Zen and the Art of Stickfighting is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of self-defense with a walking stick, cane, or umbrella. These everyday implements are legal to carry and can be wielded just as effectively as a Japanese bo, a wooden staff, or a Brooklyn baseball bat. You will learn how to select a "stick," grip it correctly, and apply simple but effective self-defense techniques against a variety of attacks. Stick fighting self-defense can be mastered by anyone who has the diligence to gain the necessary skills, and Zen and the Art of Stickfighting is your roadmap to getting started down this path of self-defense.
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Zen and the Art of Stickfighting is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of self-defense with a walking stick, cane, or umbrella. These everyday implements are legal to carry and can be wielded just as effectively as a Japanese bo, a wooden staff, or a Brooklyn baseball bat. You will learn how to select a "stick," grip it correctly, and apply simple but effective self-defense techniques against a variety of attacks. Stick fighting self-defense can be mastered by anyone who has the diligence to gain the necessary skills, and Zen and the Art of Stickfighting is your roadmap to getting started down this path of self-defense.
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About Stephen
Stephen F. Kaufman is an acknowledged master speaker and educator and a teacher of ancient wisdom made practical for contemporary global society who entertains and educates audiences and groups by presenting the notions of what the ancient masters...
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