num_pages: 147
description: 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 usetoday. A thorough grounding in the fundamentals dealt with here will enable you to disarm and control any assailant.CONTENTSSection 1: Basic MovementsSection 2: Techniques against First AttackSection 3: Techniques against Foot AttacksSection 4: Techniques against Wrist HoldingSection 5: Techniques against Sleeve and Lapel HoldingSection 6: Techniques against Seizure from BehindSection 7: Techniques against Stick HoldingSection 8: Immobilizations
language: English
title: Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense
titlecomplete: Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense
genres: Martial Arts, Nonfiction, Health
ratings_count: 224
publisher: Kodansha America