Dr. Phillip M. Stephens

" A Fantastic Book!  Dr. Stephens' book "Winning Fights" deals with the timelesss twelve principles needed for victory in any conflict"  Andrew Zerling, Martial artist & author "Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts".

"Enjoy 'Winning Fights', and remember that fighting, while sometimes unavoidable, should be the last rather than the first thing we do in a confrontation." Wally Simpson, Martial Artist - Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Years ago when I was preparing for my 3rd Degree Black Belt - I was told to study the Dim Mak as I could appreciate it even more as a medical pratitioner.  For over a year I emersed myself in this fascinating ancient art that has both healing elements such as Acupunture & Qigong - but also deadly elements such as the Dim Mak commonly referred to as the Death Touch.  In Chinese Medicine you must know about both healing & destructive elements.  You can't learn to destroy unless you first know to heal in this view.

When writing "Winning Fights" - I corresponded with Master Wally Simpson.  He co-authored The Encyclopedia of Dim-Mak and practices Chinese Medicine in Australia.  His text was invaluable when I studied the background of Dim Mak.  He is a great guy & agreed to provide a review for my book.  His review was actually longer than the publishers included as he is passionate about Chinese Healing Arts.

"In 'Winning Fights', Dr. Phillip Stephens organizes wisdom both ancient and modern into a set of practical principles for approaching and prevailing in a fight, whether in or out of the ring."  Doug Merlino, author of Beast:  Blood, Struggle & Dreams at the Heart of Mixed Martial Arts