1500 Years of Fighting an Interview with Dr John Giduck
In this episode we are honored to have with us in Detectivery State of Mind and Other Strange Things studios, Dr John Giduck. Dr. Giduck is the author of a fabulous new book now available on Amazon.com (https://a.co/d/h10mah2) titled 1500 Years of Fighting: The Complete Book of Russian, Ukrainian, and Soviet Martial Arts from the Cossacks to Spetznaz, and Beyond!
If you are a practitioner of martial arts, a lover of history, or a person who loves a great book, then this book is for you. It is an absolute gem of a book, a dictionary for anyone who loves martial arts, history, or just wants to gain an understanding of another place, another time, within a culture of warriors...it is truly a great read.
A little bit about Dr. John Giduck, from Lt Col. (ret) Dave Grossman:
A superb book! A true tour de force on an intriguing and important subject, written by the definitive expert. Prof. Giduck has an amazing bio, with unparalleled credentials and experience in this realm. He takes the reader on a fascinating and informative journey across the centuries and millennia, and across the vast Eurasian Steppes, on a topic that is truly vital to our times.
Exciting, dynamic, and filled with astonishing and intriguing historic examples, this is the authoritative book on a subject that is unknown to most readers. 1500 Years of Fighting would be enjoyable, accessible, and worthwhile for all readers. For those who would hope to understand the Russian war in Ukraine, this is a vital resource. And for all students of history, military history, or the martial arts, this book is required reading and an essential component in every personal library.
So, please join us as we discuss Dr. Giduck's book, knowledge, and understanding of the world of Russian Martial Arts, and beyond. We also stroll off on some great tangents, side discussions, and some hilarity strewn throughout. It is a don't miss interview.
We here at Detectivery State of Mind and Other Strange Things were truly humbled and honored to have Dr. Giduck take the time to speak with us today, truly an honor! This is not Dr. Giduck's first book, he has authored many books, you will find them all on Amazon.com. His knowledge is abound, and a truly humbling experience.
Show notes and link to Dr. Giduck's books:
https://www.giduck-books.com/
Amazon Link to 1500 Years of Fighting:
https://a.co/d/h10mah2
Link to shift briefing discussed during the opening of the show:
https://abc7.com/post/santa-monica-pd-officer-attacked-knife-wielding-man-outside-police-station-video-shows/15571664/