Hi
I've finished up my review/notes of
Kukishin Ryu – Hanbojutsu - Art of Stick fighting
Moti Nativ has created this DVD to provide additional information to the book Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense by Atsumi, Masaaki, Hatsumi, Masaaki, Chambers, Quentan
Key concepts:
1. Hands slide along stick in strikes.
2. Use of leverage to apply locks and throws.
3. Moving offline of attack.
Ok this DVD has A LOT of info in it. Now I'm not saying that I like all the techniques but it does have a lot to offer.
PROs Many of the techniques are what I call "Drunk Brother-in-law or co-worker techniques" They take care of the treat but without harm to the person but leave them in a position that more damaging techniques could be used if needed. Also the DVD covers a lot of getting offline to avoid the attack and the use of leverage to apply locks and throws.
CONs Some of the techniques are just to complicated for my likening and some will only work if it is a same side grab or across grab. Also the knife defense involve allowing the knife to get in range where I prefer to use the stick to keep the knife beyond my flesh. All of the kick defenses are for front kicks that are above the belt. While these could also be used for side kicks there isn't anything for roundhouse or hook kicks.
General - I think this is a very good DVD for people that have a good base in stick work and/or empty hand self defense. Also very good for law enforcement officer or people that need to avoid injuring attackers. If you need a stick to walk, study some of the more basic DVDs 1st like:
Martial Cane Concepts - A Realistic System of Walking Stick Self-Defense with Michael D. Janich
or
Hapkido Cane; Big Stick Fighting from the Dojo to the Street by Alain Burrese
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