Bøger af Sammy Franco

100% HARD-CORE HEAVY BAG TRAINING!Heavy Bag Workout is the third book in Sammy Franco's best-selling Heavy Bag Training Series. This unique book features over two dozen "out of the box" workout routines that will maximize your fighting skills for boxing, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, self-defense, and personal fitness.30] YEARS OF RESEARCH AND TRAINING AT YOUR FINGERTIPSThis book is based on self-defense expert, Sammy Franco's 30+ years of research, training and teaching the martial arts and fighting sciences. He has taught these exclusive workout routines to thousands of his students and now he's put them down in this instructional book.IMPROVE YOUR SPEED, POWER, TIMING, ENDURANCE AND EXPLOSIVENESS!With over 100 detailed photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, Heavy Bag Workout has beginner, intermediate and advanced workout routines that will improve your speed, power, timing, endurance, and explosiveness. Whether you're an elite fighter or a complete beginner, this comprehensive book will take your fighting skills to the next level and beyond!

The Ultimate Guide to Killer Heavy Bag CombinationsHeavy Bag Combinations is the second book in Sammy Franco's best-selling Heavy Bag Training Series. This unique book is your ultimate guide to mastering devastating heavy bag punching combinations. Practitioners who use this guide as a reference tool will quickly improve their heavy bag training skills. In fact, the punching combinations featured in this text will dramatically improve your fighting skills, condition your body, and breathe new life into your current heavy bag program.Achieve Maximum Training Performance Heavy Bag Combinations will help you achieve maximum training performance in a variety of activities including, boxing, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, self-defense, and personal fitness.30+ Years of Research, Training and Teaching Experience This one-of-a-kind book is based on self-defense expert, Sammy Franco's 30+ years of research, training and teaching the martial arts and fighting sciences. He has taught these unique heavy bag skills to thousands of his students and now he's finally put them down in a comprehensive book.A Heavy Bag Book for All Skill Levels! With over 300 photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions, Heavy Bag Combinations provides beginner, intermediate and advanced heavy bag workout combinations that will challenge you for the rest of your life! In fact, even the most experienced athlete will advance his fighting skills to the next level and beyond.Infinite Combinations Means Infinite Heavy Bag Workout ProgramsThe best feature of this book is Franco's "combination blending" formula that teaches you how to easily create an infinite amount of unique punching combinations. The result - an unlimited number of heavy bag workout programs. Whether you need stand-alone heavy bag combinations or a comprehensive heavy bag training program, you will find it in this exceptional book!

BUILD AN INVINCIBLE MIND!INVINCIBLE is a treasure trove of time-tested techniques and skills for improving mental toughness in the street, battlefield and playing field. It teaches you how to unlock the true power of your mind and achieve success in activities that demand peak performance.Invincible: Mental Toughness Techniques for the Street, Battlefield and Playing Field is ideal for: AthletesHigh-risk professions such as law enforcement, military service, and private securitySelf-defense studentsMartial artistsSurvivalists and preppersFitness enthusiastsAnd many other activities requiring peak performanceFILLED WITH "REAL" MENTAL TOUGHNESS TECHNIQUESInvincible is a life-changing book packed with practical strategies and proven techniques for mastering your mind, body and spirit! Unlike other mental toughness books, it doesn't bog you down with dry theories, mind-numbing case studies, confusing jargon or pointless anecdotal stories. Instead, it's written in simple, easily understood language, so you can immediately apply the mental toughness techniques and achieve personal success.CONTROL YOUR MIND = CONTROL YOUR DESTINY!In this easy to follow step-by-step program, world-renowned martial arts expert, Sammy Franco takes his 30+ years of research, training and teaching and gives you simple and practical techniques to develop mental toughness and achieve new levels of personal and professional success. In fact, these are the very same techniques that have helped thousands of Franco's students excel and achieve their personal goals.Learn how to acquire the ideal mindset for peak performanceLearn how to confront, perform and prevail from extreme adversityMaximize your performance with the complete mental toughness packageLearn how to achieve more success with less energyBecome a more confident and self-disciplined personLearn how to develop laser-beam focus and concentrationManage and control fear during stressful performance situationsLearn how to become more assertive and aggressive Quickly overcome major obstacles and personal setbacksEliminate anxiety and negative thinking patterns during critical performance eventsPursue your goals and dreams with a renewed sense of energy and motivationOvercome procrastination and inaction Learn how to create and personalize your own mental toughness programAnd much more CONQUER ADVERSITY ONCE AND FOR ALL!In this comprehensive mental toughness guide, you'll also learn step-by-step strategies for dealing with the debilitating fear and anxiety often associated with high-performance situations. Invincible gives you the mental body armor necessary to cope, perform and prevail from all forms of extreme adversity. By studying and practicing the exercises in this book, you will feel a renewed sense of empowerment, enabling you to live life with greater self-confidence and personal freedom.

THE WIDOW MAKER PROGRAM - BAD GUYS BEWARE! The Widow Maker Program: Extreme Self-Defense for Deadly Force Situation is a shocking and revolutionary fighting style designed to unleash extreme force when faced with the immediate threat of an unlawful deadly criminal attack.In this one-of-a-kind book, self-defense innovator Sammy Franco teaches you his brutal and unorthodox combat style that is virtually indefensible and utterly devastating. However, the true power of the Widow Maker Program comes from its ability to psychologically terrorize a street predator while simultaneously ripping him to pieces.LEARN HOW TO: Protect yourself and loved ones from vicious street criminalsSafely close the distance gap between you and your opponentEvoke psychological terror in your adversaryShift from prey to predator during an assaultMaster quarter beat striking techniquesUnleash powerful webbing techniquesQuickly disorient and demolish your opponentShutdown the opponent's cognitive brainMaster offensive and defensive anchoring skillsPerfect the wicked art of "razing"Select the best targets to attack to maximize damage during a fight Condition your limbs to maximize your Widow Maker skillsDesign your own Widow Maker workout routineAnd much, much moreRATED "H" FOR HARDCORE SELF-DEFENSEWith over 250 photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions, The Widow Maker Program teaches you Franco's surreptitious Webbing and Razing techniques. When combined, these two fighting methods create an unstoppable force capable of destroying the toughest adversary at will.The Widow Maker Program is a must-have for anyone interested in real world self-defense and who wants the ability to dispense extreme punishment when faced with a deadly force self-defense situation.

Self-Defense Tips and Tricks offers hundreds of simple and practical ideas and suggestions to protect yourself and your family from all types of violent crime. This personal safety and self-defense book takes you inside the criminal's mind and arms you with his tactics and techniques allowing you to beat him at his own game by stopping him dead in his tracks. Self-Defense Tips and Tricks is written in an easy-to-use format that allows you to quickly apply these life-saving skills into your daily activities. This unique book is divided into six important chapters: -Street Smart Safety -Home Protection -Workplace Safety -Child Safety -Travel Safety -Fighting Back Tips Self-Defense Tips and Tricks also covers a broad range of self-defense solutions, including: self-defense awareness, surviving an active shooter situation, airline safety, hotel safety, how to deal with bullies, avoiding hassles overseas, sexual assault prevention, automobile safety, avoiding ambush zones, self-defense do's and don'ts, safety when working out, what to do when kidnapped, using self-defense weapons, dealing with stalkers, the best ways to safeguard your home, self-defense for seniors, for women and much more.If you have ever considered protecting yourself or your family from crime but feared you didn't have the knowledge or skills to do it, you must read this book. Self-Defense Tips and Tricks is a goldmine of information for anyone who wants to take responsibility for their own personal safety at home, on the streets or abroad.

When Seconds Count is a comprehensive self defense solution that teaches law abiding citizens how to protect themselves against the mounting threat of violent crime. You can't learn this in a Karate class or mixed martial arts school. In fact, there are many instructors out there who are doing a lot more harm than good by making people believe they are trained to cope with vicious street criminals. Truth is, the martial arts techniques that score points and win trophies could get you killed in real-life self-defense encounters. Learn how to: Protect yourself and your family from vicious street criminals Hone your awareness skills Assess threat levels De-escalate situations before they turn violent Fight back with simple, no nonsense self-defense techniques Use self-defense weapons skillfully Prepare your family for a home invasion Remain calm and focused when faced with fear Cope with the aftermath of violence Get realistic self-defense trainingSelf-defense expert Sammy Franco is no stranger to violence and personal protection. With decades of experience, he is the author of numerous self-defense books and the innovator of Contemporary Fighting Arts, a reality based self-defense system that breaks self-defense down to its simplest elements: practical skills, proven techniques and the confidence to use both on armed and unarmed criminals. When Seconds Count is considered by many to be one of the best books on real world self-defense instruction. Ideal for men and women of all ages who are serious about taking responsibility for their own safety. By studying the concepts and techniques taught in this book, you will feel a renewed sense of empowerment, enabling you to live your life with greater confidence and personal freedom.

Learn how to stop any fight before it starts by mastering the art of the preemptive attack. First Strike gives you an easy-to-learn yet highly effective self-defense game plan for handling violent close-quarter combat encounters. First Strike will teach you instinctive, practical and realistic self-defense techniques that will drop any opponent to the floor with one punishing blow. This book will show you: How to end a fight instantly How to spot and avoid being targeted for a fight How to deceive the most seasoned street thug Simple and effective fighting techniques Critical knock-out targets How to avoid being arrested First Strike also includes: range proficiency, ghosting, secondary strikes to finish off an attacker, the compound attack and offensive flow, the relocation principle, how to avoid getting arrested, strikes, blocks, parries, punches, jabs, and beginner, intermediate and advanced workout routines, real-life first-strike fighting scenarios and much more! By reading this book and by practicing, you will learn the hard-hitting skills necessary to execute a punishing first strike and ultimately prevail in a fight. And that's what it is all about: winning in as little time as possible.

UNLOCK THE FULL POWER OF THE KUBOTAN KEYCHAIN!With over 290 photographs and step-by-step instructions, Kubotan Power: Quick and Simple Steps to Mastering the Kubotan Keychain is the authoritative resource for mastering this devastating self-defense weapon. In this one-of-a-kind book, world-renowned self-defense expert, Sammy Franco takes thirty years of real-world teaching experience and gives you quick, easy and practical kubotan techniques that can be used by civilians, law enforcement personnel, or military professionals.Kubotan Power Teaches You: How to choose the right kubotan for self-defenseTactical flashlight conversionsReal world self-defense applicationsKubotan hand grip techniquesEssential do's and don'tsHigh and low concealment positionsKubotan striking techniquesEscapes from grabs and choke holdsKubotan deployment techniquesTarget awareness and medical implicationsKubotan defensive techniquesKubotan takedown techniquesTraining and flow drillsGround fighting with the kubotanAnd much, much moreTHE KUBOTAN MYSTERY IS FINALLY GONE!The Kubotan is an incredible self-defense weapon that has helped thousands of people effectively defend themselves. Men, women, law enforcement officers, military, and security professionals alike, appreciate this small and discreet self-defense tool. Unfortunately, however, very little has been written about the kubotan, leaving it shrouded by both mystery and ignorance. As a result, most people don't know how to unleash the full power of this unique personal defense weapon. But with Kubotan Power, the mystery is finally gone! Everything you wanted to know about this unique personal defense weapon can be found in this unique how-to book.Whether you are a beginner or advanced, student or instructor, Kubotan Power shows you how to protect yourself and your loved ones against any thug you're likely to encounter on the street.

Learn How to Beat a Bigger and Stronger OpponentWhen you're about to fight a thug on the street and you have to look up to stare into his eyes, you're bound to feel up pang of fear. But follow the solid strategies and self-defense techniques presented by self-defense maverick and innovator Sammy Franco, and the fight will end with your attacker looking up at you in confusion as he crashes to the ground.Sammy Franco was concerned that no book on the market successfully tackled the specific problem of fighting a larger, stronger opponent. In The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall, he addresses that all-important issue and delivers the solid information you'll need to win a street fight when the odds seem stacked against you.The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall will teach you: How to avoid panic and intimidationThe do's and don'ts of fighting a massive fighterThe five best knock-out targetsWhat works, what doesn't, and whyHow to avoid the ground fightWorkout routinesEquipment trainingStep-by-step fighting combinationsAnd much, much more.In this one-of-a-kind skill building workbook, Sammy Franco calls upon his 30+ years of experience as a reality-based self-defense expert to prepare you both mentally and physically for the fight of your life. Unless you're a lineman for the NFL, there may come a day when you will face an opponent who can dominate you through sheer mass and power. Read and study this book before that day comes.

As long as humankind has recorded the written word, the warrior has been admired as the embodiment of some of the best aspects of human beings. They have demanded and demonstrated the great qualities and possibilities of moral human action such as courage, loyalty, determination and intelligence. Writers of all kinds and natures have recorded the deeds of these great warriors as models of manly behavior and chivalrous ideals. The great names of history are the names of fighters and warriors.These great warriors lived on the knife edge between life and death, and their pending mortality acted to reveal eternal truths about human life through both their motives and acts. Thus the warrior perspective is universally unique and therefore still applicable today in our more complex modern world.Warrior Wisdom includes a huge collection of unforgettable quotes, sayings and writings from warriors and warrior leaders, both past and present, and from around the world. This exhaustive book reveals the essentialities of the Fighter's life, speaking with great heart, eloquence, wisdom and an earned authenticity on subjects still crucial to you today: leadership, loyalty, honor, courage, tactics, strategy and much more. Read what warriors - Western and Eastern, obscure and famous, admirable and despicable - have said about themselves and others. Be inspired by the words of such important figures from Alexander the Great to General George Patton. Benefit from the pithy strategic wisdoms of Xenophon, Miyamoto Musahi, Sun Tzu and Napoleon Bonaparte. Enjoy the wit of Winston Churchill, and the philosophical and spiritual musings of Marcus Aurelius and King David. Warrior Wisdom offers a unique opportunity to thoroughly explore what it really means to be a warrior...in the worlds of yesterday and today.

War Machine: How to Transform Yourself into a Vicious and Deadly Street Fighter is a book that will change you for the rest of your life! This unique combat conditioning system is specifically designed to transform you into a vicious and deadly modern day warrior.When followed accordingly, War Machine will forge your mind, body and spirit into iron. Once armed with the mental and physical attributes of the War Machine, you will become a strong and confident warrior that can handle just about anything that life may throw your way. In essence, War Machine is a way of life. Powerful, intense, and hard.In this unique transformation program, world-renowned combat expert, Sammy Franco shares his secrets for building explosive speed, bone crushing power and unparalleled mental strength.Here, you will learn about range proficiency, combat stances, strategic positioning, footwork, target orientation, target recognition, target selection, target impaction, target exploitation, target zones, medical implications of combat techniques, speed, impact power, ambidexterity, improving offensive reaction time, balance, non-telegraphic movement, first strike, auto pilot fighting, and the killer instinct.Every aspect of combat conditioning is also addressed in this comprehensive program - including the importance of appearance, combat body compositions, warm-ups, stretching, strength training exercises, split workout routines, combative utility of muscle groups, cardio conditioning, working with training partners, coping with pain, rest and burnout, and diet and nutrition.War Machine is not only designed to develop physical strength, agility, and endurance but also help you overcome the fear and inhibitions toward physical combat. It provides the mental and psychological tools to confidently handle the rigors of both armed and unarmed combat. Topics include, developing the "hard core" attitude, improving self-confidence, decisiveness, follow-through, courage, combative desensitization, viciousness, self-discipline, philosophical resolution, emotional masking, overcoming combat related stress reactions, visualization techniques, and much more!War Machine also bridges the gap between the technical and philosophical aspects of combat with a chapter devoted to the philosophy of warfare. Subjects include courage, pacifism, good vs. evil, the ego, laws of reality, loyalty, leadership, honor, frustration, and combat strategies. War Machine is ideal for military, law enforcement, martial artists or anyone regardless of age or gender who wants the winning edge in modern day combat.