to be free of "marketing BS, however, it goes on to give you three pages of just that. The video links provided in the book do not work as of 11/20/2014.

I bought this book because I was interested about learn a little pressure point self defense. I am a complete novice when it comes to this stuff. I found the book very informative and easy to understand. There are also an accompanying set of videos that go through each pressure point tactic the author discusses in the book. I did learn a few of the pressure point tactics so far and am going to keep on learning the other pressure point tactics William Lee discusses.

I was curious about this book, as I've just begun to study Tae Kwon Do, and was wondering if any of the principles Lee lays out might apply to my study. As it turns out, the answer is yes, and then some. While not strictly a martial art, Lee most definitely uses the meridians of the body as understood in Chinese medicine to neutralize an opponent. I tried some of the points on myself, and they most definitely work. An intriguing read.

About as likely to protect you in a combat situation as pilates. Not recommended. I personally question the whole "science" behind the Chinese system of accupressure. As a product of the cultural revolution, its mainly hokum. Thats not to say that striking a nerve plexus couldn't do serious damage, but that in any combat situation its unfeasable to be thinking about landing precision strikes or grips (to which there are many good counters) when you're under pressure. Probably more effective simply to grab your opponent's balls (if he's male), but this is likely to fail for several reasons. Maybe a thumb in the eye would work better? Certainly not ethical, but if your life is threatened i'd say its justified.

A must for all who want to learn essential personal protection techniques, practice will make perfect but hopefully not to be used in a real life situation. A great read very easy to understand, only 1 one thing that could be improved are the pictures other wise great

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interesting book