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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherKodansha America, Incorporated
ISBN-100870114751
ISBN-139780870114755
eBay Product ID (ePID)1075897
Product Key Features
Book TitleStick Fighting : Techniques of Self-Defense
Number of Pages148 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1981
TopicMartial Arts & Self-Defense
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorMasaaki Hatsumi, Quentan Chambers
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight13 Oz
Item Length5.8 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN79-158643
SynopsisStep-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, A manual of self-defence techniques using a long or short stick. The book shows some 50 moves, each demonstrated in photographs with step-by-step instructions. 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, 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.