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| Broadsword and Singlestick: with Chapters on Quarter-Staff, Bayonet, Cudgel, Shillalah, Walking-Stick, Umbrella, and Other Weapons of Self-Defense | 
 enlarge | Authors: R.c. Allanson-winn, C. Phillipps-wolley
Publisher: Paladin Press
Category: Book
List Price: $16.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 461504
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 122
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 1581605129
EAN: 9781581605129
ASIN: 1581605129
Publication Date: July 2006
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with chapters on Quarter-Staff, Bayonet, Cudgel, Shillalah, Walking-Stick, Umbrella, and other weapons of self-defence.
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Western Martial Arts from 1890 - Great Book ! November 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Broadsword and Singlestick was originally published in 1890, and then was brought back into print in 2006 as part of the Paladin Press section of books on western martial arts.
The book consists of an introduction, followed by short chapters on the use of the (1) quarterstaff, (2) broad-sword, (3) single-stick, (4) bayonet, and (5) the cudgel, shillelagh, walking-stick, umbrella, and various accessories. 116-pages in total.
Broadsword and Singlestick offers excellent historical perspective (it was written in 1890 after all), and some practical insight into the use of the weapons listed above. It should be noted that while there are certainly some possibilities for self-defense with the techniques discussed herein, the focus of the book is on the sporting aspects of these martial traditions (i.e. quarterstaff or bayonet competition).
The books is easy to read, and contains several drawing that serve to illustrate what is being discussed in the text.
For anyone interested in `western martial arts' Broadsword and Singlestick is a must-have addition to your library. Overall a very enjoyable book.
A classic work with resonate value for martial arts students July 9, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Co-authored by weapons experts R. C. Allanson-Winn and C. Phillipps Wolley who originally published this unique self-defense instruction guide in England in 1890, "Broadsword And Singlestick" is one of the earliest books available to the general public on the use of everyday items as weapons of self-defense. Featuring chapters on the use of the quarter staff, bayonets, cudgels, shillalahs, walking-sticks, umbrellas, and other miscellaneous but common objects, "Broadsword And Singlestick" also contains useful insights into armed combat training and how such training relates to real-world self-defense considerations and issues which still has relevance and value for men and women today. A classic work with resonate value for martial arts students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in self-defense today, "Broadsword And Singlestick" is a very highly recommended, thoroughly 'user friendly' reading, and appreciatively welcome addition to the growing library of self-defense and martial arts literature.
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