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STICK FIGHTING
FOR self-defense:
Yawara, Aikido,
Cane, Police Club,
Quarter-Staff

BY

BRUCE TEGNER

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PROPERTY OF IOWA STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

STICK FIGHTING FOR SELF-DEFENSE:

Yawara, Police Club, Aikido, Cane, Quarter -Staff

by Bruce Tegner

With a special section

of

defenses

for blind and disabled persons.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION by ALice McGrath PREPARATION FOR INSTRUCTING THE BLIND.
DISTRACTION-STAY ALIVE: Use Your Head and
Your Club
16
11
.

13

BLOCKING METHODS:

Demonstrating the
18

Four Quarters WHERE TO STRIKE: Front WHERE TO STRIKE: Back SMALL YAWARA STICK:

20 22

DEFENSIVE POSITIONS OFFENSIVE POSITIONS

METHODS OF STRIKING USE OF IMPROVISED MATERIALS

AS STICKS DEFENSES AGAINST GENERAL ATTACKS:
Pushing, Grabbing, Reaching, Choke, Slapping, And How To Retaliate

24 26 28
30

32

STRAIGHT ARM LOCKS;. Over -Arm Under-Arm REAR-ELBOW PRESSURE WRIST HOLD #1 WRIST HOLD #2 DEFENSE AGAINST STREET FIGHTER:
Front Grab (Bear Hug) Headlock

34 34 34 36 36
38 38

DEFENSE AGAINST BOXER:

Straight Jab

Cross

Hook Upper-Cut

Low Attack & DEFENSE AGAINST CLUB:

High and

Retaliation

39 39 39 39 40

Overhead

B low.' Cross Body Blow Back-Hand Blow

Straight

42 42 44 44

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEFENSE AGAINST KNIFE:
Straight Thrust

Overhead
Slashing Attack Against Straight Thrust, Using Coat or Jacket for Block
, v
. . .

46 46 48

49

SMALL YAWARA STICK: DEFENSES AGAINST GUN:

Front Rear.
.
.

50 50
52 54

CLUB: MEDIUM SIZE DEFENSIVE POSITIONS OFFENSIVE POSITIONS STRIKING METHODS:

Tension Blow: Point. Tension Blow: Butt One-Hand in Center One -Hand on Point One-Hand on Butt
.

56 56 58 60
61

Two-Hands: Two-Hands: Two-Hands: Two-Hands:

Point Butt

Center
Striking With Center,

62 62 62

Horizontal Two -Hands: Striking With Center, Vertical

64 64
65 66 67 68 68 69 69 70
71 71

BLOCKING METHODS:
One -Hand Block, Four Quarters Two-Hand Block, Four Quarters Block 1-2 Punch and Retaliation One -Hand Against Knee Kick Two-Hand Against Knee Kick One -Hand Against Toe Kick Two-Hand Against Toe Kick Defense Against High Kick

DEFENSE AGAINST CLUB ATTACK:

Straight Thrust

Side-Blow

DEFENSE AGAINST KNIFE ATTACK:

Cross Blow

Back-Hand Blow

72 72

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEFENSE AGAINST KNIFE ATTACK
Downward Upward
(con'd.
):

74 74
76 76 78

DEFENSE AGAINST GUN ATTACK:

Tension Blow: Point Tension Blow: Butt

USE OF UMBRELLA USE OF CANE:

BLOCKING AND PARRY POSITION THRUST AND JAB POSITION SMASH POSITION STRIKING METHODS:
Slash: Point Slash: Butt Jab: Point Jab: Butt Block and Strike

80 80 80
82 82 82 82 83 84 84 86 86
88
88 90 90 90 90 92 92 92 94
.

Back

One-Hand Vertical Sequence One -Hand Horizontal Sequence Two-Hand Horizontal Sequence Two-Hand Vertical Sequence. YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG STICK: ON-GUARD POSITION

DEFENSE AGAINST FIST ATTACK And

ARM

LOCK.

FRONT CHOKE SIDE CHOKE REAR CHOKE BACK THROW WITH STICK WALK-AROUND TRIP BACK TRIP

FORWARD TRIP ARM AND NECK LOCK BASIC WRIST HOLD AND REAR TRIP BASIC WRIST HOLD AND FORWARD TRIP.
POLE-VAULT KICK BLOCK WITH STICK AND LEG THROW. THE ART OF QUARTER -STAFF: AT-EASE POSITION READY STANCE ON-GUARD

94 94
96 96
98 98 98

THE ART OF QUARTER-STAFF SALUTE

DRESS STAFFS

(con'd.

):

98 99 99

QUARTER-STAFF BASIC BLOWS:

Downstroke, Upstroke, Jamb,
Butt,

Ram, Cutlass Blow

BLOWS, BLOCKS & COUNTERS METHOD OF PRACTICE POLICE METHODS:

100 102 104

RELEASE FROM CHAIR: ARM LOCK REMOVE FROM CHAIR: ARM LOCK SEARCH AND TAKEDOWN RELEASE FROM DOOR COME-ALONGS: Small Stick Under Arm

106 106 108 108

110 110 112

ARM

Small Stick In Throat Club Under Arm

LOCKS:

Bent

Arm Lock (Hammer

Lock) &
112 114 116 116 115
118 118

Take-Down Arm Lock #1 Arm Lock #2 Arm Lock #3 Arm Lock #4

GUN DEFENSE FROM DISTANCE:

Small Yawara Stick
Club:

Medium

Stick

DEFENSES FOR THE BLIND: HOW TO STRIKE WITH CANE:

One-Hand
Both Hands
1 1

20 20

DEFENSE FROM THE GROUND:

Adversary Standing Adversary Standing Close
,

122 123

DEFENSES FOR THE HANDICAPPED: USING CRUTCHES:

Upward Swing Blow
Jab With Point Slash With Upper End Slash With Lower End. Trip After Striking
..."

124 1 24 1 24
1

24 24

FROM WHEEL CHAIR: YAWARA STICK

CANE

26 126
1

INTRODUCTION
When Man
ons.
lived in caves, he used sticks for

weap-

Long before he learned to fashion an ingenious club, using sticks, stones, and leather, he picked up a handy tree branch and went hunting. There is evidence, too, that he used it on his companions --for what reason we can only conjecture. At any rate,
stick fighting is as old as the
In

human

species.

our million years we have devised weapons with a genius for making them more and more deadly to greater and greater numbers of people (and animals). Yet the use of a stick for fighting has persisted in many parts of the world for many reasons.
In spite of the appalling evidence of violence everywhere, it is true that most people abhor the use of Most people find it difficult even to conviolence. template the use of fire-arms for killing -- even in self-defense. The same can be said for the use of A stick, however, does not have cutting weapons. the same connotation of fatal violence. Though it is a weapon and can be used in a deadly manner, it has also the possibility of affording protection without the brutal consequences of more sophisticated weapons.

Other reasons for the use of sticks for weapons are obvious: it is cheap, easily made or found, and it does not have the appearance which creates hostility. A policeman carrying a club and a policeman carrying a gun are two quite different policemen.
using sticks has varied greatly in different countries at different times. This book is not a history of stick fighting, nor does it attempt to teach any specific form of stick fighting with any degree of thoroughness.
of

The manner

As are
this

all of
is

book

Bruce Tegner's self-defense books, practical manual of self-defense. It

stick fighting techniques.

uses parts of

Only easily-learned, useful techniques are shown here. Those technique s which are not immediately practical
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many

are identified as being exercises for dexterity. Hundreds of stick fighting techniques which might be interesting historically have been omitted. Since stick fighting has such an ancient history, many of the techniques have no modern application.

Bruce Tegner has made

tremendous contribution

to the teaching of the self-defense skills. A lifetime spent in this field has enabled him to know which

techniques are the most useful, which can be quickly learned, which are most needed in most actual situations. Utilizing the best of the ancient arts, he has created a modern art. Samurai warriors are not to be found on the streets of Canton, Ohio, and our street warriors fight in a different fashion from the Samurai.

Mr. Tegner extends

putting into use articles

the uses of stick fighting by

which are remarkable be-

cause they are ordinary. Crutches, instead of hindering the handicapped man, become an effective aid. The miscellany found in any woman's purse are adapted to an ingenious and easy-to-find assortment of
little

sticks for self-defense.

Mr. Tegner's brilliant teaching methods were developedand perfected in years of teaching all the selfdefense skills to thousands of students. Through his
books, this extraordinary teaching talent is reaching many additional thousands of people andmaking Bruce Tegner the outstanding name in the field of self-defense in this country.
Alice

McGrath

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PREPARATION FOR INSTRUCTING THE BLIND

you have bought this book with the intention of helping a blind person learn self-defense, please read Only the proper kind of this section very carefully. help from you will enable the blind person to learn The procedure is the same whethto defend himself. er the blind person is young or old, or whether he (or she) has been blind for many years or not.
If

THE BLIND ARE GOOD STUDENTS

Your

of self-defense.

attitude is very important; it is quickly sensed by your student. You must have confidence in his aOf the many blind people to whom I bility to learn. have given instruction, all were able to learn the defenses shown here for the blind. Begin the instruction by commenting that the author has taught this form of self-defense very successfully.

WORK SLOWLY.

The blind student memorizes well. The general rules for memory work are these: Do

not rush through the work. Make sure the work is understood very clearly before going on. Do not attempt to cover too much at each session. Begin each session with a review of previous work.

DO NOT "HANDLE" YOUR STUDENT. Whenever

possible,
give verbal instructions to your student.

Avoid pushing or grabbing. If help is needed which requires touching, offer your hand or arm and allow your student to hold on to you.

PHRASE YOUR CORRECTIONS IN AN ENCOURAGING MANNER. If, for instance, you instruct your
student to hit at approximate head level and he misses, avoid saying "That's too low. " Instead, say "Strike higher. n
to the blind in learning this work. Scientific experiments have shown that the blind depend on their hearing to orient to distance and height. Work in a room which is not heavily carpeted. Hearing your footsteps is an aid to
IS
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SOUND

IMPORTANT

judging direction.

IF YOUR BLIND STUDENT needs actually to strike you to gain confidence in his work, you may pad your arms and legs and allow him to strike you lightly with his padded cane. Pieces of foam rubber make
excellent padding.

your student learn. Let your student touch the areas of your body which are target areas. Give your instructions verbally and allow him to touch you where you direct. He will
learn

TOUCHING WILL HELP

more quickly

in this fashion.

your student by stressing the n T M position. It will help the blind student to practice assuming the "T" position (with knees slightThis balance is ly bent) for all the standing work. preferred because it is a stronger position and adds
to
to the feeling of confidence.

TEACH GOOD BALANCE

greatest gift you can give your student. You must constantly assure him that he has everything to gain and nothing to lose by using the training with which you are helping him. It is not necessary to be an "expert" at self-defense to use it to very good advantage. Remind him that any opponent he meets will be a coward, for only a coward will attempt an attack against someone from whom he expects no defense. Even a show of preparedness is often enough to stop a coward. Any defense, though it may not be in perfect form, is effective against an assailant who does not expect a defense. A flailing stick accompanied by good, strong shouting
is the

SELF-CONFIDENCE

will

un-nerve the would-be assailant.

and a sincere desire to help your blind student and you will accomplish wonders
!

HAVE PATIENCE

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THE GREATEST SINGLE OBJECTIVE

of the

person

learning the crutch defenses is improvement of balance. This is basic. While studying and practicing the techniques shown in this book, constant balance practice must be carried on. Because the degree and kind of weakness varies greatly from person to person, it is not practical to do more than suggest the form that balance practice should follow.

one leg is much stronger than the other, the student should learn to shift weight quickly and firmly to the stronger leg and that crutch. It may then be that the free hand and arm might be the one which is not normally used by the student (a right-handed person might be using his left hand); in that case, the student would have to practice striking with the crutch using the free hand and building strength and good movement.
If

both legs are of equal strength, then the student should practice shifting weight to the leg and crutch which leave his stronger hand free. It is best to practice on both sides, where this is possible, for greatest versatility.
If

that you do not have to become an "expert" to find this work useful. Only a coward will attempt an attack against, someone from whom he expects no defense. Any show of preparation for attack is a deterrent to a coward. One whack with the crutch accompanied by a good, strong yell can

You must remember

accomplish wonders! You have nothing to lose by using this work- -and everything to gain!

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DISTRACTION

STAY ALIVE: USE YOUR HEAD AND YOUR CLUB

All the techniques demonstrated in this book are

techniques which work.

They have been proven

in

many, many years. But before you begin your training in the ways to use the various stick techniques, you must train yourself to a sensible and cautious attitude toward your assailant, if you want to stay alive and unhurt.

many ways and

for

FIRST, assume, always, that your opponent is dangerous. (If this were not true, you would not be Never underestimate the ausing a stick defense. bility of your assailant just because you are trained Some attacks are clearly in defense and retaliation. more dangerous and vicious than others, as, for instance, knife and gun attacks. Your assailant maybe
)

a highly trained boxer, quick and strong; or he may be heavier and larger than you. In any case, give yourself the added advantage of physical and psychological auxiliary aids in confronting ANY assailant.

Distraction is both a physical and psychological aid in defense. Your assailant has one thing on his mind: to do you harm. Any second, or fraction of a second, serves as an advantage to you. There are a number of ways to distract. Listed here are only a few examples; you can think of others.

DISTRACTION METHODS:

A LOUD YELL:

Startling,

and tends to freeze your

assailant. With some people the effect lasts for minutes. Think how you have been affected by any sudden noise. Trembling and loss of coordination are common results of loud, unexpected noises. The fear reaction to a loud, unexpected noise is one of the few instinctive reactions with which we are born. The loud yell is a built-in weapon. Use it!

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you may have dirt, sand, rocks, or any other such material which you can throw in your assailant's face. The confusion and pain which result can give you a great advantage and may even
stop the attack.

OUT-OF-DOORS

IN- DOORS you may have within reach any number of objects which may be thrown at your assailant to distract, confuse, and even cause pain, and which will make the stick defense more effective and easier to carry-through. In your pockets (and for women, in purses) you have at this moment a number of objects which can be used to throw at an assailant for distraction.

There are situations where you have only the stick Then, in addition to the very imto use for defense. portant yell, you can use a sudden arm motion for distraction. If, for instance, you have the stick in your right hand, a quick motion with your left hand will serve to draw your assailant's eyes toward the motion, away from your stick, and give you an added
instant of advantage.

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BLOCKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

DEMONSTRATING THE FOUR QUARTERS

prepare yourself for the greatest efficiency in practical self-defense, you should train yourself to think of attacks in types or groups of attacks. If you needed to learn a specific defense for every single, specific attack, you would have to learn an enormous variety of techniques.
In

order

to

Most common attacks have this element in common: you assailant must reach out for you, whether it be to
punch, grab, choke, push, pull, slap, etc.

THINK OF YOUR OWN BODY AS BEING DIVIDED INTO FOUR QUARTERS. Draw an imaginary line down
middle of your body vertically and one across your chest horizontally. This gives you two upper quarters, left and right, and two lower quarters, left and right. Your assailant will direct his attack to one of the four quarters in most of the forward attacks. Practise stopping blows first with one hand and then the other. Right-handed persons will feel more natural striking right-handed blows and left-handed persons will prefer left-handed blows, but for highest proficiency, you
the

should practise using both hands.

to

Learn to strike up and away when blows are directed your upper quarters, and down and away when blows

are directed to your lower quarters. Using a padded, very light stick, you can build up quick reaction and proper responses by working with a partner who will begin slowly, simulating various attacks. At first, concentrate on making the right response. As you continue to practise, have your partner speed up his attacks until you gain ability to respond properly and
quickly.

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BLOCKING METHODS: DEMONSTRATING THE FOUR QUARTERS

Upper Right

Upper Left

Lower Right

Lower Left

WHERE TO
STRIKING AREA
(numbers below indicate striking areas on drawing opposite. )

STRIKE:

FRONT

(numbers below indicate degree of punishment represented by asteriks

in

BLOW BLOW
1.

Key to Chart. LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY

)

BLOW
5

TEMPLE
NOSE
JAW, HINGE

4
3 2 2 3
3

2.
3.

2
1 1

4
3

4.
5. 6. 7.

UP UNDER JAW POINT OF JAW (CHIN) SIDE OF NECK

WINDPIPE (ADAM'S APPLE)

2 2
3
1 1

4 4
5
3 3

4
2 2

8.
9.

10.

SHOULDER MUSCLE COLLAR BONE SOLAR PLEXUS (Striking

Upward)

4,5
(Striking
1

SOLAR PLEXUS
Straight In)
11.

SIDE, JUST

BELOW
1

LAST RIB
12. 13. 14.
15. 16. 17.

LOWER ABDOMEN
GROIN & TESTICLES
TIP OF SHOULDERS ARM PIT ELBOW JOINT, INSIDE

2
3
1

2 3

3
4, 5

4
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
2 3 3 2 2

5 3 3 3
3

1
1 I 1 1 1

FOREARM
WRIST

18.
19.

3
3

BACK OF HAND
FINGERS

20.
21.

3
3

UPPER AND LOWER

THIGH
1

22. 23. 24. 25.

KNEE
SHIN

(Straight In)

2
1

4 4
3 3

ANKLE
INSTEP

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WHERE TO

STRIKE:

FRONT

KEY TO CHART
The numbers indicate the degree of pain resulting from blows to the area.
*1- First

degree of pain. The pain is moderate, but even moderate pain will confuse and distract an adversary and often end the
at Let C.K

*2- Sharp pain. Distraction and confusion for longer period of time.

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*3-Stun and/ or numbing. Stunning, though your adversary remain conscious, inteferes seriously with his
ability to react. prevents use of

iy

Numbing

***
*'

limbs for periods from several seconds up to several hours.

*4_ Temporary paralysis or unconsciousness. Temporary paralysis can last for minutes or hours.

Severe injury, possible permanent injury or possible fatality. This degree of punishment is justified
5-

only in the face of vicious, deadly attacks where your life is in danger.

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WHERE TO
STRIKING AREA

STRIKE:

BACK

LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY

BLOW BLOW
3

BLOW
5

1.

2. 3.

4.

CENTER OF NECK 7TH VERTEBRA (AT BASE OF NECK) BACK (CENTER, BETWEEN SHOULDER

BASE OF SKULL

4
3

5. 6. 7.

8.
9.

10.
11.

BACK OF ARM BACK OF ELBOW JOINT BACK OF KNEE CALF TENDON (ACHILLES'
HEEL)

BLADES) KIDNEY TAILBONE (COCCYX)

2
3

4
5

4
3 2 2

2
1

4
3 3

1
1 1

2 2

3 3

NOTES ON WHERE TO STRIKE

NOSE:
Striking down or up under the nose has been taught as a killing blow, but this is not supported by fact. The idea that a blow to the nose may drive the bone up into the brain is simply not true. The nose is primarily cartilage and not capable of piercing the heavy bone which encases the brain. Furthermore, boxers who have been struck on the nose with great force, from every angle, survive the experience and often are not aware of even having a broken nose until after the bout.

KNEE:
Striking the knee at a 45 angle is than striking straight in.

more

effective

PRACTICE
practicing with a partner, a light touch to the striking area will suffice. It is not necessary to inflict pain on each other to learn where to
strike.

When

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WHERE TO

STRIKE:

BACK

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DEFENSIVE POSITIONS: SMALL STICK

Note:
In these positions you are in a ready stance to ward off an attack, but there is no indication of aggression or hostility. There is, with the yawara stick (or any small improvised stick), the advantage of being able to conceal

the stick completely with ease.

1.

HANDS AT SIDES

BODY POSITION:

Feet shoulder width apart, weight equally distributed on both feet, body relaxed, Photo #1. HAND POSITION: Both arms at sides, stick gripped in right hand, palm back so that stick is concealed

from view.
2.

HANDS

IN

FRONT
hand,
left

BODY POSITION: Same as above. HAND POSITION: Stick held in right

hand

placed over right hand to conceal weapon. Photo

#2 shows the stick, but this is for demonstration only.
3.

ARMS CROSSED
as above, feet in natural
in right hand,

BODY POSITION: Same

stance.

HAND

POSITION: Stick held

arms

folded in front, stick concealed by arm, Photo #3.

4.

CLASPED HANDS,
hand, directly hand covers top of

BODY POSITION: Same as for #1. HAND POSITION: Stick held in right
in front of your body; left right fist and stick, Photo #4.
5.

HAND
back

IN

BACK

BODY POSITION: Same as #3. HAND POSITION: Stick held in

hand held
in

right hand, right at belt level, Photo #5.

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DEFENSIVE POSITIONS: SMALL STICK

OFFENSIVE POSITIONS, SMALL STICK

When
attack
is

obvious and cannot be avoided by any

means, assume offensive position, indicating intention and preparedness to stop assailant.
Note:

Body position for stances described below are all the same. Assume M T" position, body erect, head up, keep eyes on opponent*

Stick held in right hand, point of stick toward opponent, left hand in ready position, Photo #1. Stick held in right hand,
to ground,
left

2.

forearm held vertical

toward opponent, ground, left hand in

hand

in

ready position, Photo #2.

3.

Stick held in right hand, butt

forearm held horizontal

to

ready position, Photo #3.

4.

Stick held in right hand, hands and arms in boxing position, striking surface will be fist, Photo #4.
Stick held in right hand, point toward opponent, hold in backhand blow position, Photo #5.

5.

6.

Stick held in right hand, point toward opponent, right arm extended to right side, preparing for wide circular motion blow, Photo #6.

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OFFENSIVE POSITIONS: SMALL STICK

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METHODS OF
1.

STRIKING,

SMALL STICK

HOW TO HOLD:
Hold stick directly in center, forefinger and thumb act as vise, other fingers clamp stick in place in palm of hand, Photo #1. Hold stick in center, all fingers and thumb act as vise, Photo #2.

2.

In the following descriptions the part of stick which is at thumb will be called the "point", the other end the "butt". In using an improvised stick, if there is an actual point, place that end in position called

"point".

HITTING WITH POINT:

1.

2.
3.

Thrusting straight forward with point end, Photo #3. Back-hand slash with side of point end, Photo #4.

4.

Hook-type motion with point end, Photo #5. Straight-up motion with point end, Photo #6.
Thrusting straight forward with butt end, Photo #7.

HITTING WITH BUTT:

1.

2.

Back-hand slash with side

to #8.

of butt end,

Pho-

3.

4.

rear with butt end, Photo #9. Hook- type motion with butt end, Photo #10.
to

Thrust

HITTING WITH FIST, HOLDING STICK:

Straight blow hitting with fist, stick supports hand for stronger blow, Photo #11.

HITTING WITH FULL LENGTH OF STICK:

Slapping-type blow, using full length of stick to
hit,

r
1

Photo #12.

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METHODS OF

STRIKING:

SMALL STICK

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USE OF IMPROVISED MATERIALS AS STICKS

1.

PEN OR PENCIL

Using point to strike, hold at center of pen with thumb and forefinger, rest of pen held firmly in palm, Photo #1. HOW TO USE: Stabbing motion, as in Photo #1, or
slashing.
2.

HOW TO HOLD:

MAGAZINE

Roll magazine (or newspaper) into tight roll, grasp at center, Photo #2. HOW TO USE: Smashing forward motion with end, Photo #2.
3.

HOW TO HOLD:

COMB
Hold
at

HOW TO HOLD:

center with thumb and forefinger, rest of comb held firmly in palm, Photo #3. HOW TO USE: Stabbing motion, as in Photo #3, or slashing motion with teeth.
4.

BOOK
Grasp one corner
of

HOW TO HOLD:
RULER
at

book and use

opposite corner for striking, Photo #4. HOW TO USE: Forward smashing motion, Photo #4.
5.

HOW TO HOLD: HOW

Hold at one end, other end points opponent, Photo #5. TO USE: Stabbing motion, Photo #5, or slashing.
at

These are some examples of how to adapt anything hand to stick techniques. Other examples might be

keys, ashtray, cigarette lighter, wallet, cigaretteholder or case, pipe, and dozens of other familiar objects.

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USE OF IMPROVISED MATERIALS AS STICKS

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DEFENSES AGAINST GENERAL ATTACKS:

SMALL STICK
1.

PUSHING: Assailant pushes you

in chest,

you

strike back of his hand with point end of stick, numbing his hand, Photo #1.
2.

GRABBING: Assailant grabs

lapel with his left hand, preparing to strike with his right hand, you strike his wrist or forearm, using butt end of stick and numbing, Photo #2.

3.

REACHING: Assailant reaches forward

with

both hands (it is better to defend at this stage instead of waiting for him to grab, choke, or push), you strike with butt end of stick at either hand or forearm, Photo #3.
4.

CHOKE: Assailant attempts

choke, you strike with butt end of stick at either hand (or wrist), numbing or causing injury, Photo #4.
slap,

5.

SLAPPING: Assailant attempts

arm, numbing, Photo
#5.

you strike

with butt end of stick against wrist or fore-

H
6.

RETALIATION:

above defenses, if opponent continues attacking, you will be required to strike at upper or middle areas until he is subdued, Photo #6.
In all

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DEFENSES AGAINST GENERAL ATTACKS:

SMALL STICK

ARM

LOCKS: STRAIGHT

ARM LOCKS
if

he attempts to push, pull, grab, choke, claw, slap, or punch. If you can anticipate such an attack, regardless of which specific attack it is, you may react in any of the following ways:
1.

Your opponent must reach for you

OVER-ARM: Opponent

reaches with left arm, you grasp his left wrist with your left hand, Photo #1. With your right hand, reach over opponents arm, placing the point end of the stick against the nerve center at elbow, and apply pressure up; at the same time, pull his arm out and down with your left hand. Turn his arm so that his palm is up, Photo
#2.

2.

UNDER-ARM

Opponent reaches with left hand. You grasp his wrist with your left hand and pull forward, Photo #3. Continue pulling forward, reach under his arm with your right hand and place butt end of stick on upper chest and apply pressure. Push down with left hand, holding his elbow over your elbow for sufficient pain to cause opponent to submit, Photo #4.
Opponent reaches with his right hand. You grasp his right wrist with your left hand, Photo #5. Pull his arm straight and turn his arm so that elbow is up. Reach across with right hand and apply pressure on elbow joint with stick and push his wrist away from you. The combination of pressure on the elbow joint and against wrist will result in sufficient pain to cause opponent to submit, Photo #6o

3.

REAR-ELBOW PRESSURE:

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ARM

LOCKS: STRAIGHT

ARM LOCKS

WRIST HOLD

#1

ATTACK: Any forward

Photo
#1.

reaching attack.

In the

illustration the attack is

made

with right hand,

DEFENSE: Using

point end of stick, strike at wrist or hand, Photo #2. Grasp his hand with un-natural grip (thumb on back of his hand, your fingers in his palm), Photo #3. Twist his handback and away from you and at the same time apply pressure with stick to back of elbow, Photo #4.

WRIST HOLD

#2

ATTACK: Any forward

reaching attack. In the illustration the attack is made with left hand, Photo #5. DEFENSE: Using side of stick, strike against Reach over with left hand, wrist, Photo #6. grasp his hand with un-natural grip (thumb on the back of his hand, your fingers in his palm), Photo #7. Twist his hand over and across body and up while applying pressure with stick to back of his elbow and down, Photo #8.

WRIST HOLD

#1

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WRIST HOLD

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WRIST HOLD

#2

DEFENSE AGAINST STREET FIGHTER: SMALL STICK

FRONT GRAB (BEAR

ATTACK:

HUG):

Assailant grabs from front over arms with much force, Photo #1. DEFENSE: With butt end of stick, strike under last rib, approximately 2" below belt, Photo #2. This should cause sufficient pain to make opponent release, allowing you to step back and prepare to strike further blows, if necessary.

HEADLOCK:
ATTACK:
Assailant grabs around head in front headlock, Photo #3. DEFENSE: Strike with point end of stick into face, Photo #4, or you may strike into middle area. If rear headlock is the attack, strike into kidney area. A very slight blow will suffice. A forceful blow may cause serious, permanent injury.

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DEFENSE AGAINST BOXER: SMALL STICK

For
all

techniques described below, assume offen-

sive position.
1.

STRAIGHT JAB:

Assailant attempts straight jab with left, you strike his forearm with butt end of stick using back-hand blow, Photo #1.

2.

CROSS: Assailant attempts cross with

you strike with butt end of stick at his forearm, striking across your body, Photo #2.
right,

3.

HOOK: Assailant attempts hook

with left, you strike his forearm with butt end of stick in back-hand upward blow, Photo #3.

4.

UPPER-CUT:

Assailant attempts upper-cut with right, you strike his forearm with butt end of stick in downward direction, Photo #4.

Hitting at assailant with stick stops intended blow and also deflects arm out of range. It has the additional effect of causing extreme pain.

After stopping the attack you must immediately go into offensive techniques until your assailant is sub dued.

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DEFENSE AGAINST BOXER: SMALL STICK

HIGH AND
1.

(con'd.

LOW ATTACK

& RETALIATION
Assailant hits with
left,

STOPPING HIGH BLOW:

blow aimed high; you strike his forearm with point end of stick with upward back-hand blow, Photo #1.
2.

STOPPING FOLLOW-UP LOW BLOW:

Assailant follows with right-hand blow aimed low, you strike with butt end of stick at his forearm using downward blow across your body, Photo #2.

3.

RETALIATION: Immediately

go into offensive, striking with point end of stick into face or any of the upper striking areas using upward backhand blow, Photo #3.

The above sequence is an example of how to cope with an attack. In order to achieve expertness, you must practise as though your assailant were striking at you in a variety of ways. You must not rely on learning to defend with only a few sequences of blows, but become versatile in your defense and retaliation.
always center your attention on your opponent's chest. This will give you maximum visibility and awareness of his arm movements. Do not focus attention on your opponent's head or eyes, as this will cause you to become distracted and will not offer you the maximum awareness needed.
In this defense,

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DEFENSE AGAINST BOXER: SMALL STICK

(con'd.

DEFENSE AGAINST CLUB: SMALL STICK

1.

OVERHEAD
Assailant attempts downward blow, you are in offensive position, Photo #1.

ATTACK:

DEFENSE:

Strike against forearm with butt end of This stops stick using backhand blow, Photo #2. attack, numbs arm, or causes injury.

RETALIATION: Grasp
Be prepared
to

cloth of his upper right arm with your left hand and push his arm off to side.

upper

to follow area of body,

through with added blows Photo #3.

2.

STRAIGHT BLOW
Assailant attempts straight blow with point of his club, you are in offensive position, Photo #4.
blow, striking with butt end

ATTACK:

DEFENSE: With backhand

of stick,
to #5.

simultaneously moving your body back without moving your feet, Phostrike his forearm,

RETALIATION: Grasp opponents upper right arm with your left hand, holding his arm immobile,
and deliver blows to upper area of body until he is subdued, Photo #6.

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DEFENSE AGAINST CLUB: SMALL STICK

DEFENSE AGAINST CLUB: SMALL STICK

1.

CROSS BODY BLOW

Assailant attempts cross body blow with right hand, you are in offensive position, Photo #1.
butt end of stick strike at

ATTACK:

DEFENSE: With
Photo
#2,

forearm,

numbing arm or injuring bone.

left

RETALIATION: With your

sailant's club

arm reach over

as-

arm, grasping cloth v/ith your left hand and clamping his arm firmly against your body. Be prepared to deliver additional blows with stick to upper portion of his body until he
is

subdued, Photo #3.

2.

BACK-HAND BLOW
Assailant attempts back-hand blow with right hand, you are in offensive position, Photo #4.
butt end of stick, or injuring bone. Photo #5.
left

ATTACK:

DEFENSE: With numbing arm

attack,

strike at forearm, This will stop the

RETALIATION: With your

hand, reach across and grasp cloth on his upper right arm, hold firmly to hinder movement, prepare to deliver blows to upper portion of body, Photo #6.

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DEFENSE AGAINST CLUB: SMALL STICK

KNIFE DEFENSE: SMALL STICK

1.

STRAIGHT THRUST
Assailant attempts straight thrust, are in offensive position, Photo #1.
Distract,

ATTACK:

you

DEFENSE

strike his attacking forearm with back-hand downward blow hitting with butt end of stick, deflecting knife, numbing, or causing injury, Photo #2.
left

RETALIATION: With your

of his

hand, grasp cloth

upper right arm, keep your arm stiff and deliver blows to upper area of his body, Photo #3

2.

OVERHEAD
Assailant attempts overhead attack, you are in offensive position, Photo #4.
Distract,

ATTACK:

DEFENSE:

strike his attacking forearm with back-hand upper blow, using butt end of stick, deflecting knife, numbing or causing injury, Photo #5.
left

RETALIATION: With your

of his

hand, grasp cloth

upper right arm, keep your arm stiff, and deliver blows to upper area of his body, Photo #6.

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KNIFE DEFENSE: SMALL STICK

KNIFE DEFENSE: SMALL STICK

SLASHING ATTACK

ATTACK:

Assailant attempts slash with knife, you are in offensive position, Photo #1.
Distract,

DEFENSE:

strike his attacking forearm with a cross -body blow, hitting with butt end of stick, deflecting knife, numbing or causing injury, Photo #2.
left

RETALIATION: With your

his right

hand, grasp cloth of

arm, hold his arm firmly off to side and deliver blows to upper area of his body,
Photo #3.

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KNIFE DEFENSES: MEDIUM CLUB

DEFENSE AGAINST STRAIGHT THRUST, USING COAT OR JACKET FOR BLOCK

Note: A knife attacker is a vicious and dangerous opponent. Though you should practice and be able to use defenses with the club alone, you should also train yourself to think quickly if faced with a knife attack and to take advantage of any auxiliary defense aids which might be available to you. Out of doors, at for instance, you can throw dirt, sand, etc. your assailant's face. The defense demonstrated below is one which depends on the coat or jacket
,

being at hand.

HOW TO PREPARE: When

knife attack is imminent, grasp coat or jacket at collar, swing jacket in counter-clockwise direction so that it encircles your arm, giving several thicknesses of cloth protection, Photo #1.

HOW TO BLOCK WITH PROTECTED ARM:

WHERE TO BLOCK:

Assailant thrusts knife forward, you block with protected arm to side with back-hand blow, Photo #2.
best to block at wrist or forearm, but you may block knife blade with comparative safety, Photo #2. It is virtually impossible for blade to penetrate several thicknesses of jacket cloth in one thrust.
It is

HOW TO

FINISH: After stopping attack, you may strike with point into upper body area, or middle area.

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DEFENSES AGAINST GUN: SMALL STICK

Note:

read carefully the section on Distracting Opponent.

to

Be sure

1.

FRONT
Assailant holding gun in front, you are in defensive position, Photo #1.

ATTACK:

DEFENSE:

Distract opponent, reach across quickly with your left hand grasping gun and gun hand, moving it to your right and deflecting barrel. Sim ultaneously, move your body to left without moving your feet. Try to hold gun hammer to prevent
firing,

Photo #2.

RETALIATION: Thrust

opponent's arm further away to your right, holding your arm stiff, Photo #3. Be prepared to deliver blows with stick to upper areas of body until opponent is subdued.

2.

REAR
Assailant is holding gun from behind, you are in natural position, Photo #4.
to see

ATTACK:

DEFENSE: Glance back

#5.

which hand holds gun, distract him, quickly rotate your body in direction of gun hand, strike at hand with stick, Photo

RETALIATION: Continue moving

around, grab gun hand at hammer with your left hand, lock your arm stiff, strike with stick until opponent is subdued, Photo .#6.

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DEFENSE AGAINST GUN: SMALL STICK

DEFENSIVE POSITIONS: MEDIUM CLUB

These positions indicate preparedness while avoid ing the appearance of aggression or hostility.
1.

Club at side, natural stance, weight equally dis tributed on both feet. Club may be held at center, Photo #1, or at butt end, Photo #2, or at (When club is held at point, point, Photo #3. most of club is concealed by arm,
)

2.

Club in front, held horizontal to ground, right hand at butt end, both palms down, Photo #4; or with right palm down, left palm up, Photo #5. (When both palms are down, you are in position to strike up and down with center of club, for use of tension blow. With one palm up and other down, you are ready to deliver jab and smash blows with either end of club.
)

Often an attack is prevented with the show of preparedness, but precipitated by a show of hostility. We therefore recommend the defensive positions unless attack is obvious. At the first sign of actual attack, move into offensive position if possible; otherwise go into action from defensive position.

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DEFENSIVE POSITIONS: MEDIUM CLUB

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OFFENSIVE POSITION: MEDIUM CLUB

attack is obvious and cannot be avoided, take the offensive position.
1.

When an

BODY

POSITION: Feet shoulder -width apart, weight equally divided on both feet, feet form T n posi,!

tion for maximum balance, knees bent slightly, body erect, side of body toward opponent to offer least target area, head up, look at opponent,

Photo

#1.

HAND
to

POSITION: Right hand on butt of club, elbow side, hand and club pointing up at 45 angle,

point of club at eye level, left position, Photo #1.

2.

arm

held in ready

BODY POSITION: Same HAND POSITION: Right

as above.

hand grasping center

club held vertical to ground, point up, ready position, Photo #2.
3.

of club, left hand in

BODY POSITION: Same HAND POSITION: Right

as above.

of club, club held horizontal to ground, parallel to your forearm, forearm in front of chest, left hand in ready position, Photo #3.

hand grasping point

4.

BODY

POSITION: Feet shoulder -width apart, weight equally distributed on both feet, feet in M T M posi-

balance, knees slightly bent, body facing front, head erect, look at opponent,
tion for

maximum

Photo #4.

HAND

POSITION: Right hand at butt end of club, hand at point, club held horizontal to ground
front of chest,

left

in

Photo #4.

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OFFENSIVE POSITION: MEDIUM CLUB

5.

(con'd.

BODY POSITION: Same HAND POSITION: Right

ent,
6.

as above.

hand holding butt end, left hand holding point end, point directed at opponclub held at 45 angle,

Photo #5.

BODY HAND

POSITION: Same as above. POSITION: Right hand holding butt end of club, left hand holding point end, club held vert
club held in front of

ical to ground, point up, chest, Photo #6.

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STRIKING METHODS:

MEDIUM CLUB

TENSION BLOW: POINT

HOW TO HOLD:
HOW TO

Right hand on butt end, fingers of left hand hooked over point end, club held horizontal to ground, Photo #1.

STRIKE: Build up tension by forcing point end forward (not letting go) and pulling back on
by sudden snap release

butt end of club; strike of left hand, Photo #2.

WHERE TO
HOW TO

STRIKE:

Strike into middle area or at

assailant's attacking arm, Photo #2.

FINISH: Finish into offensive stance.

TENSION BLOW: BUTT

HOW TO HOLD:

Left hand on point end, fingers of right hand hooked over butt end, club held horizontal to ground, Photo #3.

HOW TO

STRIKE: Build up tension by forcing

butt

end forward (not letting go) and pulling back on point end of club; strike by sudden snap release of right hand, Photo #4.

WHERE TO

STRIKE: Strike into middle area or assailant's attacking arm.

FINISH: Finish into offensive stance.

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HOW TO

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STRIKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

STRIKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

ONE HAND

IN

CENTER:
Grasp club
in

HOW TO HOLD:
HOW TO

center with right hand, body position in offensive stance.

thrust forward, Photo #1; striking across with point end, Photo #2; backhand blow, point end, Photo #3; jabbing with butt, Photo #4; across with butt end, Photo #5; backhand blow, butt end, Photo #6.
point,

STRIKE: Striking with

WHERE TO

side of head, Photo #3; chin or throat, Photo #4; or anystriking areas presented as target by assailant.
#1;

STRIKE: Solar plexus, Photo

HOW TO

FINISH: Follow through with other onehand blows, or resume offensive stance.

HOW TO HOLD:

HOW

of club with right hand, body position in offensive stance, club held at right angle to body of assailant. TO STRIKE: As assailant reaches out to attack, strike in upward direction, Photo #7, or downward direction, Photo #8, or side to side, Photos #9

Grasp center

and #10.

WHERE TO

STRIKE: Against assailant's wrists or

forearms, Photos #7 and #9, or any striking area presented as target by assailant. HOW TO FINISH: After thrusting assailant's arms out of range, continue striking as you circle your
opponent.

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STRIKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

STRIKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

ONE HAND ON POINT

Right hand grasps point 2" from end, body in offensive stance, Photo #1. (Note: methods should be practised using both hands, for versatilLeft-handed people should emphasize practise ity. with left hand for greater practicality. ) HOW TO, STRIKE: Thrust forward with point, Photo Jab with butt, Photo #2, or swinging blow from #1. side to side, Photos #3 and #4. WHERE TO STRIKE: Neck or jaw, Photo #1, side of head, Photos #3 and #4, or any other striking area presented as target by assailant. HOW TO FINISH: Recover into starting position or follow through with other one-hand blows.

HOW TO HOLD:

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STRIKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

grasps butt, 2" from end, body in offensive stance, Photo #1. HOW TO STRIKE: Thrust forward with point, Photo #1, jabbing with butt, Photo #2, or swinging blow, Photos #3 and #4. WHERE TO STRIKE: Solar plexus, Photo #1; chin, Photo #2; side of head, Photo #3; or any striking area presented as target by assailant. HOW TO FINISH: Recover into starting position or follow through with other one-hand blows.

ONE HAND ON BUTT: HOW TO HOLD: Right hand

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STRIKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

TWO-HAND HOLD

POINT
Right hand at butt, left hand at point, club held horizontal to ground, point toward assailant, Photo #1. HOW TO STRIKE: Thrust forward while taking short step with right foot, Photo #1. WHERE TO STRIKE: Into middle area of body, Photo #1.

HOW TO HOLD:

HOW TO

FINISH: Follow through with other twohand blows, or recover to starting position.
\
)

(Use same finish on all techniques shown on this page.

BUTT:

HOW TO HOLD:
point,

Right hand at butt,

left

hand

at

Photo #2.

HOW TO
CENTER:

STRIKE: Thrust

short step forward

butt forward while taking with right foot, Photo #2.

#2.

WHERE TO

STRIKE: Upper area, Photo

HOW TO HOLD:

ends of club, club held vertical, point up, Photo #3. HOW TO STRIKE: Striking with center of club, strike toward left, Photo #3, or right, Photo #4. WHERE TO STRIKE: Assailant strikes with fists, you hit his wrist or forearm, Photo #3, or at upper body area.
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Hands

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STRIKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

TWO-HAND HOLD

STRIKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

STRIKING WITH CENTER:

TWO HANDS
from
Strike

HORIZONTAL: HOW TO HOLD: Grasp

club with both hands, 2" ends, club held horizontal to ground, Photo #1.

HOW TO

STRIKE: Assailant attacks with

fists.

up against wrists with center of club, or down on arms, head, nose, shoulder, Photo #2.

WHERE TO
up,

STRIKE: Strike wrists, thrusting them

or strike in upper direction at chin or nose, Photo #1, or down, as described in paragraph above.

FINISH: After stopping attack, follow through with any two -hand blows.

HOW TO

VERTICAL: HOW TO HOLD: Grasp

club with both hands, 2" ends, club held vertical to ground, Photo #3.
laterally

from

HOW TO
right,

STRIKE: Assailant advances. Thrust club from right to left, Photo #3, or left to
STRIKE: At forearms, upper arm, shoul-

Photo #4.

WHERE TO

der, or side of head.

HOW TO

FINISH: After stopping attack, finish with any other two-hand blows.

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BLOCKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

ONE-HAND BLOCK: FOUR QUARTERS

HOW TO HOLD:

Hold club with hand

at butt end,

body

in offensive stance.

HOW TO BLOCK:

As assailant strikes

out with left

hand to upper-right quarter, slash with back-hand blow up and to right, Photo #1. Assailant strikes with right hand to your upper -left quarter, you slash across your body up and out, Photo #2. Assailant strikes with left hand to your lower-right quarter, you slash with backhand, down and out, Photo #3. Assailant strikes with right hand into lower-left quarter, you strike across, down and
out,

Photo #4.

WHERE TO

STRIKE: At wrists or forearms.

HOW TO

FINISH: After blocking initial attack, you must be prepared to ward off further attack and to retaliate with a variety of blows.
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BLOCKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

TWO-HAND BLOCK: FOUR QUARTERS

HOW TO HOLD:

Right hand

point end, club

at butt end, left hand at parallel to opponents body.

Assailant strikes with left hand to upper-right quarter, you slash with back-hand blow to side, striking with center of club, Photo Assailant strikes with right hand to upper-left #1. quarter, you strike to side with center of club, Photo #2. Assailant strikes with left hand to lower-right quarter, you strike down and out, using center of club, Photo #3. Assailant strikes with right hand into lower -left quarter, you strike across, down and out with center of club, Photo #4. WHERE TO STRIKE: At wrists or forearms. HOW TO FINISH: Continue striking, using variety of blows, until assailant is subdued.

HOW TO BLOCK:

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BLOCKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

BLOCK

1-2

PUNCH AND RETALIATION:

Right hand on butt, body in defensive stance, club at 45 angle, Photo #1. HOW TO BLOCK: Assailant strikes out with left hand Slash with back-hand into upper, right quarter. blow up and out, Photo #2. When assailant follows up with second blow with right hand to lower, left quarter, you strike across, down and out, Photo
#3.

HOW TO HOLD:

WHERE TO

STRIKE: When blocking,

strike at wrist

or forearm.

HOW TO

FINISH: After assailant has been stopped, strike into side of neck, Photo #4, or any striking area presented as target by assailant. Continue striking until opponent is subdued.

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BLOCKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

ONE-HAND DEFENSE AGAINST TOE

KICK:
offensive

HOW TO HOLD:
stance.

Right hand

at butt end,

HOW TO BLOCK:

Assailant starts forward kick into lower quarters, step back short step, slash down and across your body, driving his leg out of range, Photo #1.

WHERE TO

STRIKE: Side

of leg,

or ankle, Photo

#1.

HOW TO

FINISH: Follow blocking blow with blow upper part of assailant's body.

to

TWO-HAND DEFENSE AGAINST TOE

KICK:

HOW TO HOLD:

Right hand on butt end, left hand at point end, club held horizontal to ground, Photo #2.
Assailant starts forward kick to lower quarters, step back short step, raise club slightly; then, as kick continues, snap down with center of club, Photo #2.
shin,

HOW TO BLOCK:

WHERE TO STRIKE: Instep, ankle, or HOW TO FINISH: Follow blocking blow

upper part
of assailant s body.
!

Photo #2

with blow to

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BLOCKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

ONE-HAND AGAINST KNEE

KICK:

HOW TO HOLD:
stance.

Right hand at butt end, offensive

HOW TO BLOCK:

Assailant strikes out with right knee into lower quarters, step back short step, strike with back-hand blow, forcing his knee off to side, Photo #3.

WHERE TO

STRIKE: Side

of knee.
to

HOW TO

FINISH: Follow blocking blow with blow upper part of assailant s body.
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TWO-HAND BLOCK AGAINST KNEE

KICK:

HOW TO HOLD:

Right hand at butt end, left hand at point end, club vertical to ground, Photo #4.

HOW TO BLOCK:

Assailant strikes with right knee, you strike to right side, Photo #4.

HOW TO

FINISH: Follow blocking blow with blow to upper part of assailant's body.

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BLOCKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

DEFENSE AGAINST HIGH KICK:

HOW TO HOLD:
Photo
#1.

right hand on butt end, left hand on point end, club horizontal to ground,

Grasp with

HOW TO BLOCK:

Assailant starts forward kick, you step back short step, extend club out and down, preparing to catch his leg behind heel, Photo #1. As assailants leg becomes more extended, catch leg and start upward lift, Photo #2. Continue upward lift, raising your arms, straightening knees and going up on your toes, causing assailant to lose his balance backward, Photo #3, #4.

WHERE TO
opponent
1

STRIKE: Strike with center

s

of club

above

heel at tendon.

HOW TO

FINISH: Assailant is on the ground. Circle to one side or other to avoid being kicked, and be prepared to follow with additional blows, if necessary.

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BLOCKING METHODS: MEDIUM CLUB

DEFENSE AGAINST CLUB ATTACK: TWO-HAND HOLD

STRAIGHT THRUST: HOW TO HOLD: Right hand on
point end,
butt end,
left

hand on
Photo
#1.

club held horizontal to ground,

HOW TO BLOCK:
WHERE TO

Assailant thrusts his club forward, you strike down, using center of club, Photo #1.
assailant uses long club, strike his club. If assailant uses short club, strike his hand or wrist, Photo #1.
If

STRIKE:

HOW TO

FINISH: After stopping assailant's club, strike at his middle or upper area using point of club, Photo #2, or any other blows.

SIDE BLOW:

HOW TO HOLD:

Right hand on butt end, left hand on point end, club held at slight angle, Photo #3.

HOW TO BLOCK:
WHERE TO

Assailant starts a swinging sideblow, you block with center of club, Photo #3.

assailant uses long club, strike against his club. If short club is used, strike against his hand or wrist, Photo #3.
If

STRIKE:

HOW TO

FINISH: After stopping the attack, strike at middle or upper area, using butt of club, Photo #4, or any other blows.

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KNIFE DEFENSES: MEDIUM CLUB

DEFENSE AGAINST STRAIGHT THRUST: CROSS BLOW AND BACK-HAND BLOW

CROSS BLOW:

HOW TO HOLD:

Right hand holding butt end of club,

offensive position.

HOW TO BLOCK:
WHERE TO

Assailant begins thrust toward left side of body, you strike down and out, with cross-body blow, Photo #1.

STRIKE: At wrist, hand, or base

Photo
#1.

of

knife with center of club,

HOW TO

FINISH: After stopping attack, strike at upper body area with back-hand blow, Photo #2.

BACK-HAND BLOW:

HOW TO HOLD:

Right hand holding butt end of club,

offensive position.

HOW TO BLOCK:
WHERE TO

Assailant begins thrust forward at right side of your body, you strike down and out with back-hand blow, Photo #3.

STRIKE: At wrist, hand, or base

Photo #3.

of

knife with center of club,

HOW TO

FINISH: After stopping attack, strike upper body area with cross blow, Photo #4.

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KNIFE DEFENSES: MEDIUM CLUB

KNIFE DEFENSES: MEDIUM CLUB

DEFENSE AGAINST DOWNWARD ATTACK: ONE HAND HOLD

HOW TO HOLD:
stance.

Right hand at butt end, offensive

HOW TO BLOCK:
WHERE TO
Photo
#1.

Assailant begins downward blow,

you strike in up-and-out direction, backhand blow, Photo #1.

STRIKE: Wrist, hand, or base

of knife,

HOW TO

FINISH: After stopping attack, strike upper body area, Photo #2.

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DEFENSE AGAINST UPWARD ATTACK: ONE HAND HOLD

HOW TO HOLD:
stance.

Right hand at butt end,

offensive

HOW TO BLOCK:
WHERE TO
Photo #3.

Assailant begins upward thrust, you step back short step, strike down-and-out with back -hand blow, Photo #3.

STRIKE: Wrist, hand, or base

of knife,

HOW TO

FINISH: After stopping attack, strike upper body area, Photo #4, or middle area.

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KNIFE DEFENSES: MEDIUM CLUB

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GUN DEFENSES: MEDIUM CLUB

TENSION BLOW: POINT
before practicing
this):

(read section on distraction

HOW TO HOLD:
HOW TO

Right hand on butt end, fingers of left hand hooked over point end, club held horizontal to ground, Photo #1.

STRIKE: [Build up tension by forcing point end forward (not letting go) and pulling back on
snap release

butt end of club. Strike by sudden, of left hand, Photo #2.

WHERE TO
Photo #2.

STRIKE: Strike

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wrist or gun hand,

HOW TO

FINISH: After deflecting gun hand, reach over with your left hand and grasp opponent's gun hand and gun, making certain that your fingers clasp over hammer of gun to prevent firing; follow up with additional club blows to upper area until opponent is subdued, Photo #3.

TENSION BLOW: BUTT

before practicing
this):

(read section on distraction

HOW TO HOLD:

Same

as above, Photo #4.

HOW TO
right

STRIKE: Same as above, except, release hand for snap action blow, Photo #5. STRIKE: Same as above, Photo
#5.

WHERE TO

HOW TO
#6.

FINISH: Same as above, except, reach across with right hand to grasp gun and gun hand, follow with added blows until opponent is subdued, Photo

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GUN DEFENSES: MEDIUM CLUB

MEDIUM CLUB: USE OF UMBRELLA

1.

POINT:
to #1.

TWO-HANDHOLD
Photo #2.

HOW TO HOLD:
HOW TO
2.

Right hand on handle, left hand at point, umbrella held at 45 angle, point up, Pho-

USE: Stabbing motion with

point,

CENTER: TWO-HAND HOLD HOW TO HOLD: Right hand on handle,

point, to #3.

umbrella held horizontal

to

hand at ground, Pholeft

HOW TO
3.

USE: Thrusting forward motion, using center portion of umbrella for striking.

HANDLE: TWO-HAND HOLD HOW TO HOLD: Right hand at handle,

point,

hand at handle toward opponent, umbrella horileft

zontal to ground, Photo #4.

HOW TO
4.

USE: Smashing, forward thrust.

Holding umbrella with right hand at center, point toward opponent, umbrella held up at 45 angle, Photo #5. HOW TO USE: Stabbing motion with point.

HOW TO HOLD:

POINT:

ONE-HANDHOLD

HANDLE: ONE-HANDHOLD HOW TO HOLD: Right hand holding umbrella

5.

at

center, umbrella horizontal to ground, handle toward opponent, Photo #6. HOW TO USE: Smashing, forward thrust.

how to adapt medium club techniques to umbrella. You may use any of the techniques described for medium club and should
These are some examples
of

practise with improvised sticks for greatest versatility.

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MEDIUM CLUB: USE OF UMBRELLA

USE OF CANE: MEDIUM STICK

HOW TO HOLD CANE FOR STRIKING: BLOCKING AND PARRY, THRUST AND JAB, SMASH
BLOCKING AND PARRY POSITION:
Right hand at handle end of cane, left hand near point, cane held at 45 angle in front of body, point up, point eye-level, cane approximately 5" from body, prepare to block, parry, or strike with handle,

center, or point, Photo

#1.

variation of this position is to hold cane as described above, except that the handle is up and the
point down,

Photo

#2.

THRUST AND JAB POSITION:

Right hand on handle end of cane, left hand at point end, point of cane toward opponent, point of cane is held at slight angle up. Striking from this position is ordinarily with the point, but the handle and center may also be used, Photo #3.

variation of this position is to lead with your right side, holding handle end of cane toward opponent, Photo #4.

SMASH POSITION:
Right hand at handle, left hand at point, cane horizontal, handle toward opponent, cane at shoulder height, Photo #5. Blow is delivered in straight,

smashing action.

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USE OF CANE: MEDIUM STICK

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STRIKING METHODS: CANE

SLASH

JAB

BLOCK AND STRIKE BACK

SLASH: POINT
Right hand at handle end, body in offensive stance, Photo #1. HOW TO STRIKE: Assailant strikes out with left hand, you slash downward in lateral direction. WHERE TO STRIKE: Wrist or forearm. HOW TO FINISH: After stopping attack, follow with variety of blows until opponent is subdued.

HOW TO HOLD:

SLASH:
#2.

BUTT

HOW TO HOLD:

Left hand at point end of cane,

Photo

HOW TO STRIKE: Backhand blow, Photo #2. WHERE TO STRIKE: At upper area, Photo #2. HOW TO FINISH: After stopping attack, continue with
variety of blows until opponent
is

subdued.

JAB: POINT

HOW TO HOLD:

Left hand at point end, right hand on handle, point at opponent, cane horizontal to ground, body in offensive stance, Photo #3.
#3.

HOW TO STRIKE: forward thrust, Photo #3. WHERE TO STRIKE: Into middle area, Photo HOW TO FINISH: Recover to starting stance,
tinue striking until opponent is subdued.

or con-

BUTT HOW TO HOLD:

JAB:

in right hand, body in offensive stance, cane held horizontal to ground, handle toward opponent, Photo #4.

Handle end

HOW TO STRIKE: Forward thrust, Photo #4. WHERE TO STRIKE: Into upper area, Photo #4. HOW TO FINISH: Generally, best to follow-through
with slashing type of blow.
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BLOCK AND STRIKE BACK

HOW TO HOLD:
at point end,

Right hand at handle end,

in offensive stance.

left

hand

body

HOW TO BLOCK:
Photo #5.

Assailant strikes out with left fist, you slash across and down, striking with point,

WHERE TO STRIKE: Wrist or forearm, HOW TO FINISH: After stopping attack,

Photo #5.
let

go with right hand, strike opponent with handle, using backhand blow, whipping action, Photo #6.

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STRIKING METHODS: CANE

ONE-HAND: HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL

ONE-HAND: VERTICAL
Right hand at handle, body in offensive position, point toward opponent, Photo #L. HOW TO STRIKE: Sequence of blows: thrust point forward, Photo #1. Follow with upward blow with handle, Photo #2. Follow with smash, Photo #3 WHERE TO STRIKE: Begin sequence with blow to middle area, Photo #1. Follow with blow to middle area, Photo #2, or to upper area. Thirdblow to upper area, Photo #3. HOW TO FINISH: Recover to starting stance.

HOW TO HOLD:

ONE-HAND: HORIZONTAL

HOW TO HOLD:

Right hand

at handle,

body

in of-

fensive position, point toward opponent, Photo #1. HOW TO STRIKE: Sequence of blows: first blow is thrust forward, Photo #1. Follow with circular, slashing blow, Photo #4. Follow with smash using handle, Photo #5. WHERE TO STRIKE: All three blows into middle area, Photos #1, #4, #5, or into upper area. HOW TO FINISH: Recover to starting stance.

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STRIKING METHODS: CANE

USE OF CANE: MEDIUM STICK

STRIKING SEQUENCES: HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL
1.

HORIZONTAL
Right hand at base (or handle), hand at point, offensive stance, Photo #1.
left

HOW TO HOLD:
HOW TO

STRIKE: First blow

is

a straight thrust

with point, Photo #1; followed by blow with center of cane, Photo #2; followed by smash with handle of cane, Photo #3.

WHERE TO
into

STRIKE:

Into solar plexus,

Photo

#1,

or

any middle or upper area.

HOW TO
is

FINISH: Continue striking until opponent subdued, or return to on-guard position.

2.

VERTICAL
Right hand at base, left hand at point, offensive stance, Photo #4.

HOW TO HOLD:

HOW TO

STRIKE: First blow

is

a straight thrust

with point, Photo #4; followed by blow with center of cane, Photo #5; followed by smashing blow with handle of cane, Photo #6.

WHERE TO

STRIKE:

upper area, Photo

Into #6.

middle area, Photo

#4,

or

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USE OF CANE: MEDIUM STICK

YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG STICK

Note: The following Aikido and

long stick defenses are included in this book for two reasons, though they do not have the practical application of the other work shown. Many of my students have expressed an interest in the use Furthermore, of different kinds of sticks. practise of these defenses will be found to be good exercise and excellent for developing dexterity and coordination. They are definitely not recommended by me for actual use. They are effective only after long training.

Yawara

For practise use a stick 5 to 7 feet in length. For safety, pad one or both ends. If one end
is

padded, that

is

the point end.

ON-GUARD POSITION: Grasp

point end with left hand, approximately one -third distance from end of With right hand grasp butt end about onestick. third distance from end. Hold stick at 45 angle across body about 6" out from body. Feet in fighting stance, Photo #1.

SITUATION: Opponent

starts attack with left fist.

DEFENSE: Block

strike into ent starts blow with right hand,

arm with butt end of stick, or body or arm pit, Photo #2. As opponhis

strike

down on

his

forearm, Photo

#3.

ARM

stopping fist blows, slide point end of stick between his arm and body and twist up, Photo #4. Making movements continuous, regrip stick with right hand near point and left hand at butt as you step in with your right foot, Photo Pivot about by placing your left foot behind #5. opponent and step back with right foot. Twist stick in clockwise direction, bending his arm behind him, rendering him helpless, Photo #6.

LOCK: After

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YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG STICK

YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG STICK

NOTE: Use chokes
only in situations of grave danger.

FRONT CHOKE
USE: After stopping any attack and weakening your adversary and you are ready to
go into a finish.

WHEN TO

First step to right side of opponent with your left foot, placing the center of stick across his throat. Place right foot across and behind his feet, PhoYou may throw him to the ground by apto #1. plying pressure back and down with stick.

SIDE

CHOKE

Use as above.
Step to right side of opponent with left foot, placing the center of stick against left side of his neck. Keeping motion continuous, step through with right foot and apply pressure by pulling toward
you,

Photo #2.

REAR CHOKE
Use as above, when you are behind your opponent
after stopping his attack.

Bring stick over his head and place center

of

stick against his throat, stepping in with right foot between his feet. Place side of your hip against his hips and apply pressure by pulling

back, Photo #3.

BACK THROW WITH STICK

SITUATION: Opponent crouches
Photo #4.
to avoid

your stick,

COUNTER:

Quickly, before he can regain upright position, place stick behind his knee and butt with your right shoulder into his chest, tripping him back over the stick, Photo #5.
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YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG STICK

YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG STICK

WALK-AROUND TRIP
SITUATION: Opponent
is

attempting

fist attack.

DEFENSE:

Slide point end of stick

between his

legs,

Photo #1, at approximately knee height. Move quick ly to your right, keeping stick in place, until he loses balance and falls, Photo #2.

BACK TRIP
SITUATION: Use
after stopping fist attack.

DEFENSE: Grasp opponents

right arm with your left hand, place stick behind his knee, planting point of stick firmly on ground. Pull around and down with left arm and pull top of stick up with right hand at the same time, tripping opponent,

Photo

#3.

FORWARD TRIP
SITUATION: Use
after stopping fist attack.

DEFENSE: Grasp

opponent's right arm with your left hand, place stick in front of his knee, planting point of stick firmly on ground. Pull down and around with left hand and pull top of stick up with right hand until opponent trips, Photo #4. Final action of this trip is same as for back trip, with difference only in placement of stick.

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YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG STICK

YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG STICK

Note: Practice these defenses for dexterity and coordination. In practical use they should not be attempted by beginners. Much training is needed to reach perfection.

ARM AND NECK LOCK

for you, grasp his right wrist with your left hand. Your right hand holds stick Pull his at butt, one -third from end, Photo #1. arm straight, place stick at back of his neck and Pressure is pull his arm over stick, Photo #2. applied by forcing down on his right hand and lifting up on butt end of stick.

As opponent reaches

BASIC WRIST

HOLD AND REAR TRIP

his hand in basic wrist hold (described in section on small Yawara To trip, place stick stick) and apply pressure. between his legs, Photo #3. Take him to ground by pulling stick to you and by twisting his wrist. Use sharp, quick motions.

As opponent reaches, grasp

REVERSE WRIST HOLD AND FORWARD TRIP

As opponent reaches, grasp
hand in reverse wrist hold (described in section on small Yawara stick) and apply pressure. To trip him forward,
his

By place stick in front of his legs, Photo #4. twisting wrist sharply you can bring him to the ground.

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YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG

LOCKS, HOLDS, TRIPS

STICK:

YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG STICK

Note: These defenses to be practiced for dexterity and coordination. In actual use, they are practical only after much training. Beginners should not use them.

POLE-VAULT KICK
SITUATION: Opponent rushes you.

DEFENSE: Holding

butt end in right hand and center of stick in left hand, place point end to ground approximately 4 in front of you. Leap up and at opponent, using stick for support to drive kick. Using stick in this manner you have full body weight behind kick, striking opponent with little loss of balance. You may strike with one foot, Photo #1, or with

both feet, Photo #2.

BLOCK WITH STICK AND LEG THROW

SITUATION: Fist attack

DEFENSE: With

center of stick strike against opponents forearms and step forward with left foot, Photo #3. Place right foot behind opponents leg, Photo #4. Push back against his chest with stick, tripping him backward over your leg.

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YAWARA AND AIKIDO LONG STICK

now obsolete. Though Quarter -Staff does not have the same practical function as the other methods of stick-fighting in
is

THE ART OF QUARTER-STAFF

I

for several reasons, among which are its great value as exercise for general health and for coordination.
this book,
it

have included

The movements which are part of quarter -staff practice are excellent and very easily learned. When properly dressed, anyone can play with a six-foot
It is a particularly efstaff without fear of injury. fective way of overcoming fear of physical contact in boys who (quite sensibly) resist boxing as a sport. It just doesn't make sense to have to take physical punishment in order to practice a physical contact sport,

as boxing requires.
In the This is not a full course on Quarter -Staff following pages you will find enough of the fundamentals to be able to practice with pleasure and to good
.

effect.

AT-EASE POSITION:

Fighters stand in natural stance with feet shoulder -width apart. Staff is held with right hand palm-in and left hand palm-out. Hands are approximately one-third of the way in from each end of staff, Photo #1. Fighters remain standing in same position as above, staffs are held at 45 angle, approximately six inches out from body, Photo #2.

READY STANCE:

ON-GUARD:
#3.

Fighters step slightly forward with left foot, assuming stance similar to boxer's stance. Extend upper part of staff toward partner, Photo

SALUTE: As
ter-Staff,

in

most sports, there

and finish

is

a formal salute

to signal the start

of a match. In Quarthe salute is a light touch of staff points.

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DRESS:
(fencei^s safe dress consists of helmet is best), PADDED JACKET (this may be improvised; safety is determined by ability to strike at
Full,

HELMET

padded areas without inflicting pain), LEG GUARDS (similar to hockey leg guards; again, these may be improvised and safety is determined by ability to
strike without inflicting pain), PADDED GLOVES (fencer s or boxing gloves; if boxing gloves are used, improvise padded protection for wrists). If all the above dress protection is not available, for safe play use rules which forbid aiming of blows to any unpadded area of the body.
!

STAFFS:
be improvised from 1 M to 2 M diameter dowel, and can be from 5 to 7 feet in length. Youngsters can use staffs improvised from broom handles.
Staffs

may

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QUARTER-STAFF: BASIC BLOWS

1.

DOWNSTROKE:
down.
as left hand

Strike with upper end, at 45 angle For power in striking, right hand goes back

moves forward, Photo

#1.

2.

UPSTROKE:
up. For right hand

Strike with lower end, at 45 angle, power in striking, left hand goes back as

moves forward, Photo

#2.

3.

JAM

Raise

face height,
4.

staff to horizontal position, at right hand forward, Photo #3.

your

on-guard position. Blow delivered by thrusting forward with both hands, using center of staff, Photo #4.
Staff is held in

BUTT:

is

5.

RAM: Release

right hand grip and grasp with right hand just below left hand. Lower point of staff so that aim is approximately at his head. Blow is de-

livered with forward,

6.

ramming motion, Photo

#5.

CUTLASS BLOW:

Slide left hand down to just above right hand. Draw point of staff back, deliver swinging, downward blow, Photo #6.

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QUARTER-STAFF: BASIC BLOWS

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QUARTER-STAFF: BLOWS & BLOCKS & COUNTERS

Photo
#1:

strikes with downstroke. Right man blocks with upper end of staff. Counter with upstroke.

Left

man

Photo

#2:

Left man strikes with upstroke, right man blocks with lower end of staff. Counter with downstroke. Left man strikes with side stroke aimed at center of body, right man blocks with BUTT blow. Counter with downstroke, or upstroke.
strikes with side stroke, using lower end of staff (note different direction of blows in #3 h. #4). Right man blocks with BUTT blow, countering with downstroke or upstroke.

Photo

#3:

Photo

#4:

Left

man

Photo

#5: Left

strikes with JAM. Right man blocks with upper end of staff and counters with UPSTROKE or BUTT or RAM.

man

Photo

#6:

man strikes Right man blocks

Left

with variation of RAM. with variation of Upstroke and counters with JAM or CUTLASS blow.

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QUARTER-STAFF: BLOWS & BLOCKS & COUNTERS

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QUARTER-STAFF: BLOWS & BLOCKS & COUNTERS

Photo
#7:

strikes with point of staff aimed at lower area of body. Right man blocks with UPSTROKE and counters with DOWN-

Left

man

STROKE.
Photo
#8:

Left man strikes with side stroke using lower end of staff. Right man blocks with variation of UPSTROKE, blocking with center of staff and countering with JAM. Left man strikes with DOWNSTROKE (straigh down). Right man blocks with center of staff held high. Counter is awkward from this block, best to return to on-guard position.

Photo

#9:

Photo

#10:

Left

man
Right

strikes with

UPSTROKE

(straight

up).

man

blocks with center of staff

held low. Counter is awkward from this block, return to on-guard position.

Photos

#11

Left man strikes with BUTT (staff in horizontal position). Right man feints with UPSTROKE and goes into counter of a leaping DOWNSTROKE (Photo #12).

&

#12:

First practice basic blows Then pracin give-and-take style with your partner. Then go tice blows and blocks in give-and-take style. on to blows, blocks, and counters in give-and-take. Give-and-take style is where all movements are prearranged and there is no element of surprise. When you can do all blows, blocks, and counters with ease (the time varies greatly for different people; some can reach this degree of proficiency within weeks, others in months) proceed to free practice. Free practice means that you attempt blows, blocks, and counters on each other without pre-arrangement. You can judge relative skill by scoring number of un-blocked
hits

METHOD OF PRACTICE:

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QUARTER-STAFF: BLOWS & BLOCKS & COUNTERS

RELEASE FROM CHAIR: ARM LOCK, REMOVE FROM CHAIR: ARM LOCK
RELEASE FROM CHAIR: ARM LOCK
SITUATION: Suspect
is

POLICE METHODS:

holding on to chair, Photo

#1.

ACTION:

Strike into back of hand with butt end of stick, numbing and causing release, Photo #1. Grasp his left wrist with your left hand, pulling his arm straight out and turning elbow joint up, with your right forearm apply pressure against

down, Photo #2. For come-along, apply pressure down on elbow joint and pull up at wrist with your left hand.
joint, continue to

elbow

REMOVE FROM
to seat,

CHAIR:

ARM LOCK
chair, holding on

SITUATION: Suspect

is sitting in

resisting arrest, Photo #3.

ACTION:

Strike into shoulder

elbow to effect release, Photo #4. With your left hand, grasp his left wrist and pull his arm out straight and slightly back. At the same time, reach under his arm and place butt end of stick at his chest and apply pressure, Photo #5. Lower his left arm across your right forearm by pushing down with your left hand and up with your left arm, keeping stick firmly into his chest, Photo #6.

of stick, strike into

muscle with butt end numbing arm, Photo #3. Or you may

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RELEASE FROM CHAIR: ARM LOCK, REMOVE FROM CHAIR: ARM LOCK

POLICE METHODS:

RELEASE FROM DOOR

POLICE METHODS: SEARCH AND TAKEDOWN,

SEARCH AND TAKEDOWN:

SITUATION: Suspect with hands on wall, feet spread. Your object is search, but you are prepared to go Your right foot into takedown in event of trouble.
placed in front of his right ankle, stick in your left hand, searching with right hand, Photo #1.
is

ACTION: Suspect attempts

break away, but you sweep his right leg up and back with your foot, and strike with butt end of stick at his elbow, Photo #2.
to
fall

Continue to pull up, causing opponent to ward. Apply handcuffs, Photo #3.

for-

RELEASE FROM DOOR:

SITUATION: Suspect refuses
Photo #4.
to be taken

and

is

hold-

ing on to door, furniture, or anything stationary,

ACTION: You

end of stick into back of his hand or wrist, numbing and causing release, Photo #4. Or strike into nerves at back of knee, numbing leg temporarily, Photo #5. If suspect is insensitive to pain (drug addict, person violently enraged, drunk), you may need to use take-down. Hit with butt end of stick at back of hand, kick into back of knee with right foot, and pull back and down at his collar, Photo #6. If these three actions are done simultaneously, opponent will be taken down on his back.
hit with butt

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POLICE METHODS: SEARCH AND TAKEDOWN,

RELEASE FROM DOOR

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POLICE METHODS: COME-ALONGS

SMALL STICK UNDER ARM, SMALL STICK IN THROAT

1.

SMALL STICK UNDER ARM:

striking blows.

SITUATION: Arrest without

ACTION: Your

hand grasps his left wrist, pulling out and up, Photo #1. Keeping his arm firmly extended, place stick into nerves of arm- pit and apply pressure up, Photo #2. Keep your adversary moving for best control when using this method.
left

2.

SMALL STICK

IN

THROAT:
striking blows.

SITUATION: Arrest without

ACTION: With your

hand grasp sleeve of upper right arm, with right hand holding stick and cloth (or lapel) at the same time, Photo #3. Move around to rear of opponent, allowing point of stick to push into hollow of throat (maintain your grip of cloth with right hand), Photo #4. Step behind him and walk him, Photo #5. The amount of pressure at throat depends on the resistance of adversary. A very slight pressure will suffice
left
if

he does not offer much resistance. If he strug gles, increase the pressure at throat for full con

trol.

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POLICE METHODS: COME-ALONGS

POLICE METHODS: MEDIUM STICK

UNDER ARM COME-ALONG, BENT ARM LOCK (HAMMER LOCK) AND TAKE-DOWN
1.

UNDER ARM COME-ALONG:

wrist with your left hand and raise arm slightly, Photo #1. Jam point of club into arm pit and at the same time walk opponent forward, Photo #2. Maintain some pressure into arm pit. Because of nerve centers in arm pit, there will be enough pain to allow you to move him without resistance for a short perThis is only for temporary control; your opiod. ponent can move out of this when he recovers from
left

Grasp opponents

impact

of first pain.

2.

BENT ARM LOCK (HAMMER LOCK) AND TAKE-DOWN:

hand reach across and grasp sleeve at left arm, placing point of stick between forearm and body, Photo #3. Continue moving stick through and up, levering his arm into bent position behind him, Photo #4. Step around behind him and move your Con left hand quickly up to his collar, Photo #5. tinue to apply upward pressure with stick andforward pressure against his neck for take-down,

You are facing opponent.

With your

left

Photo #6.

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POLICE METHODS: MEDIUM STICK

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POLICE METHODS: ARM LOCK

SITUATION: Opponent faces
on-guard position.

#1

you, you are in natural

ACTION: Reach

out with right hand and hook the stick behind his upper arm, place the back of your left hand on the back of his forearm, Photo #1. Apply pressure down with right hand, up with left hand, bending his arm back and stepping around to his rear, Photo #2. Bend his arm up his back and step back with right foot into M T position, slipping your left hand through to a point over his elbow; then place stick into opponent's throat, Photo #3. Pull back with stick, forcing him upright, and pull up with your left arm, Photo #4. You now have assailant under complete control.
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ARM LOCK

POLICE METHODS:
#4

AND TAKE-DOWN
in natural
left

SITUATION: Opponent faces you, you are

on-guard position, opponent reaches with hand, Photo #1.

ACTION: Grasp opponent's

left

wrist with your

left

hand, Photo #1. Pull his arm forward and twist arm so that his elbow is up; then with butt end of stick apply pressure against elbow down and pull up with left hand, Photo #2.

FINISH: Continue pressure on elbow until adversary is forced to ground, Photo #3. You have him under control and in pain and may, with no difficulty, bend his arm around in back of him, Photo #4, making it simple to apply handcuffs.

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POLICE METHODS:

ARM LOCKS

#2

AND

#3

ARM LOCK

#2:

SITUATION: Opponent faces you, you are

on-guard position.

in natural

ACTION: Reach

hand and hook stick behind his upper arm, Place the back of your left hand at the back of his forearm, Photo #1. Apply pressure down with right hand and up with left hand, sliding his stiffened arm toward your neck and slipping your left arm across his elbow, Photo #2. Lock his wrist against your neck, your left forearm applying pressure with the stick, both hands moving down, Photo #3. By continuing the pressure down, you can take your
out with right

opponent to the ground.

ARM LOCK

#3:

SITUATION: Opponent faces you and reaches with

both hands.

ACTION: You

strike his left hand out of range using butt end of stick, while you grasp back of right hand with your left hand, Photo #4. Twist his wrist back while you strike at nerve center at elbow or forearm, using butt end of stick with

enough force to numb, Photo #5. Pivot around so that you are facing the same direction as your opponent, lock his elbow firmly against your body and strike with point end of stick into face or neck, Photo #6.

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POLICE METHODS:

ARM LOCKS

#2

AND

#3

POLICE DEFENSES AGAINST GUN FROM DISTANCE:

SMALL AND MEDIUM STICK

1.

DISTANCE DEFENSE WITH SMALL STICK:

Assailant holding gun out of arm reach, you are holding small stick in right hand, Pho-

ATTACK:
to #1.

DEFENSE:

Distract opponent's attention, then throw stick at gun hand. This causes reaction of opponent moving hand away, Photo #2.

FINISH: Draw your weapon and simultaneously step to the right side and drop to right knee, Photo #3.
Note: All these motions (throwing, stepping, and dropping to knee) tend to confuse and distract your opponent. )

2.

DISTANCE DEFENSE WITH MEDIUM STICK:

Assailant holding gun out of arm reach, you are holding stick in left hand, Photo #4.

ATTACK:

DEFENSE:
to #5.

Distract opponent, throw stick at gun hand, simultaneously draw your weapon, Pho-

FINISH: Side step, drop

to one knee,

Photo #6.

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POLICE DEFENSES AGAINST GUN FROM DISTANCE:

SMALL AND MEDIUM STICK

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DEFENSES FOR THE BLIND: HOW TO STRIKE WITH CANE

AT INDICATION OF DANGER:
HOLDING HANDLE OF CANE ACROSS BODY (PHOTO #1):
a.

IN

RIGHT HAND,

b.
c.

Swing backhand blow at area approximating own head level, Photo #2. Swing backhand blow at area approximating own waist level, Photo #3. Swing backhand blow at area approximating own knee level, Photo #4.

HOLDING CANE WITH BOTH HANDS, STRIKING WITH CENTER:

a.

b.

Swing cane up and down in front of body in continuous motion, Photo #5. Thrust straight forward at own neck level, Photo #6.

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DEFENSES FOR THE BLIND: HOW TO STRIKE WITH CANE

DEFENSES FOR THE BLIND: FROM THE GROUND

FROM THE GROUND, ADVERSARY STANDING:

a.

Hold cane over head as in Photo #1, strike backhand blow with arm fully extended, Photo #2.

b. If assailant is kicking, strike with backhand blow with arm bent into approximate shin area, Photo #3.
c.

Using two hands on cane, thrust forward with center into approximate shin or knee area, Photo #4.

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DEFENSES FOR THE BLIND: FROM THE GROUND

FROM THE GROUND, ADVERSARY STANDING CLOSE:

Photo
#1:

Holding cane in both hands at handle end, slide cane between legs of adversary at approximate knee level.

Photo
Photo

#2:

Twist cane between legs of adversary and rise to sitting position.

Continue to rise and twist.

#3: #4:

Photo
Photo

As you
to fall.

rise and twist, adversary begins

#5:

Adversary on ground, you take offensive

position.

NOTE: Twisting and

rising motion should be continuous and strong.

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STICK DEFENSES USING CRUTCHES

SITUATION: The
situation for all the following defenses is one in which the opponent is moving in for an attack from the front. The specific attack These defenses may be used is not important. against a great variety of intended attacks.

1.

UPWARD SWING BLOW:

Balance on strong leg and crutch. Lock other crutch under arm and swing up sharply using leverage of your arm and shoulder for power. Strike with center of crutch into attacking arm or into any of nerve centers (see nerve center chart), Photo #1.

2.

JAB WITH POINT: As opponent moves in, draw Draw shoulcrutch up in horizontal position.
der back as far as possible without losing balance and thrust forward, striking with point, Photo #2.

3.

SLASH WITH UPPER END: As opponent moves

balance yourself as firmly as possible on stronger leg and one crutch. Remove other crutch from under your arm and grasp with hand at center. Deliver swinging blow at opponent, striking into head or neck with upper end of crutch, Photo
in,

#3.
4.

SLASH WITH LOWER END: Same

to #4.

as above, ex-

cept using lower end of crutch for striking, Pho-

5.

TRIP AFTER STRIKING: After opponent

ened from blows, slip end of legs, Photo #5. To trip, twist forward, applying pressure behind his knee, forcing him off balance, Photo #6. When he falls, place yourself in good balance, and be prepared to deliver additional blows, if necessary.

weakcrutch between his

is

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STICK DEFENSES USING CRUTCHES

STICK DEFENSES

FROM WHEEL
CANE

CHAIR:

YAWARA
YAWARA

STICK,
STICK:

SITUATION: Opponent grabs your hand, Photo

#1.

DEFENSE: With

butt end of stick strike into back of his hand, Photo #1. Even a moderate blow will cause enough pain to effect release. Be ready to carry on with additional blows to opponent's

body.

Opponent is reaching or striking with his right hand, Photo #2. DEFENSE: With butt end of Yawara stick strike at his wrist or forearm, Photo #2.

SITUATION:

SITUATION: Opponent
Photo #3. DEFENSE: With
left

is

very close

in

and striking,

hand block his blow and with

right hand strike into his face or body, using butt end of stick, Photo #3.

CANE:
SITUATION: Opponent is striking, Photo #4. DEFENSE: Grasp handle end of cane in both hands
and strike with center of cane into his arm, PhoUse body twist to give more power to blow. to #4. Be ready to follow with any of cane striking methods
.

SITUATION: Opponent is attempting attack, Photo DEFENSE: Grasp butt end of cane with right hand and center of cane with left hand. Use jabbing
motion
to strike into

#5.

opponent

throat,

Photo #5.

SITUATION: Attack is very close-in, Photo #6. DEFENSE: Grasp butt end of cane with left hand and
point with right hand.

Strike at

opponents face

with center of cane, Photo #6.

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YAWARA

FROM WHEEL
CANE

CHAIR:

STICK,

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