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"Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points." Bruce
Lee, The Tao of Jeet Kune Do The best of both Eastern and Western
stick fighting techniques The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is
a unique, non-style specific, approach to fighting with the short
stick. Its curriculum is streamlined and divided into nine logical
stages of training that allow the reader to quickly and
methodically learn and develop the skills needed for fighting with
the stick. Whether you are just starting out, or have been
practicing stick fighting for years, there is something for
everyone in this book. Also included are systematic workouts and
descriptions of how to make and use specific training equipment as
you learn and master The Art and Science of Stick Fighting. The Art
and Science of Stick Fighting features Nine levels of instruction,
progressing from easy to expert Over 700 photos with motion arrows
A "nondenominational" approach to the stick, utilizing the best of
Eastern and Western arts A comprehensive, methodical approach to
building stick fighting skills This book stands apart from other
stick fighting training manuals because it emphasizes the dynamics
of combat. Many other books focus on forms and twirling. The author
draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of
both Eastern and Western traditions. The Art and Science of Stick
Fighting begins with the basics, upon which everything else relies.
A stable stance Basic footwork An effective guard From there you
learn different types of strikes and how to practice them in
helpful, easy-to-learn patterns. The aim is to grow so comfortable
wielding a stick that it is as though the stick has become an
extension of your body. Once the basics are in place, you learn the
strategies and tactics of fighting with the stick at long, middle,
and close range. By controlling the distance, you control the
fight! Learn important guidelines for sparring, from light contact
up to full-contact training. Learn how to construct your own padded
weapons. Learn effective fighting tips that will rev up your game.
Also included are chapters on advanced techniques; combating short
ranged weapons such as a knife to long range weapons like the
staff. Even detailed techniques to use when your opponent is armed
but you are not! Whether you already study the stick or are just
starting out, if you want to learn how to get an edge , The Art and
Science of Stick Fighting is for you!
NINE LEVELS, EASY TO EXPERT This book stands apart from other staff
training manuals. While most titles focus on forms and twirling,
The Art and Science of Staff Fighting emphasizes the dynamics of
combat. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience,
presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions. Joe
Varady lays out a comprehensive course of study in nine levels,
from beginner to expert. He guides readers through such
fundamentals as stances, striking, blocking, and footwork. In
advanced lessons, readers learn disarming techniques, groundwork,
and facing multiple opponents. But this book is not just for staff
enthusiasts. Even those unfamiliar with martial arts can adapt
these techniques, increasing their skill and confidence in
defending themselves. "Our environment is usually full of
improvised weapons," Varady writes. "Staff fighting techniques can
be effectively applied in a self-defense situation using a walking
stick, coatrack, curtain rod, floor lamp, hockey stick, fallen tree
branch, broom, mop, shovel, or rake." Equipped with this knowledge,
readers will begin to realize that, in one way or another, they are
nearly always armed and capable of defending themselves. This book
features: Nine levels of instruction, progressing from easy to
expert Over 600 photos with motion arrows A "nondenominational"
approach to staff, utilizing the best of Eastern and Western arts A
comprehensive, methodical approach to building staff skills If you
are already a student of the staff, these lessons will not conflict
with your katas or current style. Instead, they will augment your
techniques, broadening your options. Whether you are an experienced
staff fighter or a layman seeking practical techniques for
self-defense, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting will help you
develop the skills you need.
The Art and Science of Self Defense Training provides you with a
condensed system of distilled self-defense skills and techniques,
each carefully selected for its reliability in a high stress
environment. Topics include situational awareness, avoidance, and
how to take action should you need to physically defend yourself.
Martial arts, combat sports, and self-defense are different realms;
although interconnected they are not entirely the same. — This
book can help bridge that gap. This curriculum is streamlined and
divided into nine logical stages of training that allows both
martial artists and those with no formal fighting experience to
quickly and methodically learn and develop reliable skills for
self-defense. While training in the martial arts or competitive
combat sports can aid you in a self-defense situation, it does not
prepare you for those aspects that are unique to actual
self-defense. The book begins with the basics, upon which
everything else relies – awareness, avoidance, and anticipation
skills – before moving on to building a reliable arsenal of
self-defense techniques. You will progress through a series of
carefully selected actions for high stress situations. The aim of
this curriculum is to improve confidence and skills in a structured
and logical way. Topics include Awareness skills including
situational, spatial, and environmental Avoidance skills to deal
with fear, escape, and de-escalation Anticipation skills for being
approached, posturing, and reading body language Action arsenal
including targeting, striking, yelling, evading, and countering
Advanced arsenals for dealing with ground fighting, weapons, and
multiple attackers Whether you are just starting out, or have been
practicing martial arts for years, there are important self-defense
skills for everyone in this book.
The Art and Science of Self Defense Training provides you with a
condensed system of distilled self-defense skills and techniques,
each carefully selected for its reliability in a high stress
environment. Topics include situational awareness, avoidance, and
how to take action should you need to physically defend yourself.
Martial arts, combat sports, and self-defense are different realms;
although interconnected they are not entirely the same. - This book
can help bridge that gap. This curriculum is streamlined and
divided into nine logical stages of training that allows both
martial artists and those with no formal fighting experience to
quickly and methodically learn and develop reliable skills for
self-defense. While training in the martial arts or competitive
combat sports can aid you in a self-defense situation, it does not
prepare you for those aspects that are unique to actual
self-defense. The book begins with the basics, upon which
everything else relies - awareness, avoidance, and anticipation
skills - before moving on to building a reliable arsenal of
self-defense techniques. You will progress through a series of
carefully selected actions for high stress situations. The aim of
this curriculum is to improve confidence and skills in a structured
and logical way. Topics include Awareness skills including
situational, spatial, and environmental Avoidance skills to deal
with fear, escape, and de-escalation Anticipation skills for being
approached, posturing, and reading body language Action arsenal
including targeting, striking, yelling, evading, and countering
Advanced arsenals for dealing with ground fighting, weapons, and
multiple attackers Whether you are just starting out, or have been
practicing martial arts for years, there are important self-defense
skills for everyone in this book.
NINE LEVELS, EASY TO EXPERT This book stands apart from other staff
training manuals. While most titles focus on forms and twirling,
The Art and Science of Staff Fighting emphasizes the dynamics of
combat. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience,
presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions. Joe
Varady lays out a comprehensive course of study in nine levels,
from beginner to expert. He guides readers through such
fundamentals as stances, striking, blocking, and footwork. In
advanced lessons, readers learn disarming techniques, groundwork,
and facing multiple opponents. But this book is not just for staff
enthusiasts. Even those unfamiliar with martial arts can adapt
these techniques, increasing their skill and confidence in
defending themselves. "Our environment is usually full of
improvised weapons," Varady writes. Staff fighting techniques can
be effectively applied in a self-defense situation using a walking
stick, coatrack, curtain rod, floor lamp, hockey stick, fallen tree
branch, broom, mop, shovel, or rake." Equipped with this knowledge,
readers will begin to realize that, in one way or another, they are
nearly always armedand capable of defending themselves. This book
features *Nine levels of instruction, progressing from easy to
expert*Over 600 photos with motion arrows*A nondenominational"
approach to staff, utilizing the best of Eastern and Western arts*A
comprehensive, methodical approach to building staff skills If you
are already a student of the staff, these lessons will not conflict
with your katas or current style. Instead, they will augment your
techniques, broadening your options. Whether you are an experienced
staff fighter or a layman seeking practical techniques for
self-defense, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting will help you
develop the skills you need.
"Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points." Bruce
Lee, The Tao of Jeet Kune Do The best of both Eastern and Western
stick fighting techniques The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is
a unique, non-style specific, approach to fighting with the short
stick. Its curriculum is streamlined and divided into nine logical
stages of training that allow the reader to quickly and
methodically learn and develop the skills needed for fighting with
the stick. Whether you are just starting out, or have been
practicing stick fighting for years, there is something for
everyone in this book. Also included are systematic workouts and
descriptions of how to make and use specific training equipment as
you learn and master The Art and Science of Stick Fighting.
</>The Art and Science of Stick Fighting features Nine levels
of instruction, progressing from easy to expert Over 700 photos
with motion arrows A "nondenominational" approach to the stick,
utilizing the best of Eastern and Western arts A comprehensive,
methodical approach to building stick fighting skills This book
stands apart from other stick fighting training manuals because it
emphasizes the dynamics of combat. Many other books focus on forms
and twirling. The author draws on thirty years of martial
experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western
traditions. The Art and Science of Stick Fighting begins with the
basics, upon which everything else relies. A stable stance Basic
footwork An effective guard From there you learn different types of
strikes and how to practice them in helpful, easy-to-learn
patterns. The aim is to grow so comfortable wielding a stick that
it is as though the stick has become an extension of your body.
Once the basics are in place, you learn the strategies and tactics
of fighting with the stick at long, middle, and close range. By
controlling the distance, you control the fight! Learn important
guidelines for sparring, from light contact up to full-contact
training. Learn how to construct your own padded weapons. Learn
effective fighting tips that will rev up your game. Also included
are chapters on advanced techniques; combating short ranged weapons
such as a knife to long range weapons like the staff. Even detailed
techniques to use when your opponent is armed but you are not!
Whether you already study the stick or are just starting out, if
you want to learn how to get an edge , The Art and Science of Stick
Fighting is for you!
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