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Disclaimer No part of this eBook may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including printing, scanning, photocopying, or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. The Author has strived in every way to be as accurate and complete as possible in the creation of this eBook, notwithstanding the fact that he does not warrant or represent at any time that the contents within the book are accurate due to the rapidly changing nature of the subject. While all attempts have been made to verify every piece of information provided in this publication, the Author assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretation of the subject matter herein. The information in this eBook is meant to supplement, not replace, proper Dim- Mak training. Dim-Mak training poses some inherent risk. The author and publisher advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. 1 Testimonials Jimmy Bonestein, 52, Torrington, Wyoming This is a new subject for me but one that I am finding more and more compelling. Taking steps to protect oneself and keep fit in the interim makes a lot of sense. Hearing the author's story makes me see the reality of the dangers of this world and what you need to know to be safe without resorting to weapons. Knowing that stereotypical martial arts in themselves are not the answer is an eye-opener. It is important to make the distinction between them and defensive disciplines. This eBook does it. You get a lot of information and advice. Rose Rizzo, 60, New York, New York This eBook covers some of the many misconceptions people may have about martial arts. The information is thorough for the most part, although there are some areas that seem glossed over. It's a worthwhile read. The chapter on Bruce Lee was welcome as well and a nice final closure. I definitely recommend this especially if you are trying to make sense of the different types of martial arts available. The eBook is a fast read and held my interest throughout. Chazz Newman, 32, Rockville, Illinois Many of the martial art topics covered were some that I had always been curious about. One such topic that is covered in detail is which martial art is the most effective for self- defense. I found this chapter of the eBook to be particularly fascinating. Throughout the entire eBook the author does an excellent job of not only informing you, but entertaining you as well. The author does an excellent job of exposing the truth about many of the martial arts myths, legends and mysteries. Richard Thompson, 59, Temecula, California 2 This eBook is so awesome it will give you self-esteem, also give you some pointers and advice how to handle situations including an enemy with a knife in his hand, learning and knowing the basic stances, and also history. It will give you a lot of advantages. I'm not saying that you buy this eBook just to get in a fight, but for the reason of self-defense. You will learn a lot in this eBook and also help you start and boost your confidence in self-defense. 3 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................... 5 Chapter 2: My story of fear and disappointment ..................... 10 Chapter 3: Futile efforts? ............................................................... 21 Chapter 4: “I killed Bruce Lee” .................................................... 33 Chapter 5: Where my cousin Greg plays his part .................... 49 Chapter 6: Li’s legacy ..................................................................... 64 Chapter 8: Self-defense secrets .................................................... 87 Chapter 9: Real stories ................................................................. 109 Chapter 10: Ask me ...................................................................... 112 Chapter 11: Conclusion ............................................................... 115 4 Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations. If you are reading this, it means you are searching for a way to protect yourself and your family and I am here to tell you, my friends, you have found it. In this eBook, I will tell you my story. It’s an amazing story of loss and courage, but ultimately it’s a story of the redemption of the human will. My name is Robert Lawrence and I live in a suburb outside the city of Detroit, Michigan. I come from a nice place where you know your neighbors and you say hello when somebody passes you on the street. It’s not the kind of place where you would expect to have to defend yourself from physical violence. But that’s exactly what happened to me. When it happened, I thought that everything that was going to happen to me in my life had already happened to me. I was at that time of life that I figured would be the last page if anyone were to ever write a book about my life. But that is not how things turned out. I am writing this eBook to share with the world my knowledge of self-defense. This eBook is for teenagers, grownups and older people. It is for anyone who wants to be prepared in any kind of situation, no matter how dangerous. The reader will learn all about a simple form of martial arts, including moves that anyone can use to employ effective self-defense. However, at this point it is my responsibility to implore the reader to use the knowledge they will learn in this eBook responsibly. 5 The techniques I will teach you should ONLY be used for self-defense purposes. They are not for backyard horsing around or joking. THEY ARE LETHAL. More than a method, the techniques I will teach you in this eBook are a lifestyle. One that emphasizes a balance between the mind and body. Both should work as one. Therefore, every student of this form of martial arts needs to find that. These techniques are part of a concept known as Dim-Mak. Every student of Dim-Mak should not focus on only the physical aspect of training. They must also take the time to study the true meaning behind Dim-Mak and martial arts. Limiting you to the physical aspect of any martial art will only result in learning just one element of that martial art. The body and the conscious mind must be combined in order to achieve the whole: the full essence of Dim-Mak and the martial arts. When you achieve the balance of the mind, body and spirit, what is known by students of Dim- Mak as True Balance, it offers the calm that comes with the confidence that you have the discipline to accomplish whatever you need. And on top of everything else, the physical training offers fantastic benefits, but remember that martial arts is also about mental training, developing a better character, and a stronger spirit. However, when it comes to doing the physical training, you should be careful when sparring. You should never practice these moves at full force without using protective gear. More than once, I have seen a wife accidentally break her husband’s nose because she underestimated the brute force that these techniques bring out in people. Also, you should never combine these techniques with other forms of martial arts that use knives and swords. Implementing deadly weapons into these techniques has been known to lead to devastating results. This is why it is important to develop your mind at the same time you are developing the lethal Dim-Mak techniques. In fact, many argue that the true meaning behind martial arts is to be able to physically overpower another human being. To fight or to be able to kick someone’s butt. A low to medium percentage of 6 the people you ask, would say, "To defend yourself." Those are the most common answers people would give you. Being a practitioner of the martial arts, I have to admit that my answer has changed over the years. I have come to understand that martial arts are not just about physical training, it’s about mental training as well. Those Dim-Mak practitioners with more experience or higher ranks would probably have more to add to my conclusion. So, by all means, this is just the beginning to my answer. But I also know it’s just the beginning of my journey. And the martial arts is the path I will take. And I hope you decide to join me on this path toward personal confidence and the ability to defend yourself. Martial arts, and Dim-Mak in particular, may have no destination as to where the path ends. The only answer to that question – how much you can achieve – is entirely up to you. Some are happy with just a few month or years of training. That means your path ends where you want it to. You are in control as to when you reach the point where you say, “I have achieved what I wanted to achieve.” For dedicated martial artists, there is no end to the path. That’s because there is always more to learn and things to improve. The way I see it, you’re never going to be perfect at anything, but you can sure have a lot of fun trying. So, for me, Dim-Mak is a journey that never ends. That’s how I come to my answer to the question the true meaning of martial arts. Martial arts are not just about fighting. Yes, it is the most effective hand-to-hand method used to protect and or defend, but some have abused martial arts. This is what has tainted its true meaning, because people have used it for personal gain. It is for those reasons that more and more people believe that it is all about fighting.

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