{"product_id":"the-art-and-science-of-stick-fighting-complete-instructional-guide-9781594398988","title":"The Art and Science of Stick Fighting: Complete","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points.” \u003c\/b\u003e― Bruce Lee, \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Jeet Kune Do\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe best of both Eastern and Western stick fighting techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e features\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine levels of instruction, progressing from easy to expert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 700 photos with motion arrows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA “nondenominational” approach to the stick, utilizing the best of Eastern and Western arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive, methodical approach to building stick fighting skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e begins with the basics, upon which everything else relies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stable stance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic footwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn effective guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  From there you learn different types of strikes and how to practice them in helpful, easy-to-learn patterns. The aim is to grow so comfortable wielding a stick that it is as though the stick has become an extension of your body.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eOnce 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn important guidelines for sparring, from light contact up to full-contact training. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to construct your own padded weapons.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn effective fighting tips that will rev up your game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eAlso included are chapters on advanced techniques; combating short ranged weapons such as a knife to long range weapons like the staff. Even detailed techniques to use when your opponent is armed but you are not!\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eWhether you already study the stick or are just starting out, if you want to learn how to get an edge , \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e is for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The beautiful but complex art of stick fighting and distilled it down to its fundamental core. A must have book for martial artists.” \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Juan (Little John) Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e, 3rd degree black belt, Doce Pares Multistyle System\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about learning more on the art of stick fighting.\" \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Brian Scott\u003c\/b\u003e, 8 time WEKAF World Full Contact Stick Fighting Champion\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"The perfect balance between self-defense and sport methodologies. Provides a sound foundation relevant to any martial style.” \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Michael J. Gallagher\u003c\/b\u003e, USA Taekwondo National Weapons Champion\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"This book is in every sense a complement to his [Varady's] first book and should be in every martial artist’s library.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e — Dave Dickey\u003c\/b\u003e, author, founder of Live Steel Fight Academy and founder of Live Steel Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"I predict \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science Of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e will be a welcome and much used text in many martial artists' libraries.\" \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Alain Burrese, J.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, martial artist, author\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynopsis:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eWhether you already study the stick or are just starting out, if you want to learn how to get an edge, \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e is for you!\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritique:\u003c\/b\u003e Black-and-white photographs on nearly every page illustrate \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e, 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Stick Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e is highly recommended and a welcome addition to personal and public library Martial Arts collections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Library Bookwatch: James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, April 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Learn Stick Fighting?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Brief History of Stick Fighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional versus Progressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWarming Up and Cooling Down\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarming Up and Stretching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: The Jump Rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 1: The Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing a Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding the Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Striking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady Positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of Strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap Strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange and Distancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: The Floor Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwirling: Figure Eights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: The Tire Dummy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 1 Workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 2: Long Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Outside Game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlling the Distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: The Evasion Bopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Range Defensive Tactics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Range Offensive Tactics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: The Target Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeinting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwirling: The Six-Count Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: Striking Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Long-Range Battle Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 2 Workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 3: Crossing the Gap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntering Offensively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntering Defensively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 3 Workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 4: Middle-Range Offense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Middle Range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter, Centerline, and the Line of Combat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargeting at Middle Range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Middle-Range Combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed-Striking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: Weighted Clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Middle-Range Battle Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 4 Workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 5: Middle-Range Defense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocking and Parrying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle-Range Disarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 5 Workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 6: Close-Range \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButt Strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHubud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-End Grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: Compression Dummies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 6 Workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 7: Single-Stick Sparring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Moment of Truth: En Garde!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: Padded Sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of Matches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlling the Fight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Seven Principal Rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 7 Workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 8: Short Stick versus Other Weapons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMismatched Weapons Stick versus Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: Padded Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick versus Staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Equipment: Padded Staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick versus Unarmed Opponent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 8 Workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel 9: Empty-Hand Defense against the Stick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossing the Gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprovised Armament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 9 Workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Training Equipment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJump Rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor Patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTire 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