The use of the long or short stick as a weapon of survival (including disarming techniques) is presented in this second volume on combat training by Echanis. Ki power, proper grip, visualization and breath control are explained as important elements in surviving attacks.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
A fair basic guide on stick fighting from a historical aspect.:
The late Michael Echanis accomplished a lot in his short lifetime. He was a professional warrior who managed to write several informative texts on various combat methods. This book deals with how to employ the most common of weapons, the stick. This is not a recreational read but rather a book that must be studied to get the most benefit. Chapter one deals with how to best use the standard baton (18 to 36 inch models). Basic blocks and numerous strikes are shown in this section. Chapter two covers sticks... more info
Basic Knowledge:
Great book for the novice, or combat vet that wants to increase his or her knowledge of available battlefield implements that can be found of the field. This is basci, but useful material.
Too complex to be applied in sudden violence/combat:
Rex Applegate was right when he said the Echanis method was too complicated to be applied, made even worse if one is wearing gear and carrying ammo and weapons. The more basic approach will prevail in H2H.
The trilogy of DEATH...... If you ATTEMPT his methods!:
RATING: I give this trilogy of books 1.5 stars overall. 1 star for validity, 4 stars for marketing and 5 stars for Echanis service in the U.S. Army as Green Beret, may you RIP. Now back to the review. I am reviewing all three titles in Echanis's series of books. Fist Echanis system of fighting was established and based on Korean Hwarang-Do, which he developed into a somewhat hybrid military hand-to-hand combative. All his methods and techniques are based on this system in all three books.more info
