Russian Style Hand 2 Hand Book??

[Samurai]

Has anyone seen this book?

CLICK HERE (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0759687064/qid=1053437375/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-4800031-2716127?v=glance&s=books)

Comments? Good information or not worth the cover price?

Thanks
Jeremy Bays

[Rich_]

I've read it - it's the basic introduction to the ROSS system; fundamental principles, basic movements and so on.

If you want an introduction to Russian martial arts, it's good; unlike a lot of such books, the illustrations are *very* clear - good line drawings, not murky photos - and I found it to be very understandable (although take that opinion for what it's worth: I already had a fair bit of experience in the style :) ).

You'll see some basic applications and be given enough information to develop some more, or if you're already a martial artist, perhaps to look for improvements in form or efficiency in what you already do.

The book is only worth what you do with it; I wouldn't rate any martial arts books on literary content. If you can put it into practice, either in a class or with a training partner, it's definitely worth the price - and $12.50 doesn't seem that much, by martial arts books standards.

I am a ROSS instructor, by the way, but European and so totally financially unconnected with AARMACS/AMERROSS - it's not just a sales pitch!

[Randy Strausbaugh]

I would just add that the book makes an excellent companion to Vladimir Vasiliev's tapes. And that I am not a ROSS instructor, so these are the words of an outsider.

Trying to avoid life's potholes,
Randy Strausbaugh

[arnisador]

I recently bought it but haven't had a chance to look it over yet!

[Samurai]

Thanks for all the Replies. I bought the book but have not looked through it yet.

Thank Again,
Jeremy Bays

[Jay Bell]

I picked this book up a bit ago. Very good stuff...especially on the tradition and history of some of the RMA styles.