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Summary: Overpriced
Review: I was very disappointed with this book. Overpriced and overwritten -- it could have been condensed to a 20 page monograph. This is not coming from any "elitist" martial arts perspective, just a practical value-for-money perspective. The only valuable section is the description of single-stick fighting. You are just as well to search on google for single stick fighting, or look at the EJMAS articles for free.
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Summary: Overpriced
Review: I was very disappointed with this book. Overpriced and overwritten -- it could have been condensed to a 20 page monograph. This is not coming from any "elitist" martial arts perspective, just a practical value-for-money perspective. The only valuable section is the description of single-stick fighting. You are just as well to search on google for single stick fighting, or look at the EJMAS articles for free.
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Summary: STICKS ARE WEAPONS, TOO!
Review: I wrote FIGHTING WITH STICKS with three objectives in mind. First, I wanted to write about a subject that fascinated me. From the time I wrote my book, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SWORD, the history of wooden weapons, especially swords, was one I wanted to explore in detail. Second, I wanted to write about singlestick play, a once popular form of wooden sword combat that's been buried for the past seventy years or so. Finally, I wanted to take simple fencing techniques, and apply them to the walking stick, forming a simple, easy to learn self-defense system, a system you wouldn't have to be Jackie Chan or a ninja to learn. The book also discusses, among other things, how to make your own singlesticks, walking sticks, and quarterstaves. If you liked my first two books, I think you'll find this little volume of interest, too.
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Summary: VERY INTERESTING!
Review: If you are heavily into martial arts, this book may not be your cup of tea, but for a beginner to the subject of wooden weapons, this book will have much value. "Fighting with Sticks" covers a lot of material with regard to all kinds of wooden combat items, especially wooden swords, so, at the very least, it is a valuable reference resource. The book also highlights singlestick combat techniques, a subject that hasn't been covered in any detail in books for about seventy years. Negative comments on this book seem to revolve around an elitist martial mindset, rather than addressing the true nature of this volume. Consider this review a recommendation.
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Summary: another on target book by Nick Evangelista
Review: This book is not for hard-core martial arts, but for people interested in the basics, this is a super fun book. Face it, since we saw Robin Hood fighting with a staff, we dashed out to try it ourselves (in my case, I did not move fast enough and ended with a wallop across my right leg!!) Oh, how I wished my grandfather had copies of this book! We could have had the basics of fighting that is old as time. In sword learning, fighting with wooden swords.Nick Evangelista give you give you the foundation to wielding stick ( in any form) with élan, power and control. He gives the history of the concept, various games you can play to strengthen your skills. Also gives you a list of where you can find supplies. Face it, fighting with wooden clubs has been with us since the dawn of time and will continued to be an effective weapon if you know the ins and outs. Great fun for the whole family to learn together. Also, a good healthy way to work out for exercise.
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Summary: another on target book by Nick Evangelista
Review: This book is not for hard-core martial arts, but for people interested in the basics, this is a super fun book. Face it, since we saw Robin Hood fighting with a staff, we dashed out to try it ourselves (in my case, I did not move fast enough and ended with a wallop across my right leg!!) Oh, how I wished my grandfather had copies of this book! We could have had the basics of fighting that is old as time. In sword learning, fighting with wooden swords. Nick Evangelista give you give you the foundation to wielding stick ( in any form) with élan, power and control. He gives the history of the concept, various games you can play to strengthen your skills. Also gives you a list of where you can find supplies. Face it, fighting with wooden clubs has been with us since the dawn of time and will continued to be an effective weapon if you know the ins and outs. Great fun for the whole family to learn together. Also, a good healthy way to work out for exercise.
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Summary: Not a Disappointment.
Review: Unlike the last review, I found this book very useful. This book "Fighting with Sticks" does have short chapters. However, contains many facts, too. And to go on, it shows many ways to act if in case of an emergency, protection for yourself or your family, in case of a brake in, you could disarm a robber with a knife with a cane or staff. NOTE: It does say in the book if a robber walks up to you with a gun and asks you for your wallet, the correct thing to do is give the wallet to him. And believe it or not, Stick fighting goes back to ancient Egypt. This book has been most enjoyable. My congratulations to the writer for writing such a great book with plenty of information.
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Summary: NO BIG STICK HERE
Review: While some of the anecdotes in this book are entertaining to read, there is very little substance here. You'd do better to look elsewhere for real help with technique.
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