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The words Inner Circle conjure up visions of an exclusive group of people whose achievements are admired and rewarded. The Inner Circle Assistant title doesn't show up on any organizational chart but she's the woman or, the man, who knows how to make things happen and supports the movers and shakers in the organization. Become An Inner Circle Assistant outlines the steps to earn the Inner Circle status as well as thrive in the position. It is a book of strategy and workplace philosophy that will help administrative professionals become top performers in work and in their careers. The book presents the competencies that characterize successful office professionals and is based on the author's popular training program, the Star Achievement Series®, which is delivered to thousands of administrative professionals nationwide. Assistants who learn these competencies and incorporate them into their work will be successful. They will increase their impact on the company's results, be visible and recognized as a star performer, prepare for future positions, increase self-esteem and levels of confidence, and ultimately achieve Inner Circle status.
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Well worth the money.......2007-07-30
I found the information in this book to be invaluable for those who are wishing to step up a notch in their role as an Executive Assistant. Easily set out, easy to read, and incredibly motivational - I highly recommend it.
Recommended for new as well as seasoned assistants.......2007-03-08
This is the rare book for assistants that doesn't dumb down the role and instead, gives great advice on how to improve your job and look at it from different perspectives and tap into your strengths to everyones benefit. If you're looking for advice on how to run a software program, this isn't for you but if you want to learn how to really get the most out of the resources you have and make the position one that is invaluable to the team, this is a great book. This book may be more beneficial for someone in a corporate environment at mid to upper level positions rather than a small company.
Concrete Help for Admins.......2006-08-29
Can only reiterate everything good that has been said so far. This is a MUST read. I have over 25 years' experience as an assistant to business owners and executives, yet my copy is dog-eared, highlighted, and just about worn out after one year. Anyone who invests in this book, acts upon what's inside, and tends to their career with diligence, will probably be very grateful to Joan Burge within 1-3 years. Everytime I apply something I've learned in this book, I find that my boss seems to make my life a little easier. It's been a total blessing.
A Must-Read for Administrative Professionals.......2006-06-08
This book is an absolutely valuable and current resource for all administrative professionals. As an administrative professional for over 20 years, I endorse the book's message that our job is critical in the workplace and is worth talking about. It's not another "how to climb the corporate ladder" book--instead, the author puts in writing ways we can use the administrative and people skills we have developed over years of job experiences in our field to help us expand our positions, become partners with our executive, and become a more visible and important player on our company's management team. Ms. Burge provides an in-depth discussion of twelve key competencies and other personal attributes that are important to our success. Even the seasoned professional will gain additional insight and strategies and benefit from the "hands-on" tips, quizzes, and activities in this book. Ms. Burge's confidence in and passion about administrative professionals shines through each page and encourages the reader to be a star and pave their way to Inner Circle status. I earmarked and highlighted concepts and ideas in the book that are meaningful to me and I keep my copy in my top desk drawer for easy reference. I highly recommend this book to career administrative professionals everywhere!
Stepping Stone to Success.......2006-05-18
While reading Joan's book I realized how important my career was and how much I really had to do with my success. I followed each of the core competencies throughout my daily routines and was noticed right away by my peers & superiors. This book is a great stepping stone to your success. I'm ready to read through it again to refresh my memory and maybe find something I missed or still need to work on.
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In The Secret Handshake, top corporate consultant and USC management professor Kathleen Reardon explores and reveals the hidden rules on the ins and outs of corporate politics that you won’t find outlined in any employee handbook.
Based on hundreds of candid interviews with executives at Fortune 500 companies who have achieved their goals and joined the inner circle, The Secret Handshake lays bare the unstated conventions that govern and shape corporate hierarchies. Taking readers inside boardrooms to learn firsthand how the top decision-makers view and assess the employees under them, it offers invaluable advice on such career-building tactics and skills as getting noticed, networking, persuading others, knowing which battles to fight, and mastering the art of the quid pro quo. For all those who aspire to be part of the decision-making body of their organization, The Secret Handshake is the ultimate intelligence report on whom to trust and whom to watch out for, how to manage the inevitable conflicts that will arise, and how to read between the corporate lines.
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i borrowed it from the library, then listen to its cd's, and finally bought a copy to keep.......2006-01-18
This is a fantastic eye-opener. As a technically-competent guy, I am always puzzled that certain managers like me a lot, while others seem the other way. This book gives me the answers.
I read the book from library several times during my vacation; then listen to its CD's on my way commute; and finally decide to own a copy of the book to put onto my shelf.
Politics 101.......2005-09-27
As a career consultant, I'm always looking for books to recommend to clients and ezine readers. While we tend to assume corporate managers are all savvy, in fact many are surprisingly naive and we all can stand to learn more.
Secret Handshake is not as strong as Reardon's first book, They Don't Get It, Do They. The first book included novel and original ideas about a subject the author obviously cares about. But it's worth a quick read - not much more.
Reardon begins by categorizing both companies and employees in terms of their political styles. I'm always suspicious of profiles, but her ad hoc approach offers a face-saving way for people to say, "Hey, I'm just not political."
Overall this book includes useful perspectives, although some readers will not be impressed by the common sense reminders. Most corporate employees can figure out that one-upping the boss is bad timing. But some ideas (like he PURRR technique) will save some careers. The section on getting heavy-handed will be especially valuable.
And some will disagree with Reardon's interpretation of a situation. For instance, a young woman visits a recruiting booth while the company recruiter talks to Reardon. She politely excuses herself for interrupting and insists on leaving her resume. The young woman was interested in a sales job; in my opinion, her persistence should have been applauded!
I read this book after hearing Barbara Ehrenreich speak on her latest book, Bait and Switch. What a contrast! Ehrenreich questions everything that Reardon takes for granted. Reardon warns against "showing up the boss (p 59), while Ehrenreich would point out that stifling disagreement wouldn't be in the best interests of the company in the long run. Reardon accepts corporate values -- or at least implies, "Hey -- that's the way it is." I can just see Ehrenreich rolling her eyes and raising her eyebrows.
There are a couple of minor bloopers on pages 66-67. On page 67 is a reference to Daphne Merion - I think she means Daphne Merkin, a rather outspoken writer for the New Yorker.
And I question Reardon's version of the story behind Madeline Albright's nomination as Secretary of State. Reardon seems to suggest that Albright got the job in part because of her connections to Clinton. But other sources suggest that Clinton actually resisted naming Albright until he was pressured by female legislators. And in fact, some have questioned whether others were equally qualified.
But perhaps the biggest criticism of this book is that, although insights are valuable, it's..well, dull! We need more war stories and more anecdotes. The material has the potential to be as gripping as a novel -- and Reardon's first book (They Don't Get It Do They) managed to come across as much more reasonable.
Superb.......2005-09-22
Excellent writing. Tireless advise to those in psychology, business, education, or just plain living with people.
Social skills count.......2005-09-20
This book is more evidence that success in social relationships is important to career success and meeting your personal and professional goals. Reardon does a nice job of breaking down this otherwise complex and cloudy subject into digestable chunks, and throws in a few self-assessment quizzes to boot.
In the first part of book, she discusses the gradients of politics at work, which can be very helpful in allowing the reader to discover what type of political animal they are, and also shedding light on seemingly "crazy" behavior at work. It's validating to learn that there are more "pathologically political" organizations than the company you may have had the misfortune of working for.
More importantly, Reardon goes on to outline how honing your observation, interaction and acting skills can contribute to your ability to move up within an organization. She is right about the in-group, out-group dynamics of the workplace, but people in the out-group often make the mistaken assumption that the in-group has conspired to create the social, cultural and organization norms that exist, when, in fact, the in-group has usually just evolved in response to various social, organizational and business pressures and personalities.
The most important lesson of this book is the idea that observing and emulating leaders, leadership culture and political norms is of critical importance in finding your place at the top of the org chart. Immitation is not only the sincerest form of flatery, it also demonstrates, through your actions, that you believe in the company and its people.
A Brilliant Beginner's Guide to Politics.......2005-08-31
As a professional motivational speaker I recommend this book to my clients.
Dr Reardon's book is an excellent introduction to the topic of corporate politics. It takes you from the beginning and helps you to think like an Office Politician. Whether your goal is to merely survive at the office or if it's to advance to the very top. You'll find something valuable in this excellent well-researched resource.
I definitely recommend it!
In Everything Truth, Faith and Love
Destin
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Humanity's Cup: Tales From The Inner Circle
Kecia Brown
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The first book of poetry & prose by L.A. Native Kecia Brown is an inspiring, thought provoking and unsettling view of urban life in the "City of the Stars." Explores issues of gender, race and politics along with love of family, community and hip-hop.
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A Brilliant New Poet.......2006-09-02
The book jacket really nails it, "The words of this young warrior are vivid, roughly textured, and brutally honest. At the same time, Kecia exposes her tenderness, raw vulnerability, and hope."
It seems like everyone's a poet ever since Love Jones came out, and they all sound the same! Not Kecia. Her poetry is truly original. She speaks on everything from racism to revolution, as well as relationships, with a genuine social consciousness that had me nodding my head and talking to the pages as I read.
I have no doubt that this is only the beginning - we'll be hearing a lot more from Ms. Kecia Brown.
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Fresh on the heels of his New York Times bestselling and National Book Award- nominated novel, Drop City, T.C. Boyle has spun an even more dazzling tale that will delight both his longtime devotees and a legion of new fans. Boyle's tenth novel, The Inner Circle has it all: fabulous characters, a rollicking plot, and more sex than pioneering researcher Dr. Alfred Kinsey ever dreamed of documenting . . . well, almost.
A love story, The Inner Circle is narrated by John Milk, a virginal young man who in 1940 accepts a job as an assistant to Dr. Alfred Kinsey, an extraordinarily charming professor of zoology at Indiana University who has just discovered his life's true calling: sex. As a member of Kinsey's “inner circle” of researchers, Milk (and his beautiful new wife) is called on to participate in sexual experiments that become increasingly uninhibited—and problematic for his marriage. For in his later years Kinsey (who behind closed doors is a sexual enthusiast of the first order) ever more recklessly pushed the boundaries both personally and professionally.
While Boyle doesn't resist making the most of this delicious material, The Inner Circle is at heart a very moving and very loving look at sex, marriage, and jealousy that will have readers everywhere reassessing their own relationships—because, in the end, “love is all there is.”
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a must for every body to read.......2007-01-10
it is wel written and very good to read. A must
Not bad, but not Boyle's best.......2006-08-03
The Inner Circle, T.C. Boyle's novel based on the life of pioneering sex researcher Alfred Kinsey, is a decent read that goes on rather longer than it needs to. The book is interesting, and not just for prurient reasons (although there is plenty in the book to satisfy the prurient), but also for the portrait of Kinsey. Boyle really captures his strangeness and the obsessive genius that drove him. However, the first half of the book is much better than the second - there's more humor, the plot is fun and a little bit racy, and the entire narrative is imbued with the innocence and idealism with which Kinsey began his project. As the story goes on, however, all that idealism evaporates and with it goes much of the energy of the book. It becomes a dark story of manipulation and monomania as Kinsey's obsessions become increasingly powerful and his need to control the lives of those around him become more overt.
All in all, I would say that it's a good book, but not a great one. It's certainly not Boyle's best work; both Drop City and World's End are better, although I suspect that his short stories are probably the best showcase for his talent. Anyone who's interested in Boyle is probably better off picking up If the River Was Whiskey (which includes the great story "Sorry Fugu"), and anyone who's interested in Kinsey or the Institute for Sex Research is better off just renting the movie Kinsey.
Very Good, but...Not..........2006-07-16
This review is, in a way, a split personality. "The Inner Circle" is another great example of T.C. Boyle's mastery of his prose; the characters are well defined and fleshed-out, the story arc moves forward and well as character development deepens...but, it was just a little too long winded - not Boyle's writing, but the story itself.
How do you separate the two? Well, it is probably because this book is based on facts and real people. Boyle does a great job of bringing this chapter of American cultural history to life, but the second half of the story is a bit too drawn out; I don't blame this on Boyle, because I believe the real events actually transpired that way and Boyle did a great job of capturing that. The film "Kinsey" was the exact same way. The story is fascinating about the research and early developments, but gets a bit tiring as it gets into the latter years and the battle Kinsey had to go through.
So what does that mean? I think that it means (I am too young to actually remember the events) that I felt at the end the same way the characters did in real life...tired of the closed-mindedness of the repressed in America. It is kind of like rolling my eyes when the Attorny-General of the US covers up the lady liberty statue because it exposes a breast; this kind of stuff is exhausting to keep track of and defend against. And I think that Kinsey was that way in the end; and so was I after reading this book (and watching the movie).
I recommend this book, but reader beware...when you are done, you may feel the same way that Kinsey (and I) did at the end.
Well Written Snoozer.......2006-06-10
I'm a big fan of TC Boyle but I just couldn't get into this book. His last novel, Drop City, was one of those rare books where the characters are drawn so expertly and their situation so intersting, that the book could go on forever. Unfortunately, this book, The Inner Circle, is none of those things, and only feels like it goes on forever. This is a literary novel where everything is over-described merely for descriptions sake. Take for instance the scene where the two protagonists, John Milk, an assistant to Alfred Kinsey, and Kinsey himself, are interviewing prostitutes out on a city street. The cops come and arrest the pair. Boyle writes "...and dropped two conjoined disks of metal over my wrists. In a word, handcuffs." Ten or so words to describe something everybody is already familiar with and can readily visualize, handcuffs, and then goes and uses the word anyway.
All that boring detail wouldn't be so bad if the book and the subject matter were interesting. But they aren't. The book keeps Kinsey and his research as a backdrop to what it's really about, a fictionalized character by the name of John Milk who is there from the beginning. We get to see his life in detail, from school, to marriage, to fatherhood and everything in between.
This was 400 pages of very well written verbiage with no point to it. It was something that wasn't that enjoyable and which I forced myself to finish.
Good writing...but to what end?.......2006-02-02
There's no doubting T.C. Boyle's chops - the writing itself in "The Inner Circle" is top-notch. However, the storyline was so off-putting, it became harder and harder to finish the book. Finally, I was down to about 15 pages a day. Don't get me wrong: I picked up "Circle" because I saw and enjoyed Bill Condon's "Kinsey: Let's Talk About Sex." But where Condon's movie artfully balanced Prok's brilliance, his...ummm...quirks, and the political pressures, Boyle's book focuses increasingly on Prok's sexual "acting out" as the tale goes on. And, wow, does it get odd. If you saw "Kinsey," stop there. The book didn't add to my knowledge of Kinsey.
And, one note of the power of film: reading the book, I couldn't get the image of Liam Neeson out of my head. I had to go online to see pictures of the real Kinsey to dislodge Neeson from my brain. It reminded me what a great and brave job he and Peter Skarsgard turned in.
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review.......2004-03-01
It was the most interesting beatles book i've ever read. It had inside information and opinions of each beatle. I felt like i knew them personally. It wasn't helpful in writing my papers but it was the most intriguing. Once I have the time i'd like to read it from cover to cover. It is good for pleasure reading but not for research.
authoring made easy: use auto-generate book on your PC.......2003-10-13
This time Geoffrey Giuliano decided to make life easy for himself and present a book full of interviews, press conferences, letters, FBI memos etc., and so he didn't have to write a lot himself (Bob Wooler wrote the foreword). The book consists of 8 parts; The Beatles (interviews & articles from 1964 - 1996), John Lennon (1963 - 1983), Paul McCartney (1968 - 1998), George Harrison (early 1960's - 1991), Ringo Starr & Pete Best (lumped together for all of 2 articles; 1976 - 1985), Family (1979 - 1984), Friends (1961 - 1984) and Newspaper Reportage (1967 - 1998).
Of course this book will almost certainly feature some interviews that you haven't read before and at 349 pages this book is thicker than the average GG book, but why the interviews etc. provided in this book were selected, when there is so much more to choose from, remains a mystery (the author's introduction doesn't shed any light on this either). There is no specific `theme' in any of the sections, so it's not a book you could easily use as a reference. It includes things that I just can't place in a book like this, for instance `Forty Beatles Trivia Questions' (answers provided) - why? And there is also a single page that claims to be All About Apple Corps Ltd (when there are complete books about Apple alone). Once again - why when the subtitle is The Beatles In Their Own Words? And there are many more puzzling examples.
A lot of the interviews don't have the exact date and/or location where they were recorded and this limits their value somewhat.
The photo sections include quite a few snaps I hadn't seen before, so I found that part interesting (of course the author has made sure he features in a few of them, like he does in most of his books).
I read in another review of this book that it probably took him a weekend to put this one together. If he gets himself a faster PC, he could probably do 3 of these in one weekend.
Big Deal.......2002-11-29
As if we need any more evidence that Geoffrey Giuliano is a opportunist hanger-on disguised as a "expert" - this book is strictly the work of a clerk, not an author. Collate a bunch of old, dubious interviews, insert one's own impressions, call it a book. That great effort of journalism must have taken, what, a weekend to toss together?
And isn't it nice Geoffrey Giuliano can take credit for this "monumental" work and collect royalties off it.
Some expert.
CAN YOU DIG IT?.......2002-10-12
I sure did. So should any serious beatles fan. Great shots too. I keep it a reference book and go through it often.
Looking Through A Glass Onion.......2002-08-05
I have been a Beatle fan for thirty years, and it is great to finally hear the Beatles own story as told in their own words. Not only are the Beatles featured, but so are their closest family and friends. It was a great read, as are all Beatle author Giuliano's works.
Book Description
Cloaked in mystery and shrouded in secrecy, ten ruthless men comprise the "Inner Circle" of the Illuminati conspiracy. In this explosive book, based on over nine years of intense, investigative research, Texe Marrs exposes the diabolical Plan which these evil men call their "Great Work." He unmasks their occult religion and discloses how this hidden group meets privately behind closed doors and issues strict orders to a network of agents and associates spread throughout the globe.
The Inner Circle sets the agenda for such notorious organizations as the CFR, the Trilateral Commission, the Bilderbergers, the Priory of Sion, the Order of Skull & Bones, and the Grand Lodges of Freemasonry. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Russian KGB, and British Intelligence also work for the Inner Circle and enforce its directives. Presidents, prime ministers, and dictators alike bow to this hidden group and plot together for World Government.
Circle of Intrigue reveals the shocking truth about the World Conspiracy and warns of the cosmic destiny of this murderous clique of super-rich conspirators. Will their despicable plot succeed? Have they decreed bloodshed for America's future? Will you end up one of their victims?
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Everyone Should Read this book.......2006-01-15
This man knows what he is talking about. Even though he has a lot of religious overtones, which I do not agree with necessarily, it is still a very good book. He seems to know the score. I would recommend this book to all people interested in politics of this country and the world. Also, people of all religious persuasions should review this book as it explains something about the human plight here in the U.S.A. and in other parts of the world. It explains about evil. He is absolutely correct on some the items on the agenda but is missing or failing to inform on more important issues. Fantastic book. Right on the money
The back of the dollar bill is conclusive evidence.......2004-02-07
I've read many books on this subject but this is one of the best, and I'm so glad I purchased it. For any of you cynics who doubt any of these "conspiracy theories", as you say in a sarcastic tone, think about this -- why is a pyramid and an all-seeing eye on the back of our $1 dollar bill? Take a minute to stop, get a dollar out of your pocket, and really look at it. What does a pyramid or an eye have to do with the United States of America? Absolutely nothing. I've asked this question many times of cynics, and not a single one could answer it. They try, but nothing comes to mind, so they hem and haw and drop the subject. The dollar itself is tangible proof of the "conspiracy".
Better Than X-Files.......2002-04-16
His critics dismiss Texe Marrs with the label "Fundamentalist Christian." So be it. But at least he takes a stand. At least he reads the Bible of his faith. At least he applies it to the world around him.
I like Marrs' books. They have the excitement of conspiracy theory. But grounded in Bible study. If you don't believe in the Bible (or are afraid your friends will think you're a nut if you do) you probably won't like his books. But if you're into Bible prophecy, and use the Christian Bible to guide your life, then I think you'll appreciate Marrs' perspective.
I'll admit, I try not to put any Christian writer on a pedestal. God is still the definitive Author. But there's a place for writers who use the Bible to comment on current events. I appreciate the work they do. Especially when it prompts me to go back and read Bible passages they've pointed out.
So, Mr. Marrs: I thank you for taking so much flak, yet still keeping the faith. And I eagerly await your next book.
Wake up!.......2001-05-26
Most of the world is deaf, dumb,and blind. 85% of the population believes exactly what is printed, stated and vocalized, through out the media. Cospiracies are hard to swallow, but if you believe Robert F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Jesus Christ were killed ~ or should I say murdered, just simply because of circumstances, then you are part of that 85%.This book could have been better, however, was accurate with the information that was stated.This novel is more of a reference book than anything else. Other authors that share the same opinions and facts are William T. Cooper and Ralph Epperson.
Could this be true.......2000-04-04
The only word that I can use is speechless. This book takes your mind on a rollercoaster ride. Texxe Marrs gives you the feel that the rich will take over the world and this will happen anytime.
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Edith Wharton's Inner Circle (Literary Modernism)
Susan Goodman
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When Edith Wharton became friends with Henry James, she joined a group of men who became her "inner circle." This group included both well-known figures, such as James, Percy Lubbock, and Bernard Berenson, and several now forgotten, including John Hugh Smith, Walter Berry, Gaillard Lapsley, Robert Norton, and Howard Sturgis. Drawing on unpublished archival material by and about members of the circle, Susan Goodman here presents an intimate view of this American expatriate community, as well as the larger transatlantic culture it mirrored. She explores how the group, which began forming around 1904 and lasted until Wharton's death in 1937, defined itself against the society its founders had left in the United States, while simultaneously criticizing and accommodating the one it found in Europe. Tracing Wharton's individual relationships with these men and their relationships with one another, she examines literary kinships and movements in the biographical and feminist context of gender, exile, and aesthetics. She also relates the group to other literary circles, such as the Bloomsbury group and Gertrude Stein's salon.
Book Description
Sabaki means staying open to the world at large and responding to others in a way that blends energies in new directions. Whether it is a question of repelling an attack or building relationships, the combined energy that comes from sabaki is an effort of cooperation, openness, and respect. Whether you are training for health, competition, or self-defense, The Sabaki Method can show you how to turn defense into offense, anticipate attacks, condition the body, and focus the mind. Kancho Ninomiya takes the mystery out of karate.
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a 'must have' for serious martial artists.......2007-09-05
Required reading for my private students. This book mirrors in words, photo's and highly illustrated drawings, one of the first things I learned when sparring: move around and outside an incoming attack. This book then shows how to best utilize this movement. I got the book back in 2002 and am still trying to drill some of these techniques into my repertoire. The book does an excellent job of displaying the basic punching and kicking mechanics and then moves into intermediate and advanced tactics and techniques. Then the book shows how to use this method for a very effective self-defense. The section of breaking ice with the hands and one (or more!) baseball bats with the shin was fascinating. I just wish they had gone into a little bit more on the conditioning to make these breaks.
Even if you are not going to engage in full-contact sparring, the tactics and techniques are easily adapted for self-defense, point sparring, etc.
Sabaki Method.......2005-07-04
This book is one of the best you can find out there on Knockdown Full-Contact Karate. Very complete and with good explanations. The only lack you can find is some of the photos are a bit too small.
Really good.
the inner circle.......2005-03-16
Circular motion is used in virtually all combat disciplines and sports. Wrestling, Judo, Boxing, Basketball, Ice Skating, Football etc. all utilize circular motion. Any athlete and or martial arts practitioner will tell you that circular motion is useful for a number of situations. The focus of this book is on Karate or more specifically a style of Karate called "Enshin". The premise behind Enshin Karate is that a smaller fighter can overcome a larger and stronger fighter by using his strength and momentum against him. One uses the opponent's momentum by utilizing circular motion to move out of the way of the attack, move to the opponent's blind spot and then counter. If one uses his imagination, the techniques are virtually limitless. One must keep in mind however that the techniques in this book are Enshin Karate techniques which means everything done is under that system's rules.
In most styles of Karate, you aren't allowed to grab but Enshin allows one-handed grabbing in order to generate more leverage from your opponent and to use circular motion better. The techniques of Enshin Karate are indeed beautiful, but most of these techniques are incompatible with other styles of Karate because of the no grabbing rules. So what works for Enshin Karate fighting will not work for Taekwondo, Kyokushin or point fighting. The idea of circular motion however is good to keep in mind for any martial artist especially when you are going against a larger opponent.
Awesome.......2005-02-25
Joko Ninomiya (Kancho is a title, not a name) was a champion of kyokushinkai full contact karate before breaking away to found his own style -enshin karate (although he spent some time in ashihara karate inbetween). This book is of great use for any practicioner of a kyokushin derrived style (Kyokushin, enshin, ashihara, seidokaikan, seido juku, world oyama etc etc). Practicioners of other styles may find it of great interest awell.
This book is awesome! It is one of the few books to focus on the fighting aspect of full contact, knockdown style karate (where most only focus on formal technique and kata). While many of the techniques and combinations shown are not allowed in knockdown rules (even in Ninomiya's own organisation and their rule variation), what matters is the movement pattern and tactic that is taught.
This is a introduction to jissen kumite (full contact karate fighting) as it is supposed to be.
If I must find something to complain about, it is that some of the photos are to small. But that is the price to pay for cramming so much good stuff into the book.
Accessible Karate.......2005-01-28
This is an exceptional Karate book. It presents basic striking, throwing and training, breaking and self-defense techniques. It then goes one step further and presents a mental framework: the "Sabaki Method". The emphasis on bio-mechainics, patterns of movement and training methods are refreshing and unusual. In presenting the "Blind Spot Position", the author gives a rational unified way to develop combat skill, without relying on mindless repetition of drills or forms. In the past, I've been disappointed with some karate books. Though well meaning, most seemed a merely a presentation of techniques with no easy way to tie it together.
This is mainly a reference material, as Books and DVDs do not make good primary instructional material for martial arts, so plan on attending a seminar or finding a good local school to get the most from this book.
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