Dan Inosanto

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Book review request!

Anyone read the biography on Guro Inosanto?

Thanks!
~Kev
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DAN INOSANTO
The Man, The Teacher, The Artist
by Perry William Kelly
Here is the long-overdue authorized biography of legendary martial artist and instructor Dan Inosanto. Through extensive research and exclusive interviews, author Perry Kelly tells the story of Dan Inosanto’s life and work, including his relationship withBruce Lee; his experience as an actor and stuntman; and his path in the martial arts, with a detailed look at all of his instructors, the myriad styles he has trained in and mastered and his own teaching experience, from the Chinatown school to his “backyard school” to the Inosanto Academy of today; plus his many contributions in areas outside the martial arts, from professional sports to law enforcement to elite military training. Also included are candid interviews with Dan and his daughter Diana Lee Inosanto. A fitting tribute to a man who has dedicated his life to the advancement of the martial arts, this book belongs in every martial artist’s collection.
ISBN 1-58160-079-8
$24.95


[This message has been edited by Kev (edited 03-25-2001).]
 
How many pages is this book?

I'm not disapointed about techniques, since this is a biography.

I'm just curious how insightful this is regarding the Dan Inosanto the public doesn't see or know about.

Thanks,
~Kev
 
Not very. I mean, I'm a fan, so I HAD to have it, and after reading (and also being disappointed by the brevity) I'd still buy it. There's some good info, but nothing you wouldn't already know if you're a fan. And if you aren't a fan, there are better books to buy.

IOW, it isn't the detailed Bio I was hoping for. Wait for the paperback or look for it on half.com.
 
Unfortunately I was sort of disapointed with the biography. At times it felt like a really long article out of Black Belt or something. I was hoping for more personal insight, and perhaps more personal stories. Instead I frequently found that the third person narration was sort of just skimming the surface and not really getting in depth.

I really wanted to be able to rave about it....

~B

 
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