The Art and Science of Stick Fighting: Complete Instructional Guide

by Joe Varady

“Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points.” ― Bruce Lee, The Tao of Jeet Kune Do The best of both Eastern and Western stick fighting techniques The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is a unique, non-style specific, approach to fighting with the short stick. Its curriculum is streamlined and divided into nine logical stages of training that allow the reader to quickly and methodically learn and develop the skills needed for fighting with the stick. Whether you are just starting out, or have been practicing stick fighting for years, there is something for everyone in this book. Also included are systematic workouts and descriptions of how to make and use specific training equipment as you learn and master The Art and Science of Stick Fighting . The Art and Science of Stick Fighting features This book stands apart from other stick fighting training manuals because it emphasizes the dynamics of combat. Many other books focus on forms and twirling. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions. The Art and Science of Stick Fighting begins with the basics, upon which everything else relies. From there you learn different types of strikes and how to practice them in helpful, easy-to-learn patterns. The aim is to grow so comfortable wielding a stick that it is as though the stick has become an extension of your body. Once the basics are in place, you learn the strategies and tactics of fighting with the stick at long, middle, and close range. By controlling the distance, you control the fight! Also included are chapters on advanced techniques; combating short ranged weapons such as a knife to long range weapons like the staff. Even detailed techniques to use when your opponent is armed but you are not! Whether you already study the stick or are just starting out, if you want to learn how to get an edge , The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is for you!

Genres: Martial Arts

272 pages, Hardcover

Published October 4, 2022

About the author

Master Joe Varady began his martial arts training in 1985. Over the past three decades, he has cross trained in eastern martial arts including karate, tae kwon do, judo, wing chun, and eskrima (to name a few), and various western martial arts, such as boxing, fencing, long sword, sword and shield, and various methods of armored fighting.

Joe currently shares his martial arts knowledge as the head instructor of two programs: traditional martial arts through Satori Dojo and eclectic weapons systems through Modern Gladiatorial Arts, both located in Phoenixville PA. He was inducted into the Philadelphia Historic Martial Arts Society Hall of Fame in 2016.