Customer Reviews from Amazon
By Alejandro Vargas-Lugo M. on November 5, 2002
Clifford Stewart is an accomplished warrior, no doubt about that. His book is well crafted and has plenty of information. Here you can find techniques to protect others or yourself. I as a student of the martial arts appreciate books like this one, the kind that goes straight to the point: It`s W.A.R out there, and we must be ready. My only complaint would be towards Mr. Clifford Stewart himself. Since he wants to prove that he truly is a certified Elite Professional, many pages in this book are filled with his personal anecdotes and pictures, visas from different countries, and certficates from the different martial styles he has studied. And I understand it, I mean, he wants to prove that he is, whom he says he is, and he succedes in that matter, he certainly has worked as personal bodyguard to some really famous people, Stevie Wonder, Larry Flint and Muhammad Ali among others.
But I feel that he could shown more combat techniques, more pressure points, locks, knife and gun disarming tchniques and more information on client protection and self defense. All those things considered, it is a really good book, different from the rest of the martial arts books that you`d find in bookstores, regarding personal and client protection , and since it`s written by someone who`s actually been on the battlefield, and has tested his skills over and over again, I can fairly say that it has a special place in my library.
W.A.R. is a book made to make you think, to help you increase your knowledge on hand-to-hand combat, to make you aware of your surroundings, to be ready at all times. Mr. Clifford Stewart has many things to offer to us all in the martial arts world...we should pay attention and listen to what he has to say.
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A little disappointed
By Amazon Customer on March 30, 2012
Verified Purchase
Without a doubt, Cliff Stewart is the best at what he does. His tape series is outstanding. I am very familiar with the methods he has incorporated into his WAR system. He is an excellent teacher/ instructor. All that said, I expected more from his book. There is some interesting biographical info about his resume' and some techniques in his book, but you would be much better off studying his tapes- if you could find them.
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Top Rate
By William T. Anderson on February 8, 2013
Verified Purchase
I have always been interested in what Cliff Stewart has incorporated into the WAR program.. This is one of the books that I read on a regular basis because of the way his program is broke down and emphasising the use of being situational aware of your surroundings when it comes to being in personal protection.
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Excellent martial arts book by a great instructor!
By JB on November 6, 2014
Fabulous martial arts book. Guru Stewart gives insight into bodyguarding that should be helpful to martial artists. It's not being a tough guy. His martial abililties are tremendous. I've felt them many times. His knowledge is Ph.d level or above. Few have his varied training, multi black belts and insights. And he has the real worrld experience to go with it. Great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
By Richport on September 24, 2015
Verified Purchase
Best book. Love it. Service is A+
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SERIOUS
By J. Lee on August 31, 2008
This book is for the hardcore, self-defense professional. Mr. Stewart is right on in his approach to protecting oneself and others. He is truly a Maestro of Combat.
By Alejandro Vargas-Lugo M. on November 5, 2002
Clifford Stewart is an accomplished warrior, no doubt about that. His book is well crafted and has plenty of information. Here you can find techniques to protect others or yourself. I as a student of the martial arts appreciate books like this one, the kind that goes straight to the point: It`s W.A.R out there, and we must be ready. My only complaint would be towards Mr. Clifford Stewart himself. Since he wants to prove that he truly is a certified Elite Professional, many pages in this book are filled with his personal anecdotes and pictures, visas from different countries, and certficates from the different martial styles he has studied. And I understand it, I mean, he wants to prove that he is, whom he says he is, and he succedes in that matter, he certainly has worked as personal bodyguard to some really famous people, Stevie Wonder, Larry Flint and Muhammad Ali among others.
But I feel that he could shown more combat techniques, more pressure points, locks, knife and gun disarming tchniques and more information on client protection and self defense. All those things considered, it is a really good book, different from the rest of the martial arts books that you`d find in bookstores, regarding personal and client protection , and since it`s written by someone who`s actually been on the battlefield, and has tested his skills over and over again, I can fairly say that it has a special place in my library.
W.A.R. is a book made to make you think, to help you increase your knowledge on hand-to-hand combat, to make you aware of your surroundings, to be ready at all times. Mr. Clifford Stewart has many things to offer to us all in the martial arts world...we should pay attention and listen to what he has to say.
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A little disappointed
By Amazon Customer on March 30, 2012
Verified Purchase
Without a doubt, Cliff Stewart is the best at what he does. His tape series is outstanding. I am very familiar with the methods he has incorporated into his WAR system. He is an excellent teacher/ instructor. All that said, I expected more from his book. There is some interesting biographical info about his resume' and some techniques in his book, but you would be much better off studying his tapes- if you could find them.
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Top Rate
By William T. Anderson on February 8, 2013
Verified Purchase
I have always been interested in what Cliff Stewart has incorporated into the WAR program.. This is one of the books that I read on a regular basis because of the way his program is broke down and emphasising the use of being situational aware of your surroundings when it comes to being in personal protection.
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Excellent martial arts book by a great instructor!
By JB on November 6, 2014
Fabulous martial arts book. Guru Stewart gives insight into bodyguarding that should be helpful to martial artists. It's not being a tough guy. His martial abililties are tremendous. I've felt them many times. His knowledge is Ph.d level or above. Few have his varied training, multi black belts and insights. And he has the real worrld experience to go with it. Great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
By Richport on September 24, 2015
Verified Purchase
Best book. Love it. Service is A+
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SERIOUS
By J. Lee on August 31, 2008
This book is for the hardcore, self-defense professional. Mr. Stewart is right on in his approach to protecting oneself and others. He is truly a Maestro of Combat.