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Stickfighting: Realistic Self Defense
Many people have differing views when it comes to Martial Arts training,
and there’s nothing wrong with that. My own personal outlook will be
forever highlighted with an emphasis on realism. I need much of what I do
in my training to convert to everyday life on the streets. Maybe I feel that
way because I was raised on the mean streets of Newark, New Jersey,
where at that time (it’s much better now) any second you could find
yourself fighting to keep what you have, whether it be life, money or pride.
I’ve been in a few scrums, one time I was on the short side of a 12 on 4 and
another time I came real close to fighting 12 (not my favorite number)
guys by myself, so I always apply my martial training, and way, toward
how effective a technique is against multiple attackers bent on harm.
Now… with that in mind, I find stick fighting, an essential weapon to train
with, if one actually plans to use what they learn, if something life
threatening was to ever breakout. The way I see it; what’s the use of being
the world Nunchaku champion if you don’t have any when you walk down
the street? And you’re not likely to find some lying around when you need
them. The same goes for Sai, Tonfa, a spear or a lot of other tradition
weapons. I’m not saying I wouldn’t train with them, because it’s all about
learning things and expanding your knowledge. To master anything is
more about mastering yourself than anything else. The martial arts came
about, as a way to stay in shape, both mentally and physically.
What I like about stick fighting is, it’s real. Many of the techniques that
apply to the stick can translate to empty hands, and also to things you can
find lying around if you need help. A tree branch will work, along with a
mop handle, a car’s windshield wiper, ‘THE CLUB’ (a steering wheel anti
theft device) works real well and it comes with an authentic reason to have
one in the car. These things can be used to express what you’ve been
doing with your time, if you ever have to.
J Simmons
jsimmonseditor@1ancientwon.com
Many people have differing views when it comes to Martial Arts training,
and there’s nothing wrong with that. My own personal outlook will be
forever highlighted with an emphasis on realism. I need much of what I do
in my training to convert to everyday life on the streets. Maybe I feel that
way because I was raised on the mean streets of Newark, New Jersey,
where at that time (it’s much better now) any second you could find
yourself fighting to keep what you have, whether it be life, money or pride.
I’ve been in a few scrums, one time I was on the short side of a 12 on 4 and
another time I came real close to fighting 12 (not my favorite number)
guys by myself, so I always apply my martial training, and way, toward
how effective a technique is against multiple attackers bent on harm.
Now… with that in mind, I find stick fighting, an essential weapon to train
with, if one actually plans to use what they learn, if something life
threatening was to ever breakout. The way I see it; what’s the use of being
the world Nunchaku champion if you don’t have any when you walk down
the street? And you’re not likely to find some lying around when you need
them. The same goes for Sai, Tonfa, a spear or a lot of other tradition
weapons. I’m not saying I wouldn’t train with them, because it’s all about
learning things and expanding your knowledge. To master anything is
more about mastering yourself than anything else. The martial arts came
about, as a way to stay in shape, both mentally and physically.
What I like about stick fighting is, it’s real. Many of the techniques that
apply to the stick can translate to empty hands, and also to things you can
find lying around if you need help. A tree branch will work, along with a
mop handle, a car’s windshield wiper, ‘THE CLUB’ (a steering wheel anti
theft device) works real well and it comes with an authentic reason to have
one in the car. These things can be used to express what you’ve been
doing with your time, if you ever have to.
J Simmons
jsimmonseditor@1ancientwon.com
| From the April 05 Issue of |
| A Few Helpful Stick Fighting Links |
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