Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)

Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
by Masaaki Hatsumi, Quintin Chambers

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Author: Masaaki Hatsumi, Quintin Chambers
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1981-09-15
ISBN: 0870114751
Number of pages: 147
Publisher: Kodansha America
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ISBN13: 9780870114755
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Book Review: A good basic guide to using the stick, especially the Hanbo, for self-defense.
Summary: 4 Stars

After reading all the previous pro and con comments, I decided to also review this excellent book. As a life-time student of the martial arts with ranks in Jujitsu, Karate, Judo and Kobudo, as well as a follower and student of reality based systems such as Jim Wagner's and Krav Maga, I found this book to be a good introduction to the use of the Hanbo (3 foot stick) and other stick weapons. Yes, it is true that the techniques are shown in a formal way with deep stances; nevertheless, the majority of techniques are effective and practical for combat. The techniques shown in this text were developed for real life combat and it is a mistake to dismiss them as worthless, which some of the reviewers seem to think. In conclusion, this book is for anyone who is interested in the historical aspects of stick fighting and how it relates to the martial arts in general. Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Monadnock Defensive Tactics System, Use of the Monadnock Straight Baton, Use of the Cane and Walking Stick for Self-Defense Manual, Yawara Stick Techniques Manual, Tanto-Jutsu Manual, Wakizashi-Jutsu manual, Martial Art Myths, Never Trust a Politician).

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Summary of Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)

Step-by-step instructions and over 300 photographs allow the trainee to follow and learn the techniques with ease.

The ideal weapon for self-defense is a stick. To find a comprehensive system of techniques using the stick, we must turn to the East, for systems known to the West have fallen into disuse. In this book, the techniques of Kukishin Ryu ? an ancient Japanese method ? have been updated and adapted for use today. A thorough grounding in the fundamentals dealt with here will enable you to disarm and control any assailant.

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