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The Art and Science of Stick Fighting - Complete Instructional Guide - cover

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The Art and Science of Stick Fighting - Complete Instructional Guide

Joe Varady

Publisher: YMAA Publication Center

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Summary

“Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points.” ― Bruce Lee, The Tao of Jeet Kune Do

 
The “stick” or “short rod” is the most popular and favorite of weapons training in all martial art styles. Author Joe Varady 6th degree black belt presents a logical and progressive structure to learning stick fighting skills. This lends well for students learning in a class or training from home. Progressive learning in nine levels (easy to expert). Over 750 photographs with motion arrows for easier understanding. Skills apply to any martial art style. The “stick” is a good and mostly legal choice for personal protection. Author is a career schoolteacher and understands how to structure learning skills. Joe’s previous book The Art and Science of Staff Fighting over 10,000 copies sold, focused on the long staff.  
Martial Arts Facts 3.4 million adults are actively enrolled in martial arts classes in 2017. (source: Statista.com) There are 75,000 martial arts studios in the US. (source: Statista.com) Martial arts trade revenue is $4 billion dollars per year and annualized growth rate of 4.2%. (source: IBIS World) 28% of adults in the United States say that they participate in martial arts every chance they get to do so. (Source: Simmons Market Research) More adults practice martial arts from home than are actively enrolled in a school.
Available since: 03/01/2020.

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