Zen and the Art of Stickfighting

by Kaufman, Steve; Kaufman, Stephen F.

• ISBN13: 9780809225859
• ISBN10: 0809225859
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

An integral aspect of many martial arts styles, stickfighting is also easily adaptable for everyday selfdefense. There is no special equipment to buy -- a cane, a walking stick, or an umbrella will do. The moves are effective against single and multiple assailants and can be performed standing up or from the ground. He also explains the philosophy of being a "peaceful warrior" -- being aware of one's surroundings, having the will to survive, and attacking with a purpose.
-- This book is for all individuals -- young or old, male or female -- who want to learn how to defend themselves
-- Comprehensive approach unites mind and body with "active" and "passive" techniques for maximum effectiveness
-- This method of self-defense is perfectly legal and requires no special weapons

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	v
Introduction	vii
Part I Fundamentals
Selecting a Stick	3	(4)
The Correct Grip	7	(4)
Stick Control and Switching Hands	11	(4)
Stepping and Shifting	15	(6)
Directions of Attack and Vital Striking Points	21	(4)
How to Think of Attacks	25	(6)
Part II Technique Development
The Basic Warm-Up	31	(10)
Forward Strikes and Attacks	41	(20)
Side Strikes and Attacks	61	(12)
Rear Strikes and Attacks	73	(14)
Strikes and Attacks in Combination	87	(12)
Deflections, Not Blocks	99	(10)
Self-Defense with a Stick, Cane, or Umbrella	109	(8)
Self-Defense Against Weapons and Multiple Attackers	117	(14)
A Formal Exercise	131	(20)
Afterword	151