Advanced Dim-Mak: The Finer Points of Death-Point Striking

Erle was a great teacher and his trademark friendliness comes through abundantly in this follow up to his first book on Dim Mak. It's slow going, you can't rush through this book, but it is incredibly rewarding to see how you grow as a martial artist as you progress through the chapters.

Everything shown in this book can be backed up with hard scientific fact! I use this as my go to book because the author is one of only a handful of Westerners recognized by many Chinese masters as a master himself!

This book is one of the best books I have read on pressure point self defence. There is a wealth of information on selected points and Dim Mak application. Erle Montaigue was a great exponent of the art and I respect him as a brilliant martial artist.

This is another great book on Dim-mak - very interesting, informative, and hard hitting. A must read for the serious martial arts disciple. I have liked it so well that I have included in my Listmania! "Secret Self Defense". Master Dutch Hinkle, author of "Secret Buttons of the Hand: -21- Attack Stopping Pressure Points of the Hand"

This book is an excellent continuation of Mr. Montaigue's first book, "Dim-Mak: Death Point Striking". In this book, the author goes into footwork, and how to keep your ballance while moving (ignored by a lot of folks); how to handle a knife attack; different Qi-gong and other excersises; qi-related nutrition, and much more! I think a lot of what's in this volume could probably stand alone, but to truly begin to understand it's depth, the first book is needed. Once again, the author's style of writting is very laid-back and personable; I felt like he was right there, talking to me. As for the content, this book has so much that's missing from other books on the Chinese and/or internal martial arts. For those who don't know, a lot of Mr. Montaigue's system is based on T'ai Chi and Paqua; he's just put claws on those styles, and made them "martial" again. The chapter on how to bring up internal "animal" energy was very unique, and the chapter on knife defense seems very practical. A chapter on martial arts ethics is also included, which was nice, as well as a chapter discussing teaching martial arts to children. If you own "Death Point Striking", and wish to learn more on the subject, this should be your next book. I'd also recomend this to those who wish to learn about holistic health from a Chinese perspective, as well as martial artists who are searching for more than just the latest fad, who really want to refine themselves.

The book followed the following general format. The author's explanation of his art, his opinions on being a martial artist, basis stances, illustrations of dim mark (or pressure point) strikes for control and potential death, his opinions on health and nutrition, and his philosophy on teaching children martial arts. There were less than 200 pages on dim mak (or pressure points) and the rest were focused on the author's opinions and philosophy. I gave this book three stars primarily because the book focused too much on his philosophy and opinions instead of focusing on dim mak. Moreover, the illustrations and diagrams were not as detailed as I had expected. I think this book is an interesting read and would complement such books as, "The Ancient Art of Life and Death: The Book of Dim-Mak" which the author of the book under review also appears to have recommended. The aforementioned book is one that I owe and I use as a reference.

I must say that Erle Montaigue just never seems to dissapoint!! He is without a doubt a true master of this fine art. His technique, and training is superb. Also his explanations of how, and why are great. I would recomend it to anyone with intrest in this art. Yet another must have.

This is a very detailed book on Dim Mak. Having read other books from different authors and being disappointed. I must say that Erie has done a very good job. But don't read this one till you've read the first.

I was lucky enough to have known Erle and this is a nice memory for me. Also a great refresher in things I've forgotten or hadn't even explored.

If this is what you are looking for, you wont be disappointed, its very comprehensive Following on from this I have obtained further Erle Montaigue book