Voted the "Most Effective Stick Art" at the International Congress of Stick Arts, 2000, Jogo do Pau is the stunningly effective form of long stick native to Portugal and practiced today as a growing martial art. Jogo do Pau is the ancient and deadly art of Portugese stick combat. Based on the use of the staff, Jogo do Pau combatants wield the staff with efficient power, as it has been used for centuries in the rough countryside of Portugal. Originating in the Middle Ages, the long combat stick of Portugal was mentioned as a favorite weapon of the Portugese champion Dom Nuno Alvares Pereira, who secured Portugese independence in the Battle of Aljubarrota. In Brazil, Copiera combatants encountered Jogo do Pau and were shocked at its efficiency. In the 1970s, legendary undefeated master of the stick Nuno Russo combined various national forms into a scientifically-refined system of combat that held up in International competitions, culminating in the election of Jogo do Pau as the "Most Effective Stick Art" at the 2000 International Congress of Stick Arts. In the 21st century, Jogo do Pau enjoys a wide reputation for nearly brutal effectiveness, but it has also been adapted for Internatioanl stick competitions. For the first time, Luis Antonio Preto, holder of the black sash in the Lisbon School for Jogo do Pau and the National Technical Director of the Portuguese Federation of Jogo do Pau, presents the results of Master Nuno Russo's system and his development of Jogo do Pau both as a modern art for self-defense and for the vibrant world of competitive stick combat. Going beyond the essentials Mr. Preto also presents a valuable training pedagogy based on the latest scientific work that enables combatants at all levels of skill to dramatically increase the focus and performance for their training time, useful in any martial art, whether or not the student practices Jogo do Pau.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A Unique Addition to a Gentleman's Art of Defense:
Jogo do Pau is the Portuguese art of stick fighting. While this art can be translated as "Game of the Stick" and certainly has a sporting aspect, Jogo do Pau is also an effective means of personal defense. Author Luis Preto does an excellent job of introducing the reader to this unique art. Jogo do Pau is divided into 14 chapters:
1 - The History of Jogo do Pau
2 - Definitions
3 - Today's Jogo do Pau
4 - Single Combat Foundations
5 - Single Combat Attacks
6 - The... more info
excellent Luso martial art:
Love this book!Finally an English language book on this art.Very straightforward,easy to follow,well edited,and very informative on Portuguese history as well.Being of both Filipino and Portuguese ancestry,with experience in Filipino stick methods I was anxious to see what the Portuguese had to offer and I was not disappointed.I would compare the baton part of jogo do pau closer to French le canne than Filipino arnis or Latin American garrote larense though.Perfect for those into western martial... more info
Do not miss on this one!:
Here is an excellent book on the little known are of Jogo do Pau. The author has obviously dedicated a lot of time and effort in studying the art and finding the way to communicate about its value. I find the book very well conceived and realized. The order of presenting the information is meant to help the progress if you should try practicing the techniques, and I'd say it achieved that goal. Which is not a surprise, as the final section of the book is actually on the methods of training in aartial arts,... more info
JOGO DO PAU:
I read Jogo do Pau by Luis Preto, and I rate the book five stars. JDP is an ancient Portuguese Stick Fighting Martial Art, and I am impressed with the book.
Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Foreward by Nuno Russo
Introduction
PART I
CH 1 The History of Jogo Do Pau
CH 2 Definitions
CH 3 Today's Jogo Do Pau
PART II
CH 4 Single Combat Foundations
CH 5 Single Combat Attacks
CH 6 The Parries
CH 7 Combinations
CH 8... more info
