The straight stick has probably been used as a self-defense tool since a human made the first footprints on earth. Through the ages variations of the stick and staff have been created to make a better self-defense tool. The straight stick was turned into spears and swords. Understanding the basic use of the straight police baton makes it possible to use numerous other objects for self-defense. In fact, the same techniques taught for using the police baton relate to a host of stick fighting and sword arts such as Hanbo- Jutsu, Jo-Jutsu, Wakizashi-Jutsu and similar weapon combat systems. It is hoped this book will provide a basic overview of the many ways a straight baton can be used for self-defense, control and takedowns for law enforcement, security officers and martial artists studying weapons.

This manual was written by two certified police defensive tactics instructors and explores the fundamentals of firearm retention and defense.

This manual is a primer on the basic conepts and tactics needed to survive an active killer.

This unique book is a text that honors the martial arts and warriors through the Japanese Zen poetry forms of Haiku and Senryu. Unlike most poetry books this one also includes numerous photographs and illustrations along with the 5-7-5 syllable haiku and senryu. In fact, if you are a martial artist you will discover many of the haiku and senryu are actually mini-lessons condensed into a Zen poetic form. Those involved in the martial and warrior arts will also enjoy the many recommended books and material at the end of this text. If you are interested in the martial and cultural arts you will enjoy reading this book. This is a warrior poetry book combined with photographs and illustrations. The author, Joseph J. Truncale, has studied and been seriously involved in numerous martial arts, warrior combatives systems and Japanese cultural arts for more than 60 years.

This is the first volume in a series of manuals on the Pro-Systems combat machete system.

There are numerous karate self-defense books on the market but there are few if any which focus on the use of multiple strikes and combinations of block and strike at the same time techniques. This book explores the many karate techniques that are in several kata but are seldom practiced in the dojo. In fact, in all my years of practicing karate I have never seen any instructor include these multiple strike techniques except within a kata.

A guide to using the base ball bat, axe handle and other big clubs for self defense

Shotokan Karate is one of the most effective forms of self-defense but it is this area that is most ignored in traditional Shotokan dojos. This modest manual is different from most Shotokan Karate texts because it focuses on the self-defense application of karate. Traditional Shotokan karate concentrates on three primary areas. They are basics or Kihon, Kata or forms, and sparring or kumite. The sparring may consist of five times sparring, three times sparring, one time sparring, semi-free sparring and free sparring. Self-defense training is seldom practiced and this manual hopes to fill that gap for students of Shotokan and other traditional styles of Karate. This manual covers the basic principles of self-defense, use of force factors in self-defense, simple and effective self-defense techniques to counter arm grabs, body grabs, choke attacks, punching and kicking attack counters, club attacks, knife attacks, gun attacks, ground attacks and multiple attacker self-defense techniques.

This is a manual will be of interest to not only all Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instructors, but to anyone in the law enforcement field who is concerned about the facts and fallacies floating around this field. The following are just a sample of the questions this basic guide will answer: * Is law enforcement defensive tactics a science * Do the techniques and tactics you were taught always work on the street * What is reality based training as it applies to defensive tactics * Is there any formal martial art which is perfect for police officers * Should officers be taught striking techniques * Is the PR-24 Police Baton just a Tonfa * Is training once a year sufficient to remain competent in defensive tactics

If you are into the martial arts, self-defense and combative fields this is a book that explores the many myths, misconceptions, facts and fallacies surrounding the martial arts, self-defense and combatives. This is actually a two volume set but each one can stand alone. Volume two covers Facts and Fallacies about law enforcement and defensive tactics. This is just a small sample of the many questions you will find answers to in this manual: * What martial art has the best punching techniques * What martial art has the best throwing techniques * What martial art has the best grappling techniques * Can a black belt defeat any street fighter * Are Asian instructors always the best teachers * Are there any American martial arts masters * Are all black belts experts in self-defense * Do all martial arts really teach practical street wise self-defense This is a book for anyone interested in learning the truth and facts about the martial arts and self-defense.

Here is a book that every student and teacher of the combat arts will want to have in their personal library. There has never been a book about the combat arts as unique as this one. If you would love to know the basic tactical principles of some of the world's most effective fighting and combat systems this book is for you. There are more than 30 different arts and their tactical principles in this book. This is a manual you will refer to often as an excellent reference source on tactical principles.

This is the first volume of the Pro-Systems Combatives (PSC) system. This manual has all the basic techniques, principles and essential warm up drills required to learn the entire basic Pro-Systems Combatives (PSC) selfdefense/ offense system. This volume also covers responses to punching attacks, kicking attacks, wrist/arm grab attack counters, body grab counters and drills. Volume two covers the Pro-Systems Combatives (PSC) self-defense responses to chokes, head locks, knife, gun, multiple subjects and ground attack counters.

This book will show you how a simple writing tool can easily be turned into an effective self-defense weapon with just a little knowledge, practice, determination and imagination. This is to my knowledge, the first manual ever written that deals primarily with the use of the pen as a self-protection tool. Some of the areas this book will cover include choosing the best pen for self-defense, carrying methods, how to grip the pen for most effectiveness, the right to self-defense and the law, vulnerable areas of the body and specific techniques and tactics to use the pen for self-defense. When you finish this text, you will be more aware and confident in your ability to defend yourself using a simple pen or pencil. The key to defending yourself must always begin with the realization that your own body has numerous areas that can be used as a self-defense tool.

This manual was written for law enforcement and security officers who may be interested in the use of the Mini-Baton. The Mini-Baton can include any type of short stick such as the Yawara stick, Persuader Baton Kubatons, Tactical Pens and other short stick like object. Topics in this manual include: History of the short stick or Mini-Baton Basic principles of the Mini-Baton Stance and balance Basic gripping Basic blocking Basic striking Wrist control and takedown techniques How use the Mini-Baton for basic self-defense Basic teaching principles There is also a sample course outline for those who are interested following an organized program of learning this effective and practical self-defense and control tool.

Here is a manual for anyone interested in the basic use of the Hanbo, cane and walking stick for self-defense. This Pro-Bushi Basic Manual covers the essential techniques and tactics needed to defend yourself against most common types of attacks. The Hanbo, cane and walking stick are one of the few legal weapons that can be carried on planes or in court rooms.

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.

Besides the body's natural weapons, we also emphasize how to use five basic weapons that can relate to numerous other common items for self-defense purposes. They include the following: The Short Stick, the Straight Stick (Straight Baton), the Side Handle (PR-24 Baton), the Knife and the Gun are the primary weapons in the Pro-Systems Combatives program.