Author: Richard Ryan
Publisher: PALADIN PRESS, Dec 2004
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 1-58160-564-1
Synopsis
Instructional manual on the realistic use of the knife in self-defense. Includes various types of blades, fighting stances, grips, targets, plus striking patterns. Photos, illus.; 7x9 inches, 176 pgs.
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Written by one of the world's foremost authorities on martial arts and weaponcraft, this book is an instructional manual on the realistic use of the knife in self-defense. Ryan covers the various types of blades and how to choose one that's right for you; knife fighting stances, grips, targets, striking patterns and types of cuts; the basics of defense and counterattack; blade tactics and strategies against different types of weapons and attackers; deadly mistakes such as overcommitment and hesitation; dealing with fear and the importance of mind-set; carry methods and tactical concealment; and realistic training methods.
