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Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense

by Masaaki Hatsumi

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Publisher Comments:

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.

CONTENTS

Section 1: Basic Movements

Section 2: Techniques against First Attack

Section 3: Techniques against Foot Attacks

Section 4: Techniques against Wrist Holding

Section 5: Techniques against Sleeve and Lapel Holding

Section 6: Techniques against Seizure from Behind

Section 7: Techniques against Stick Holding

Section 8: Immobilizations

Synopsis:

A manual of self-defense techniques using a long or short stick. Shows some 50 moves, each clearly demonstrated in photos with step-by-step instructions.

About the Author

Dr. MASAAKI HATSUMI was born in 1931. After progressing through various martial arts, he found his life's mentor, Takamatsu Toshitsugu, and studied under him for the next fifteen years, becoming the 34th Grand Master of Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu and eight other arts, which he unified into the Bujinkan system. Dr. Hatsumi has taught thousands of individual students as well as instructing at law enforcement agencies all over the world, and has received numerous accolades from politicians and spiritual leaders of many nationalities. He has also worked as a professional osteopath, acted in a popular television series, is the author of many books and DVDs on Ninjutsu and Budo, and was for many years Chairman of the International Department of the Japan Literary Artists' Club.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780870114755
Subtitle:
Techniques of Self-Defense
With:
Chambers, Quintin
Author:
Atsumi, Masaaki
Author:
Chambers, Quentan
Author:
Hatsumi, Masaaki
Author:
Chambers, Quintin
Publisher:
Kodansha International (JPN)
Location:
Tokyo :
Subject:
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Subject:
Stick fighting
Subject:
Travel/Sports
Subject:
Recreation | Sports | Martial Arts
Subject:
Travel, Sports, and Recreation | Sports | Martial Arts
Edition Number:
1st pbk. ed.
Series:
Bushido--The Way of the Warrior
Series Volume:
94-33
Publication Date:
September 1981
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
250 bandw photos
Pages:
147
Dimensions:
8.26x5.96x.42 in. .58 lbs.

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