Gain the essential skills of a professional grip to become the jack and master of all trades on any movie or television show set. Discover vital insider tips ranging from how to operate cutting-edge rigging and lighting equipment to performing difficult camera mounts on aircraft, boats, trains, and cars. In The Grip Book, seasoned Hollywood grip Michael G. Uva teaches you to install, set up, maintain, and ensure the safety of all equipment on a set, such as C-stands, cameras, and any specialty gear needed for a shoot. Guidelines for on-set etiquette and how to succeed as a technical crew member will jumpstart your career and make you a valuable asset on any film or television crew. This new 6th edition marks the books 30th anniversary and has been fully revised and updated to include expanded coverage of on-set scenarios, such as gripping near water and at heights; a brand-new chapter dedicated to providing insider solutions to various gripping problems that can often appear insurmountable to the uninitiated; and a brand-new companion website featuring a downloadable reference guide on grip equipment, and extensive how-to video demonstrations. Other features include technical expertise on maintaining the latest and greatest filmmaking equipment; an updated self-test section containing over one hundred questions and answers; a comprehensive appendix containing a robust glossary of insider and equipment terms; and guidelines on what a grip has to be physically able to perform in their day-to-day duties.

The Grip Book, Fourth Edition has been updated and revised to be even more valuable to professional grips-the "jack-of-all-trades and master of all" on a film or video set. Grips install, set up, maintain, and ensure the safety of all equipment needed on a set, such as lighting stands, cameras, and any specialty equipment needed for a shoot. This new edition contains the latest information about the latest equipment and has been updated to reflect changes in the industry including CGI screen setup and 'cleaning up the perms.' The Grip Book also teaches readers how to become a professional grip and have a successful career, and will continue to be an indispensable learning tool and reference for grips of all experience levels.

Sixty-seven one-page devotions show parallels between life, golf, and faith. Devotions feature quotes from golfers such as Jack Nicklaus, Tommy Armour, Paul Runyon, Lanny Watkins, Bobby Jones, Arnold Palmer, Ernie Els, and others in the profession.

Do you secretly wish you got comments like the below most of the time - "You've got unnatural pulling power! It has to be something to do with the exercises you do!" (from folks that outweigh me by about a 1000 pounds - well - not really - but you get the drift - and folks from various disciplines of life, including, but not limited to those from the elite forces, boxers, weightlifters and the like). "You need to take it easy, man!" (when shaking hands with folks) "Man - you're a skinny dude - and yet you've got this amazing grip strength, not to mention the fact you're in shape". Farmers, wrestlers, strongmen (note – I mean STRONG men, not the bloated “muscle boys” you see preening “their stuff” in the gyms), tennis players, elite forces all over the world, and martial artists. What do the following groups of people have in common, other than the fact they perform different types of physical activity on a regular and daily basis? Some may have “bulging muscles”, and some may not. Some may be “ripped to shreds” (UGH, I think I’m going to rip the next book apart that spouts that sort of nonsense), and others might be solidly built. Some might even need to lose a bit of weight, while others might be so skinny you could hang a pair of freshly pressed trousers on them. So, and again, what do these people all have in common? Strength and stamina, I hear some of you say. Well, good answer - - but what else? A STRONG GRIP. A farmer, for instance, might not have archetypical “show” muscles, but grip his hand at the end of a long, hard day (his, spent working on the farm), and you’ll quickly experience the closest thing you can to an actual gorilla’s grip. A wrestler’s forearm might not look “pretty”, and neither might his calloused and bandaged hands, but those very mitts can take the typical bodybuilder’s arm in a vice like grip that the bodybuilder would be hard pressed to even TRY and escape from, and do things with it that would have the average “pretezel”blushing with shame (that old line, “twist you into a pretezel”!). A tennis player, martial artist, a boxer, a gymnast – you name it, and the list goes on and on – all people that perform physical activity on a daily basis, different sorts, but they have all that ONE thing in common i.e. a strong, bone crushing, vice like grip. And this, my friend, is one of the most important parts of a human being’s overall physical development. The forearms, fingers and wrist are what make up the “gripping muscles”, and you use these in virtually ALL situations in daily life, from carrying groceries up the stairs to lugging heavy furniture around. To put it another way, showy biceps might help you get the lady, for instance, but couple those with weak forearms, and you’ll never be able to carry her up that flight of stairs to your apartment. You might be able to curl impressive poundages in the gym using straps and other aids, but when it comes to doing pull-ups on a thick bar, a weak grip is what will let you down the most. On the other hand, a strong grip is an advantage in just about every situation. The PLETHORA of exercises that I give you in 0 Excuses Fitness do a great job of building a vice like, bone crushing grip, and truth be told that's all you need if you do 'em right - and yet - there are those that want MORE. Well, I wrote "Gorilla Grip" for those of you that "want more". And here it is. 16 exercises that should be done IN ADDITION to or in CONJUNCTION with (NOT "in place of!") the exercises I mention in 0 Excuses Fitness. Enjoy!

Way, way back in the day – when yours truly was 17 years of age – he fell out of a running bus on his right wrist, and pretty much made a royal MESS of the wrist – a decidedly “non Gorilla grip” wrist at that point I’d say. Though the wrist didn’t hurt that bad at the time, and though I was going to treat it at home myself, I could barely move it in a clockwise and other manner – and long story short, I ended up going to a doctor who put it in a cast. Probably the right thing to do, and ’twas my right wrist – which has always been a weak suit for me.A few weeks later, I remember having to go an examination in another town, and my father was the one that took me there.We had to stay in a hotel on the way, and all of a sudden, we met up with this one guy – – this guy about 6’2″ in height, and a tennis player at that. And as we shook hands, I made it very clear that I had an injured right wrist – but he seemed not to listen, and he gripped my hand with his own “vice” like grip (tennis players have great grips!) – and the pain I felt was beyond comparison. But the worst part wasn’t that – the worst part was the look in the eye – a look that he gave me unknowingly – a look that spoke volumes. A look of “you’re a weakling” – something I’d heard ad infintium growing up. Something that I’m sure would resonate with the great Charles Atlas if he was alive today.You’ve heard of Atlas, I’m sure? The guy who used to routinely get sand kicked in his face at the beach – who was to become one of the VERY BEST proportioned men in the entire world down the line. It was at that point (and perhaps also when the doctor who strapped my wrist gave me a “sorry” sort of look which spoke volumes as well) that I decided I’d get the STRONGEST grip I could get. That I’d work my grip with a passion – and today, bonafide gym MONSTERS and “gorillas” in their own right shy away from shaking hands with me – and not because I intentionally try and crush hands either! As Vincent, a wrecking machine of a man if there ever was a one, a 6’1″ mountain of pure muscle and an ex Marine noted last year –I’ve never met anyone that gripped my hand naturally with a kung fu like grip like you do! And so, is it any wonder that despite not a lot of promos –the two Gorilla Grip courses are the ones that sell the very best for me?Is it any wonder that I constantly get remarks about my grip – and how strong it is – and other related comments? Now note this. If I had told folks of my goals back then at that point – they’d have literally LAUGHED in my face.I’d have got sand kicked in my face – figuratively speaking – and then some …And NOW? Well, now it’s the exact opposite – and this truly IS a case of what Napoleon Hill famously once said i.e. Tell the world what you’re going to do – but SHOW ’em first! What you’ll get from this compilation - - The path breaking “Gorilla Grip” book – – as well as it’s successor “Gorilla Grip – Advanced” – unparalleled value as it were, and I’m not done yet with the “value” part of it. The info I’m putting out in both these courses will give you benefits and gains far, far superior to what the average trainee in the gym doing sets of “reverse curls” or “wrist rollers” can ever hope to accomplish. Two books with information gathered from having literally “been in the trenches from day one” in terms of physical exercises and REAL WORLD training – and if you don’t believe me, just read what Vincent, a mountain of a man and a good friend that has spent over 25 years in the U.S. Marines had to say in “Gorilla Grip”. It’s raw, uncensored and STRAIGHT from the horse’s mouth!Learn the RIGHT way to grip – and techniques that’ll cause your gripping strength to explode almost instantly once you apply what is being taught! Learn how to build Upper body strength that is OFF the CHARTS with the exercises mentioned herein. And much, much more. Dive in - NOW!

This baton manual takes a different approach on how to employ the standard straight police baton. Whether you carry the expandable type of baton or the standard rigid model, this text will provide a different perspective on how to use the baton for control and self defense. The Baton Reverse Grip System (BRGS)was not created to take the place of any other baton system. It was designated to increase an officer's options when employing the law rnforcement straight baton in arrest and control situations.

While the technology of filmmaking has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, the basics of effective studio gripping are the same-a thorough knowledge of equipment, safety, and tools remains the foundation for success. A heavily illustrated reference and learning tool, Uva's Basic Grip Book provides grounding in basic grip equipment, techniques, and safety issues. It distills the most beginner-friendly information offered in Uva's original Grip Book into a handy reference and guide prepared especially for the beginning professional. Updated with the latest studio grip equipment, the book also offers a complete list of personal grip tools that every grip should have, more than 100 tricks of the trade, and a review test designed to affirm new knowledge. Uva's Basic Grip Book also offers safety tips for gripping, detailed descriptions of positions within the grip department, and advice designed to help land that first job and get established in this very competitive industry. A fully updated and expanded glossary completes the book. Uva's Basic Grip Book covers beginners' most frequently asked questions and helps them to acquire basic skills. It also looks at the different positions within the grip department and offers helpful advice in getting that first job. Like its predecessor, Uva's Basic Grip Book is filled throughout with Tricks of the Trade, as well as tips on common practice and safety. An improved and expanded glossary completes the book.

In this no-nonsense, relevant book, Weiss helps readers identify and discern the sources of their worst behaviors. Using stories, case studies, personal experience, Scripture, and anecdotes, he makes strong points about emotional and psychological roots and the need for change.

Are you tired of struggling with weak grip strength and feeling frustrated because you can't do things properly? Unlock the mysterious and valuable secrets to improving your grip strength fast in this groundbreaking Book. Imagine having hands that are not only much stronger and more agile, but also possess a grip strength that can crush anything. In "How To Improve Your Grip Strength Fast," you will discover proven techniques and exercises that will transform your grip strength from weak to unbeatable. Whether you're an athlete looking to improve your performance, a fitness enthusiast wanting to enhance your training, or simply someone who wants to regain control of their grip, this eBook is for you. Inside, you'll learn: - The underestimated power of grip strength and how it affects your overall strength and performance - Expert-recommended exercises and strategies to develop strong and sturdy hands - Effective techniques that will maximize your gripping potential - How to avoid common mistakes that hinder progress - Secrets to strengthening your grip that are used by professional athletes and trainers By implementing the knowledge and techniques provided in this Book, you will soon experience the satisfaction of having a grip that is powerful, reliable, and capable of accomplishing anything. Don't let weak grip strength hold you back any longer. Take control of your hand strength and embark on a journey towards a stronger, more capable you.