The techniques are shown in a series of DVDs (see below) and described in an Instructor’s Manual.
Preface |
xxiii |
Introduction |
1 |
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I. BACKGROUND |
The Stick and Cane |
5 |
The Stick and Cane as Weapons |
7 |
Terms Used in the Book |
8 |
Stances and Grips for the Stick |
9 |
Stances and Grips for the Cane |
13 |
Getting ready to Practice |
15 |
Making a Practice Stick |
15 |
Preventing Injuries
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16 |
Practicing the Techniques |
17 |
Ways to Practice |
17 |
Problems with Attacks |
18 |
Problems with Techniques |
19 |
Principles of Leverage |
22 |
Type 1 Levers: The Principle of “Owning” the Stick |
23 |
Type 2 Levers: The Principle of the Scissor Hold |
25 |
Type 3 Levers: The Principle of Striking |
26 |
Principles of Movement |
29 |
The Difference Between Movement and Motion |
29 |
Capturing the Wrist: The Forearm Parry and Slide |
31 |
Moving the Stick to Vertical: The Hip-Body Turn |
32 |
Holding with the Stick: Applying the Scissor Holds |
33 |
Taking the Stick: “Making and Breaking the Triangle” |
34 |
Taking the Stick: Flexing the Wrist |
36 |
Striking with the Stick in a Sword Grip |
36 |
Other Principles of Movement |
37 |
Notes on Learning |
39 |
Notes on the Book |
40 |
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II. TECHNIQUES |
Part 1: Countering Lower-Level Unarmed Attacks |
41 |
List 1: Two-Handed Counterattacks |
43 |
List 2: One-Handed Counterattacks |
51 |
List 3: Countering a Wrist Grip |
58 |
List 4: Countering a Same-Side Grip on a Stick |
62 |
List 5: Countering a Cross-Side Grip on a Stick |
69 |
List 6: Countering a Two-Handed Grip on a Stick |
76 |
Part 2: Countering Higher-Level Unarmed Attacks |
81 |
List 7: Countering a Reach |
83 |
List 8: Countering a Punch |
91 |
List 9: Countering a Kick |
96 |
List 10: Chokes and Necklocks |
99 |
List 11: Throws |
107 |
Part 3: Cane Techniques |
115 |
List 12: Hook-Handled Cane Techniques |
117 |
List 13: Hooking Cane Techniques |
122 |
List 14: Straight Cane Techniques |
125 |
List 15: Countering a Grip on Your Cane Hand |
129 |
List 16: Cane-Taking Techniques |
136 |
Part 4: Countering Armed Attacks |
141 |
List 17: Disarms from a One-Handed Stick Attack |
143 |
List 18: Disarms from a Two-Handed Stick Attack |
151 |
List 19: Countering a Club or Stick Attack |
156 |
List 20: Countering a Knife or Sword Attack |
161 |
Part 5: Master's Techniques |
167 |
List 21: Master’s Techniques |
169 |
Part 6: Stick Handling Techniques |
179 |
List 22: Striking Patterns for a Stick or Cane |
181 |
List 23: Rolls with a Stick |
191 |
List 24: Exercises with a Stick |
195 |
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III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Appendix 1: An Overview of Stick Fighting |
209 |
Stick Fighting in Different Cultures |
209 |
Types of Stick and Staff Weapons |
218 |
Ways of Fighting with a Stick |
220 |
Apendix 2: Thoughts on Self-Defense training |
221 |
Apendix 3: Medical Aspects of the Master’s Techniques |
226 |
Joint Injuries |
226 |
Head Injuries |
228 |
Neck Injuries |
231 |
Face and Throat Injuries |
232 |
Chest Injuries |
234 |
Bibliography |
236 |
Books Primarily on Stick (3-Foot) Fighting |
236 |
Books Primarily on Cane Fighting |
237 |
Videos and DVDs on Stick (3-Foot-Stick) Fighting |
238 |
Videos and DVDs on Cane Fighting |
239 |
Books with Sections on Club, Stick, or Staff Fighting |
242 |
Videos and DVDs with Sections on Stick or Cane Fighting |
243 |
Books Primarily on Club (2-Foot Stick) Fighting |
244 |
Videos and DVDs on Club (2-Foot-Stick) Fighting |
245 |
Books Primarily on Staff (4-Foot Stick or Longer) Fighting |
246 |
Videos and DVDs on Staff (4-Foot-Stick) Fighting |
246 |
Other Citations of Unknown Authorship or Source |
246 |
About the Author |
248 |