Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
Hatsumi, Masaaki
Book Number: 65248
ISBN: 0870114751
Kodansha America 1981 8vo softcover 147pp index, b/w illus. very good, small crease on rear cover corner. 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 user today. A thorough grounding in the fundamentals dealt with here will enable you to disarm and control any assailant. CONTENTSnSection 1: Basic Movements Section 2: Techniques against First AttacknSection 3: Techniques against Foot AttacksnSection 4: Techniques against Wrist HoldingnSection 5: Techniques against Sleeve and Lapel HoldingnSection 6: Techniques against Seizure from BehindnSection 7: Techniques against Stick HoldingnSection 8: Immobilizations
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