Baton handling for Self Defense-Survival Series No. 4

5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches, softcover, 32 pages, illustrated with dozens of photos. First edition. Out of print and very rare. Practical, easy-to-learn stick-fighting techniques for the police baton or nightstick. The chapter of historical background tells how the nightstick was used successfully by

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police in New York's Hell's Kitchen, British commandos in World War II, and one of the author's own students in Los Angeles. Great training manual for police officer or anyone interested in judo, karate, ju-jitsu (the author is a ju-jitsu expert as well as a weapon expert) or other methods of hand-to-hand combat. Or just anyone looking for a way to protect himself. A stick is a handy weapon, cheap and always available if you know how to use one. For anyone who collects books on martial arts, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: this little privately printed manual is so rare you might never see another copy!

Contents

Introduction
Historical Background
Stances
Where to Hit
Striking Methods
Striking Methods
Defense Against Boxer
Defense Against Cautious Attacker
Historical Background Cont'd
Who Would Training Benefit
Charging Attacks
Kicking Attacks
Knife Attack
Club Atttack
Club Attack
Chain Attack
Grab Attacks
Defense Against Car Entry
The Baton
The Targets
Combat Tips
The Training
Programmed Shadow-Boxing for the Baton

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