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The Art and Science of Stick Fighting
by Joe Varady
“Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points.” ― Bruce Lee. 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 competative fighting and self-defense with the stick.$24.95
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The best of both Eastern and Western stick fighting techniques
This book stands apart from other stick fighting training manuals. While most titles focus on forms and twirling, this book emphasizes the dynamics of combat.
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 allows 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 book begins with the basics, upon which everything else relies: a stable stance, basic footwork, and an effective guard. From there you learn different types of strikes and how to practice them in a helpful, easy-to-learn striking pattern.
- The aim is to grow so comfortable wielding a stick that it becomes 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, how to construct your own padded weapons, and effective fighting tips that will up your game.
The book also includes chapters on advanced techniques such as combating short ranged weapons like a knife to long range weapons like the staff. It even details techniques to use when your opponent is armed but you are not!
This book features
- Progressive learning in nine levels (easy to expert).
- Over 750 photographs with motion arrows for easier understanding.
- Skills apply to any martial art style.
- A comprehensive, methodical approach to building stick fighting skills
- Construction plans for building your own training tools
Whether you already study the stick or are just starting out, if you want to learn how to get the edge over your opponent, The Art and Science of Stick Fightingis for you!
Reviews
"The beautiful but complex art of stick fighting and distilled it down to its fundamental core. A must have book for martial artists.”
—Juan (Little John) Cruz, 3rd degree black belt, Doce Pares Multistyle System
"I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about learning more on the art of stick fighting."
— Brian Scott, 8 time WEKAF World Full Contact Stick Fighting Champion
"The perfect balance between self-defense and sport methodologies. Provides a sound foundation relevant to any martial style.”
— Michael J. Gallagher, USA Taekwondo National Weapons Champion
"This book is in every sense a complement to his [Varady's] first book and should be in every martial artist’s library."
— Dave Dickey, author, founder of Live Steel Fight Academy and founder of Live Steel Magazine
"I predict The Art and Science Of Stick Fighting will be a welcome and much used text in many martial artists' libraries."
— Alain Burrese, J.D., martial artist, author
Synopsis: 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.
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.
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!
Critique: Black-and-white photographs on nearly every page illustrate The Art and Science of Stick Fighting, an in-depth, instructional guide to stick fighting. Chapters cover all aspects of this martial art, and offer recommendations for developing one's own stick fighting skills. A top-notch reference and resource for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of or personally practicing stick fighting, The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is highly recommended and a welcome addition to personal and public library Martial Arts collections.
—Library Bookwatch: James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, April 2020
USA Best Books Award - Finalist - 2020
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