Author: Dwight C. McLemore
Publisher: PALADIN PRESS, Feb 2010
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 1-58160-714-8
Synopsis
This is a modern illustrated guide to using one of man's oldest weapons. Learn essentials such as footwork, grip, strikes, thrusts, blocks, & targeting. Its real value lies in the fighting concepts imparted, which serve as a language for advanced training. Illus.; 8.5x11 inches, 234 pgs.
More Information
In the latest addition to his Fighting Weapons series, Dwight McLemore does for the staff what he did earlier for the Bowie, tomahawk, & sword. The Fighting Staff is a modern illustrated guide to using one of man's oldest weapons. In keeping with his philosophy on fighting weapons, in this workbook McLemore does not attempt to duplicate methods from a specific period in the past. Rather, he offers an eclectic approach that borrows the most effective techniques from Asian & European martial arts throughout history. The Fighting Staff covers such essentials as footwork, grip, strikes, thrusts, blocks, & targeting. But its real value lies in the fighting concepts imparted, which serve as a language for advanced training. As always, your martial arts training is greatly enhanced by McLemore's beautifully executed drawings that take you step-by-step through 25 fighting drills for the martial arts staff. His use of frontal, side & overhead views, as well as his unique "floating staff" perspective, allows you to truly see how your actions correlate with those of your training partner (or opponent), as well as how & where your weapon moves. The training techniques taught in this book are not limited to the staff. They can also be used effectively with other weapons.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dwight C. McLemore is a retired combat arms officer with the U.S. Army & is an accomplished bladesman & instructor. He is renowned for his vast knowledge of Bowie & big-knife fighting & has more than 18 years of experience in self-defense & martial arts. The founder of the School of Two Swords, McLemore is rated expert level with the American Knife Congress, is certified in kung fu, & holds 1st dan in kendo.
