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Sharpening the Warriors Edge: The Psychology & Science of Training
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 150
EAN: 9780964920507
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0964920506
Label: PPCT Research Publications
Manufacturer: PPCT Research Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 148
Publication Date: October 01, 1995
Publisher: PPCT Research Publications
Studio: PPCT Research Publications
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Editorial Review:
Sharpening the Warrior's Edge is the first text which examines survival and combat performance from a scientific perspective. Author Bruce K. Siddle methodically brings together one hundred years of research which identifies the relationship between survival stress, the heart rate and combat performance.
Most importantly, Siddle explores the psychological and spiritual components which establish the warrior mindset. This pioneering test is a must read for present-day warriors, or anyone involved in use of force, combat or martial arts training.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Heavy on theory, short on practical advice
I bought this book thinking that it would provide useful tips to improve a martial arts training regimen. I was sorely disappointed. Most of the book deals with theory and background, with very little useful info for a martial artist. The only really good piece of info I found in this book is that your fine and complex motor skills degrade as your heart rate increases (such as when you are scared and fighting for your life). There was one chapter on firearms training for urban combat, but that ... Read More
Rating:  - Buyer Beware
Had bought this thinking it would be a good read and provide insight into training aspects for my martial arts. Feel asleep reading the second chapter. I have no idea why all these people rank it five stars as I found it not only boring, but repetitive and useless. There's even a disclaimer in the book stating that it's repetitive!
I think I read too much into the title for this book and, not being a part of the military, found it lacking.
Rating:  - Great Resource
Great resource for anyone involved, either as a participant or trainer, in high stress activities.
Siddle keeps the focus limited to the relationship between survival stress, escalating heart rates and combat performance but he does an outstanding job of explaining and demonstrating how they interact.
Highly recommended.
Rating: - Great Read and Resource
Very good book. I read it years ago and I recently used it as a reference/source in a college paper.
Rating: - Comprehensive approach to survival skill training
I'm not sure what book the "two-star" reviewer read or the scope and depth of those "15 years" of experience. I was a trainer for 21 of my 31 years in law enforcement and for that past 10 years since retirement as a consultant and I find this book very useful. I only wish I'd had something like this 35 years ago.
This is as succinct, understandable and straightforward an explanation as I have seen of survival stress, motor skill and response. Anyone with a background or interest in police ... Read More
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