I purchased this book mainly on the good reviews it had received. The majority of points were right on the money. I mainly liked the pictures associated with each attack. Although most people who will be using a cane, will not be attempting the joint locks and takedowns. All in all the book is well worth the money and is a great starting point for self protection.
The best of the subject that I have read.:
I own several different books covering this subject and this one is by far the most comprehensive and understandable. This one is good for both beginners in the art and for those who have more experience. Like other reviewers here, I found the material which covered the less effective techniques to be one of the strong points of the book. The author presents these weak techniques in a logical way and when you actually think about them, his observations and recommendations make a lot of sense which helps cut... more info
Combat stick/ cane:
Great book - exactly what it says it is! Helpful for any style martial arts.
Well done!:
This book is really great. The humility of the author and his writing style are excellent. The techniques are well described and the pictures are clear and well sequenced. The high point of this book is the author's exploration of techniques that are questionable or perhaps weak combat techniques. The reality of this sort of discussion is that it exposes the depth of his knowledge, which can only come from trying a technique over and over with different training partners. There is lots to play with... more info
