Complete vortex control self defense combines the best techniques from a wide range of martial arts to create the ultimate streeteffective fighting method. Turn your walking cane into a selfdefense tool the cane is a discreet weapon that can be used for hooking, blocking, and striking, particularly for those citizens who may already be carrying it as a mobility aid. Innocuous, usually legal, and very useful, the pocket stick is an accessory that everyone can afford. Discussion in nonfirearm weapons started by leadcounsel, sep 14. The walking stick method of selfdefence fight times magazine. The student of the art of selfdefence with a walkingstick might think it hardly worth while to study any particular method of defending himself which might insure him against an attack by a savater, or footboxer. They are easy to carry and easy to use as a self defense weapon. Jun 15, 2015 how to use your walking stick in self defense. Pierre vigny was a french masteratarms born in paris in 1866 who was active during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
Note all articles on this site are for historical information and academic study only. Walking sticks and canes your secret self defense weapon. This self defense system will teach you handtohand combat, knife defense, and stick fighting. A basic introduction to a few ways to use a walking stick as a self defence tool. This manual will soon be available in html format as well. Introduction it must be understood that the new art of self defence with a walking stick, herewith introduced for the first time, differs essentially from single stick or swordplay. The walking stick method of selfdefence academy of karate.
It contains an entire system for self defense with a simple stick. The authoritative guide to using the cane or walking stick for selfdefense is a no nonsense book written for anyone who wants to learn how to use the cane or walking stick as a fighting weapon for realworld selfdefense the ultimate selfdefense weapon for everyone. It has recently been assimilated by me into my system of selfdefence called bartitsu. Dec 31, 2003 the walking stick is a convenient and formidable weapon in the hands of a man trained to use it. The attacker can use one or both hands on the stick, which doesnt really change my tactics while defending. As you advance through the training modules of the system you will become. With the carry and use of firearms and knives gradually becoming more restricted by law, the stick is becoming an increasingly viable implement of practical selfdefense for ordinary citizens. Advice on the use of various weapons, the revolver and the automatic pistol. I have been a martial arts instructor for 33 years. The walking stick method of selfdefense by anonymous. Self defence with a stick for seniors 3 when you see a city gent unless that is a contradiction in terms these days with a rolled up newspaper you may be looking at a most potent weapon being carried right out in the open, it. After you complete this program you will not need to take another self defense course ever again. They are easy to carry and easy to use as a selfdefense weapon.
A dowel not much bigger than an ergonomic writing pen is actually among one of the most effective closequarters selfdefense weapons you probably arent carrying. Innocuous and unassuming the walking stick or cane, unlike a firearm or edged weapon, is legal to carry anywhere and everywhere. Blackswift sticks are walking stick that doubles as a cane for selfdefense. For most of my time teaching and practicing martial arts ive been against the palm stick for self defense. Introduction it must be understood that the new art of selfdefence with a walkingstick, herewith introduced for the first time. So, we have herewith created and published from our extensive library this short manual entitled instant selfdefense, available in this pdf. Craig gemeiner is the current president and technical director of the australian savate federation inc and has produced two dvds on the walking stick method of self defence based on the vigny lang method. How to use your walking stick in selfdefense youtube.
Instructor of handtohand fighting, the infantry school, camp benning, columbus, georgia and at united states training camps and cantonments, 1917 and 1918. Sullivan, kirk lawson and the bata egroup for allowing us the opportunity to host this manual in pdf format. It is an excellent blocking and striking implement that can also be used to hook and pull an attacker offbalance although this does expose the wielder to the danger of having his own center of gravity disrupted. Another way to defend yourself when your adversary is armed with a stout stick, and you are carrying only an umbrella or an unreliable cane, in case the student of the art of selfdefence with a walkingstick finds difficulty in mastering the preceding method of defence, here is an alternative, equally. Five or six inches of wood, plastic, or metal doesnt seem like much, does it.
This, and the preceding method of self defense with a walking stick, may be practised upon a swordsman armed with a sword or a dagger with absolute certainty of success. Pdf stick fighting techniques of self defense download. Selfmonitoring it is very important to monitor yourself over your lifetime, in particular once you are older than 50, as nobody can do a better job. The techniques of the double handed method are the most well known of fairbairns stick system but they are only a small part of his combative stick instruction. Self defense pdf presents learn self defense at home and become deadlier then a stick of dynamite. First of all a big thankyou to ralph grasso, joseph p. Aug 16, 2015 this self defense pdf offers you advanced martial arts training in a simple and easy to use pdf.
However i am not a fan of someone swinging a baseball bat or a stick at my head. A wide variety of self defense stick options are available to you, such as usage, certification, and battery type. Buy ias black self defense stick\n online at low price of rs. Walking sticks make great selfdefense weapons and can be carried with you just about anywhere in the world, including airports and other places where you could be vulnerable to an attack. How to defend yourself with a stick against the most dangerous kick of an expert kicker. In the art of selfdefence with a walkingstick, the stick is held in the hand with the thumb overlapping the fingers, and not, as in singlestick or swordplay, with the thumb resting on the blade. This simple hooked stick can be hidden in plain sight due to its discreet appearance, and can be carried in nonpermissive environments where more conventional weapons. The secrets of jujitsu a complete course in self defense columbus, georgia, 1920.
The books chapter on stick work is based on langs walking stick method of selfdefence. Recently however after much testing and training ive come to realize the palm stick can be a great self defense tool, as long as you dont use it like the vast majority of instructors demonstrate. The art of self defense following are a series of techniques commonly found in most martial arts schools. The different methods of defending oneself with a walkingstick or. Finally, special thanks to the exiles for hosting the original pdf transciptions. For this reason we must treat a stick attack as a potential deadly threat, and defend accordingly. The tactical flashlight as a palm stick can also blind an attacker at night, and the pen as a palm stick can be used as a dagger. It will need a lot of close study, but if you persevere and do the exercises they require a good deal of effort and time, and they can be very difficult at the beginning you will have a a very effective method of self defense, and a very nice way of passing the time when you walk with your stick. A casual glance through the book will enable the reader to grasp many hither to unknown ways of converting a walking stick into a weapon of no mean order should the occasion to employ it arise. They are, without doubt, the most savage and terrifying self defense techniques known to man.
A walking stick can be a very practical tool to help us in our self defense and has many marital. The different methods of defending oneself when attacked under unequal conditions parti survival spot. Personally, i have tried one or other of these examples time after time against good swordsmen, and have never failed to bring the trick through successfully. The walking stick method of selfdefence fight times. The self defense training system sdts, the ultimate self defense program. The art of self defence in the street with or without weapons emile andre a resume of the simplest and most effective elements of french boxing, wrestling, cane and baton play, and knife and dagger play, with special details on surprise street attacks. The system presented in langs book, believed to have been a development of pierre vignys art of self defence with a walking stick, is undoubtedly.
Walking sticks make great self defense weapons and can be carried with you just about anywhere in the world, including airports and other places where you could be vulnerable to an attack. Using a walking stick in self defence derryhick sticks. An entire system this republication of a stick fighting manual from the early part of the 20th century is a real gem. Mar 01, 2004 the walking stick is a convenient and formidable weapon in the hands of a man trained to use it. With the carry and use of firearms and knives gradually becoming more restricted by law, the stick is becoming an increasingly viable implement of practical self defense for ordinary citizens. So, here are 4 things that matter the most when choosing a protective cane in that order. The art of self defence in the street with or without weapons. There have been enough dog attacks in georgia that carrying a stick while walking makes good sense. Faithful and complete kirk lawsons republication of h. Introduction in major league baseball, a hitter could have a long and productive career by maintaining a. Best material for walking stick and self defense the. The site also profiles a number of instructors, along. Taking advantage of such opportunity, this course provides training in the appropriate carry, rapid deployment, overall safe operational handling and manipulation of the walking stick cane in a defensive manner. The material is ed, and can only be used in the format in which it is presented i.
Sep 29, 2009 the books chapter on stick work is based on langs walking stick method of selfdefence. Swinging the cane and striking with the back of the crook produces. Dec 17, 2009 a powerful, portable, simple device that greatly amplifies your ability to deliver force when necessary, the pocket stick is an overlooked and underestimated self defense tool. It endeavors to provide the products that you want, offering the best bang for your buck.
G lang an english officer of the indian police force and author of the walking stick method of self defence. Discover an effective and easy to learn method of self defense. I would feel strange carrying a stick or a staff in the city. Langs walking stick method of self defence is a complete and faithful reproduction of the original work, even down to font and layout. If used correctly, a stick can be incredibly powerful and even fatal if the blow is delivered effectively. In the early 1920s, superintendent of police in india h. Now travel 20 miles into the major city here and that reasoning doesnt make as much sense. For self defense its good to have some mass as well. Learn self defense at home and martial arts strategies to defend yourself and the people you love. Stick for self defense discussion in filipino martial arts general started by stonewall50, feb 25, 2017. About 5% of these are self defense supplies, 6% are baton. Learn how to protect yourself and the ones you love at anytime anywhere. In part i of our selfdefense cane series of webexclusive articles, we discussed why a cane can serve as an excellent selfdefense tool even if you dont need one to walk. If you run a womens self defense program, and are looking for material to handout to your studentsclients, these pdfs of the different course modules are available for use.
The results of selfdefense actions are described in the most accurate way possible, taking into account the factors of relative size, strength, health and emotions. Dec 12, 2014 the defensive walking cane is a remarkably intuitive weapon. This is speedily being done by kelpie, and we look forward to this. Contents cannot be copied, republished or transmitted without prior consent from craig gemeiner. The walking stick is a convenient and formidable weapon in the hands of a man trained to use it. Theres no license for sticks, so carrying a stick as a weapon is problematic. While the material, shape, length, and design of your pocket stick is a matter of personal preference, the basic concept behind the device is one that has been applied. Few men are seen nowadays without a stick of some kind in their hands while out. But if you really read it with care you will find one of the best self defense manuals in the market. The raven is the right blend of speed, power and style. A great deal of money could be earned and fame accrued. The system presented in langs book, believed to have been a development of pierre vignys art of self defence with a walking stick, is undoubtedly the most complete of all of the early 1900s treatises on this subject.
Jun 27, 2012 defensive use of the walking stick cane jutsu. Sullivan, kirk lawson and the bata egroup for allowing us the opportunity to. The walking stick method of self defense the exiles. The double handed method is shown in the greatest part in fairbairns books all in fighting. A walking stick can be a very practical tool to help us in our selfdefense and has many marital.
In 1941 langs manual was translated into hebrew and for a period of time was adopted into the kapap syllabus later to be included as part of the training undertaken by israeli special units known as palmach. The first techniques every self defense practitioner should learn come from boxing, thai boxing, stand up wrestling, and brazilian jiu jitsu, and you can see the techniques we use in each of those styles by clicking on the corresponding pages. Whatever self defense stick styles you want, can be easily bought here. It must be understood that the new art of self defence with a walking stick, herewith introduced for the first time, differs essentially from single stick or swordplay. This, and the preceding method of selfdefense with a walkingstick, may be practised upon a swordsman armed with a sword or a dagger with absolute certainty of success. It deserves careful study by anyone with an interest in the history of stick fighting as practical self defence. That doesnt apply if the stick has another use, so if i want one, i carry a cane. Its nonthreatening appearance combined with its ability to hit fast and hard has. This simple hooked stick can be hidden in plain sight due to its discreet appearance, and can be carried in nonpermissive environments where more conventional weapons are banned. Self defense pdf learn self defense at home to become. He published this historic manual documenting his cane fighting system. Dec 25, 2016 in part i of our selfdefense cane series of webexclusive articles, we discussed why a cane can serve as an excellent selfdefense tool even if you dont need one to walk. It explains the guard on the old bartitsu cane photos. This document is an attempt at a faithful transcription of.
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