Download or read book Highland Knife Fighting written by Christopher Scott Thompson and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this entertaining and informative look at the Highland dirk, author Christopher Thompson examines a number of Scottish historical and oral sources to document the role of the knife in Gaelic society. Although worn by all classes of society, the dirk was the primary weapon of the common clansmen, and since it was worn indoors as well as outdoors, it was the favored weapon for acts of revenge and self-defense. Highland Knife Fighting traces the historical roots of the dirk, which is believed to be descended from the medieval ballock dagger, and provides step-by-step instructions and photos in how the Highlanders used the knife. Lessons include holding, carrying and using the dirk with a sword and targe; choosing the proper guards; responding to sudden attacks from in and out of distance; using the dirk for the seven principal "bone-breakings"; and executing the throw from Highland wrestling. Also included are exercises and drills, including the advanced quickdraw drill, and combative techniques of the Scottish dirk dance positions.
Download or read book Highland Broadsword written by Christopher Scott Thompson and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lessons in Highland Broadsword are designed to help you learn the fundamentals of broadsword fighting, with an emphasis on developing practical skills, not on exploring the esoteric details of broadsword fencing theory. In the first part of the book, Christopher Thompson—who is the author of Highland Knife Fighting and Highland Martial Culture , and runs the Cateran Society Broadsword Academy in Portland, Maine—instructs you in the essentials of Highland swordsmanship, including stances, grips, footwork, and blade actions. After you've mastered these skills, you can test what you've learned with the free fencing and bouting exercises found in part two before moving on to the disarm maneuvers and advanced fighting techniques in part three. Highland Broadsword can be used as a self-study guide by groups or by individuals with a training partner. While designed for the broadsword, the techniques in this manual also work with the backsword and singlestick. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical use of Highland weapons or in the Western martial arts in general.
Download or read book Cut to Kill written by Charles Highland and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knife fighting, Street fighting, Prison fighting or Gang warfare in the American Society is different than anywhere in the world. If you want to survive on U.S. soil then get this book. If you are teaching martial arts in the U.S.A. then you must read this book. Advanced Level! A must Read.
Download or read book Knife Fighting written by Sammy Franco and published by Contemporary Fighting Arts, LLC. This book was released on 2018-03-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be Prepared for the Fast, Furious and Fatal World of Knife Fighting Written by world renowned martial arts expert Sammy Franco, Knife Fighting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Practical Knife Fighting for Self-Defense prepares you for the deadly world of knife fighting. Complete and Comprehensive Knife Fighting Instruction With over 200 photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this comprehensive book cuts through the guess work and teaches you the most practical and effective knife fighting techniques for real-world survival. Knife Fighting Will Teach You: • How to choose the best combat knife • Knife carry, quick draw and concealment strategies • Knife grips, stances, ranges and footwork • How to control fear during a knife fight • Knife targeting and reaction dynamics • Knife cuts and angles of attack • Franco’s knife fighting blueprint • Knife fighting defensive skills • Knife fighting training drills and exercises • And much, much more 35+ Years of Real-World Knife Fighting Experience Whether you are a beginner or seasoned knife fighting expert, Knife Fighting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Practical Knife Fighting for Self-Defense teaches you battle-tested knife fighting skills that will get you home alive and in one piece.
Download or read book Highland Martial Culture written by Christopher Scott Thompson and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revival of interest in historical Western martial arts has focused a great deal of attention on the weapons of Scotland, especially of the Highlanders. Yet, despite all this enthusiasm for the martial arts of the Highland, few of those practicing have experienced genuine Gaelic culture - and without a cultural context, no practice of martial arts can be considered complete. Highland Martial Culture examines the nature of the Gaelic warrior class and its martial training; the Gaelic duel and how it differed from the duel in continental Europe; the phenomenon of wandering swordsmen in Highland society; the Highland conception of honor; internal aspects of martial arts practice such as mental tricks, traditional charms and spells used in warfare; unusual skills such as the fast draw; and health practices associated with the warrior class. This is your chance to find out more about the rich cultural heritage associated with the practice of Highland weapons.
Download or read book The Fighting Tomahawk written by Dwight C. Mclemore and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The low-tech, high-impact tomahawk has been carried in every American war, including Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. Here the author traces the origins of the tomahawk and uses his dynamic drawings to show how it can be utilized singly or with the long knife in both offensive and defensive encounters. Includes fighting scenarios, throwing lessons and applications of the war club.
Download or read book Hank Reinhardt s Book of Knives written by Hank Reinhardt and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Definitive and compulsively readable¾an illustrated guide to the use in knifefighting and beyond of contemporary knives by long-time Blade columnist and master weaponsmith, Hank Reinhardt. Deadlier than the club, more ubiquitous than the sword, the knife is the universal edged weapon of all humankind. As our society has grown more advanced, and more reliant on technology, there has been an increased interest in the weapons of the past, and this sharp-edged guide to the use of the knife will whet the appetite of expert and layman alike. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Download or read book Knives Knife Fighting and Related Hassles written by Marc MacYoung and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you wonder what you can learn about knife use on the streets--from a book written thirty years ago-- the answer is: a lot more than you can from a traditional martial art from another culture. What you'll face is far more complex than the drills you practice in the martial arts school. Knives, Knife Fighting and Related Hassles fills in those gaps.The author approaches the subject from a street perspective and writes about the problems you'll face over knives--from both sides of the law. Have you ever been attacked with knives? Stood on a street corner, handcuffed, while the police look for a reason to make an arrest for the knife you were carrying? This was a very real part of the author's life. This book will open your eyes to the realities of knives that you'll never hear in the academy, but will keep you out of prison or the cemetery.
Download or read book Knife Fighting written by Michael Janich and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-19 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Book Of Knife Fighting written by William L. Cassidy and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the classic book on knife fighting from one of the world's foremost experts. From it, you will learn all the facets of the art: assassination methods, history and development of knife design and in-depth reviews of the techniques perfected by Fairbairn, Biddle, Applegate and others. Rare photos and never-before-published info on Oriental techniques.
Download or read book The Highlander s Sword written by Amanda Forester and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quiet, flame-haired beauty with secrets of her own...She's nothing he expected and everything he really needs Lady Aila Graham is destined for the convent, until her brother's death leaves her an heiress. Soon she is caught between hastily arranged marriage with a Highland warrior, the Abbot's insistence that she take her vows, the Scottish Laird who kidnaps her, and the traitor from within who betrays them all. Padyn MacLaren, a battled-hardened knight, returns home to the Highlands after years of fighting the English in France. MacLaren bears the physical scars of battle, but it is the deeper wounds of betrayal that have rocked his faith. Arriving with only a band of war-weary knights, MacLaren finds his land pillaged and his clan scattered. Determined to restore his clan, he sees Aila's fortune as the answer to his problems...but maybe it's the woman herself. The Highlander Series: The Highlander's Sword (Book 1) The Highlander's Heart (Book 2) True Highland Spirit (Book 3) Praise for Amanda Forester: "This clever combination of wit, romance, and suspense strikes all the right notes." —Booklist, Starred Review on A Wedding in Springtime "Plenty of intrigue keeps the reader cheering all the way." — Publishers Weekly "Passionate and spellbinding!" — Mary Wine, acclaimed author of Highland Heat
Download or read book The 10 Best Knife Fighting Techniques written by Sammy Franco and published by . This book was released on 2017-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn What It Takes to Survive a Knife Fight The 10 Best Knife Fighting Techniques: Deadly Knife Fighting Techniques for the Street is a concise guide designed to teach some of the most practical and effective knife fighting techniques for self-defense. Unlike other knife fighting books, The 10 Best Knife Fighting Techniques is devoid of impractical and gimmicky techniques that can get you injured or possibly killed when faced with a real-world self-defense crisis. Instead, this book arms you with the most efficient, effective, and practical knife fighting skills that work in the chaos of a real-world survival situation. In fact, the self-defense skills and techniques found within these pages are straightforward and easy to apply. Easy to Follow Knife Fighting Skills This easy to follow book covers a broad spectrum of knife fighting concepts. Learn how choose the right fighting knife, exploit and manipulate your environment, learn deceptive knife fighting tricks, master knife hand grips, knife fighting ranges, knife wound reaction dynamics, secondary knife fighting weapons, and much more. By following the knife fighting techniques outlined in this book you will dramatically improve your combat skills regardless of your size, strength, or level of training experience. Bonus Knife Fighting Material Included Since knife fighting is a vast subject filled with numerous subtle details, we've included an additional 10 knife fighting techniques plus a chapter devoted entirely to knife fighting training. 30+ Years of Knife Fighting Experience The knife fighting techniques and strategies featured in this book are based on world renowned martial arts expert, Sammy Franco's 30+ years of research, training and teaching reality based combat. He has taught these unique knife fighting concepts to thousands of his students, and he's confident they will help you. A Great Addition to Your Self-Defense Library Regardless of your knife fighting background or level of experience. The techniques and strategies featured in this book are practical and straightforward and can be seamlessly incorporated into your current martial arts, self-defense or survival program. As a matter of fact, integrating these essential knife fighting principles and their related concepts will dramatically improve your odds of prevailing in any high risk self-defense situation.
Download or read book Knife Fighting Fundamentals written by Street Defense, Inc International and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knife Fighting Fundamentals provides an overview of effective unarmed defenses against knife attacks as well as tactics that can be employed when carrying a knife for self-defense. The book includes detailed illustrations of each technique. There is also helpful information about how to avoid knife encounters, the psychological and physiological effects of a knife attack, how to choose the best knife for personal protection, and legal considerations.
Download or read book The Knife Fighting Encyclopedia written by W. Hock Hochheim and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Knife Fighting Encyclopedia by W. Hock Hochheim. Basic and Advanced Strategies and Tactics in Fencing/Dueling/Close Quarter and Ground Combat Ranges of Reality Knife Combat. 280 pages. Collector's item. Out of print
Download or read book The Scottish Dirk Reality and Romance written by Forman, James D and published by Alexandria Bay, N.Y. ; Bloomfield, Ont. : Museum Restoration Service. This book was released on 1991 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Basic Manual Of Knife Fighting written by William L. Cassidy and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The system of knife fighting presented in this manual has been used to train tens of thousands of men and women for more than half a century. It originated in the 1930s in the International Settlement at Shanghai, China, under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel William Ewart Fairbairn, then Assistant Commissioner of the Shanghai Municipal Police; his son, Major John Edwin Fairbairn; and Major Eric Anthony Sykes, then officer in charge of the Shanghai Municipal Police Sniper's Unit. These techniques were subsequently modified by practical experience gained in hundreds of documented encounters with members of the Shanghai criminal underworld; by experience gained during the Sino-Japanese War; by a continuing program of instruction presented to the 4th and 6th Regiments of the U.S. Marine Corps, stationed in Shanghai; instruction presented to British colonial police all over Asia; and during World War II by British and American soldiers and marines.
Download or read book Congress of American Knife Fighters written by W. Hock Hochheim and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
