{"product_id":"9781594394119","title":"The Art and Science of Staff Fighting","description":"Author: Varady\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781594394119\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jan 2017\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNINE LEVELS, EASY TO EXPERT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book stands apart from other staff training manuals. While most titles focus on forms and twirling, \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Staff Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes the dynamics of combat. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions.\u0026amp;nbsp;Joe Varady guides readers through such fundamentals as stances, striking, blocking, and footwork. In advanced lessons, readers learn disarming techniques, groundwork, and facing multiple opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this book is not just for staff enthusiasts. Even those unfamiliar with martial arts can adapt these techniques, increasing their skill and confidence in defending themselves. \"Our environment is usually full of improvised weapons,\" Varady writes. \"Staff fighting techniques can be effectively applied in a self-defense situation using a walking stick, coatrack, curtain rod, floor lamp, hockey stick, fallen tree branch, broom, mop, shovel, or rake.\" Equipped with this knowledge, readers will begin to realize that, in one way or another, they are nearly always armed-and capable of defending themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book features\u003cbr\u003e Nine levels of instruction, progressing from easy to expert\u003cbr\u003e Over 600 photos with motion arrows\u003cbr\u003e A \"nondenominational\" approach to staff, utilizing the best of Eastern and Western arts\u003cbr\u003e A comprehensive, methodical approach to building staff skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are already a student of the staff, these lessons will not conflict with your katas or current style. Instead, they will augment your techniques, broadening your options.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an experienced staff fighter or a layman seeking practical techniques for self-defense, \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Science of Staff Fighting \u003c\/i\u003ewill help you develop the skills you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47920602579102,"sku":"ING-9781594394119","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781594394119.jpg?v=1782825638","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781594394119","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}