This is a memoir of a martial arts champion, a man who at various times during the 70s, '80 and 90s was THE competitor to beat in point karate competition. At least twice he was the top-ranked fighter in the United States during a rough and tumble period of competition that at times was all about blood letting and knockouts. Dan takes the reader from his very first lesson at 14 years of age all the way to his 50s when he won a national title in the seniors division. Along this journey we see a man, a self-described martial arts fanatic who even lived in a karate school for a couple of years, progress to be a martial arts competition genius, who was admired by as many competitors and fans as those who despised him. But no matter what side you were on, you could not ignore his explosive skill and his ability to bring a tournament crowd to their collect feet. This is the story of a man who over the years reached the top step in the subculture of martial arts point competition and in so doing became humble. While taking the reader on his extraordinary climb to the top, he never lets us forget that point competition was a game, a violent one, but nonetheless a game. This is an incredible story that every martial artist should read.
The Super Dan Method of Free-Fighting lays out the technology of free-fighting in an easy to learn and effective manner so that any student who applies this material can up their game immediately. Prof. Dan Anderson, a world champion and 10th Dan Black Belt, has spent 51 years refining his knowledge so that the average karate student can immediately impact their free-fighting ability and raise it to a whole new level. *REVIEWS* "I'm well into this new publication by Dan Anderson and I highly recommend it The package is a great value for the $ The Super Dan Method is like nothing you've read before. The language used (definition/terms)- alone - makes the purchase worth it Not to mention the detailed description of sparring tactics, strategies, mindset, teaching techniques - and more (including sparring/fighting strategy and approach for aging martial artists). I will be putting "Super Dan's" wisdom to good use in my school beginning tomorrow. Just buy it - you won't be sorry " - Kevin "With my Iain Abernethy seminar canceled for this weekend, I've spent the day reviewing Dan Anderson's new book/dvd (note: DVD available only at www.danandersonbooksndvds.com) combo "The Super Dan Method of Free-Fighting". There is a ton of great info and it is something I strongly recommend to those looking to take their sparring to the next level." Danny S. "I will just say this. I read this book so closely and absorbed all the material. I can honestly say this is the BEST BOOK I have ever read on how to improve your abilities to be a better fighter. I found that even though most of the book is focused on competition types of strategies, principles and concepts....it is so applicable to how these same types of things can carry over into improving our street application work. This book is awesome and I would have benefited greatly back in my fighting days, if I had something like this book and even the DVD's (note: DVD available only at www.danandersonbooksndvds.com) to have learned from. It really is that good, that I fully intend on seeing that all my MMA fighters are made aware of it and consider buying one for themselves. I can say that just in reading this book, it has enlightened me to many things I found so easy to relate too and even some new stuff I had never given much thought too or a different way to look at things. I endorse this book on several accounts, not just because Dan Anderson is a friend of mine and someone I emulated for most of my life, not just because he has earned the right to be considered one of the all time best fighters of his era....but because it really is that good of a book with that much great material being covered. If you are looking to spend some money to help improve your skills as a fighter....I recommend this book. The DVD's are real easy to follow and understand as well and tie in nicely with the material covered in the book. Everyone's personal library should have this in it." Kirby Barker "This is a book FULL OF The Best Fighting Master-Keys on the planet...written by Dan Anderson. Just his chapter on MONITORING-SECRETS is worth 10 years of training, trial and error, and hoping you are getting it right. He shows you step by step exactly what to do. With photos. With written explanations. Learning these secrets from him will help you save thousands and thousands of dollars... and years and years of futile effort. His book and DVD's are a "short-cut" to martial arts success. I suggest STRONGLY that anyone who that trains in the martial arts ... that wants to get better, faster, and smarter... quickly...GET HIS BOOK, and the accompanying 3 DVD's. Danny is a great-writer, and does some of the BEST explanations that I've ever seen. Clear. Logical. Easy to follow." Dr. John La Tourrette
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After 20 years in the making, volume 2 of the best selling book "American Freestyle Karate: A Guide to Sparring", is now in print. This is the first time "Super Dan" has laid out in a manual all of the moves that made him an acclaimed international fighting champion. "Super Dan Anderson," a 9th Degree Black belt and founder of American Freestyle Karate has included 20 years worth of technical viewpoints, conceptual aids and other information as well as over 50 sparring techniques. Using over 650 photos, each technique is highly detailed, including original photos taken from actual fights where these techniques were performed. This book is a must for anyone wishing to increase his or her free-fighting skills.
