Taming the Tiger

Taming the Tiger by Tony Anthony;Angela Little was published by Authentic Lifestyle in August 2004 and is our 9511th best seller. The ISBN for Taming the Tiger is 9781860244810.

This fast-paced, compelling and at times chilling account is the deeply moving story of a three-times Kung Fu World Champion. With fascinating insight into the traditions of China’s martial arts, it documents the abusive upbringing that turned a four-year-old child into a hardened killer.
From China to Europe and across the Mediterranean, we follow Tony as he becomes an elite bodyguard, protecting some of the world’s most powerful people.

Following personal tragedy, Tony’s extreme discipline and the philosophy of his art is quickly turned. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure.

Eventually incarcerated in jail in Cyprus, Tony hits rock bottom. But through the visits of a stranger, his life is dramatically changed. Though the prison walls hold him, he finds himself a free man. This is just the beginning of a complex and fascinating testimony.


A real life testimony that reads like a blockbusting thriller. This fast-paced, compelling and chilling account, is the deeply moving story of a three-times Kung Fu World Champion. With fascinating insight into the traditions of China's martial arts, it documents the abusive upbringing that turned a four-year-old child into a hardened, professional killer. From China to Europe and across the Mediterranean, we follow Tony as he becomes an elite bodyguard, protecting some of the world's most powerful people. Following personal tragedy, Tony's extreme discipline and the philosophy of his art is quickly turned. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure. Eventually incarcerated in jail in Cyprus, Tony hits rock bottom. Through the visits of a stranger, he is introduced to the reality and life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Though the prison walls hold him, he finds himself a free man. This is just the beginning of a complex and fascinating testimony. - Real life testimony. - Fascinating read, in the tradition of classics such as Run Baby Run or The Cross and the Switchblade. -