Title: The Art and Science of Staff Fighting Pdf A Complete Instructional Guide
Author: Joe Varady
Published Date: 2016
Page: 224
"A treasure trove of knowledge . . . something for every level. One of the most comprehensive staff fighting books." (Michael Gallagher, USA Taekwondo national weapons champion)"Expertise shines through this detailed coaching text, which imparts clear instructions, a sense of motivation, and a can-do attitude." (Melissa Wuske Foreword Reviews)"That rarest of martial arts publications . . . a fully developed training system." (Chris Baglieri, Senior martial arts instructor) Joe Varady is a fifth-degree black belt with over thirty years of experience in martial arts. He has trained in numerous Eastern and Western disciplines, including karate, judo, eskrima, boxing, fencing, and long sword. He has won numerous awards competing in full-contact weapons tournaments around the world. Joe holds a master's degree in elementary education. He is the head instructor at Satori Dojo and Modern Gladiatorial Arts. Joe Varady resides in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
This book stands apart from other staff training manuals. While most titles focus on forms and twirling, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting emphasizes the dynamics of combat. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions.
Joe Varady lays out a comprehensive course of study in nine levels, from beginner to expert. He guides readers through such fundamentals as stances, striking, blocking, and footwork. In advanced lessons, readers learn disarming techniques, groundwork, and facing multiple opponents.
But this book is not just for staff enthusiasts. Even those unfamiliar with martial arts can adapt these techniques, increasing their skill and confidence in defending themselves.
"Our environment is usually full of improvised weapons,” Varady writes. “Staff fighting techniques can be effectively applied in a self-defense situation using a walking stick, coatrack, curtain rod, floor lamp, hockey stick, fallen tree branch, broom, mop, shovel, or rake.”
Equipped with this knowledge, readers will begin to realize that, in one way or another, they are nearly always armed―and capable of defending themselves.
This book features
- Nine levels of instruction, progressing from easy to expert
- Over 600 photos with motion arrows
- A “nondenominational” approach to staff, utilizing the best of Eastern and Western arts
- A comprehensive, methodical approach to building staff skills
If you are already a student of the staff, these lessons will not conflict with your katas or current style. Instead, they will augment your techniques, broadening your options.
Whether you are an experienced staff fighter or a layman seeking practical techniques for self-defense, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting will help you develop the skills you need.
I am impressed by the layout and practical-oriented attitude of this book I found the style of writing and book layout concise, interesting, and informative. I read the text in it's entirety before completing level 1. Although I was initially confused by the title-inclusive word "complete", it refers to this book being an entire curriculum instead of meaning complete sets of knowledges (there are a few techniques I know of that are not found in this book).Varady consolidates a variety martial arts and sport techniques (Eastern, HEMA, Ethiopian, etc) in the writing of this book. He also keeps practicality, physics (especially on leavers), and training techniques in mind. Found it noteworthy Musashi and Fiore are referenced. You also will be taught how to create training equipment and items from everyday objects (duct tape might be a favorite binding item of his). If you have the space and resources, you can make a nice training ground/area for yourself from his recommendations and inspiration alone.The pictures of solo-and-with-partner techniques are clear, and ends of Varady and his partner's staffs are taped white and black, so you can easily tell when they are alternating strikes with either end of his staff (it especially helps eliminate confusion). Varady even includes warnings of moderation and developing accuracy over power first, especially in regards to training with partners. I was impressed also by his sense of realism, as he states in one vs. multi-opponent battles the best option is to flee when possible.If you are looking for a list of forms for performing at length (he does have some in there, but you would need to work at assembling them), such as in with Taiji/Tai-Chi, then this probably won't be the book for you. I think someone who is interested in education on the topic, has or is taking martial arts, or someone looking to better understand staff fighting from an applied approach will benefit most from this book.If you train with the staff or want to learn, this book should be considered required reading and added to your library! The Art and Science of Staff Fighting is one of the most complete and well laid out training guides I have read! If you train with the staff or want to learn, this book should be considered required reading and added to your library!Joe Varady is one of the most passionate martial artists I have ever met. Spend a minute training with him and his passion for the martial arts is immediately apparent. He has a gift for teaching; he presents material in a very clear and easy to understand way and his enthusiasm is contagious. Joe's passion and enthusiasm on the training floor made the transition to printed form in this fantastic training manual.Joe extensively researched the topic of staff fighting which is evident throughout his book. He includes history of staff use through time and across different cultures. Furthermore, he goes beyond simply trying to explain how to perform a technique; he describes the physics behind the technique to help the reader understand the broader principles needed for mastery of the staff. The addition of history and science provides the reader with a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of staff fighting.Overall the book's layout is exceptional. The chapters (levels) represent increasing levels of difficulty. The numerous photos and illustrations clearly illustrate the topic being discussed. Each of the first 6 chapters end with an excellent workout specifically focused on the subject of that chapter. Throughout the book he identifies training equipment designed to work a specific technique. He provides detailed descriptions on how to make the majority of them yourself.The Art and Science of Staff Fighting is divided into 9 levels, from beginner to expert. Level 1 introduces fundamentals of the staff, and basic blocking, striking, and footwork. Levels 2 and 3 discuss middle grip, double strikes, disarms, and training equipment. Levels 4 and 5 discuss extended grips, snap strikes, thrusting, fencing-style techniques (cutover, beat, change of engagement), and additional training equipment. Level 6 gets serious and fun--combat where you will learn to make padded weapons and get fighting! In Level 7 and 8 Joe provides expert and master level ideas, including advanced guards, close combat, ground work, multiple attackers, and empty hand defense against armed opponents. Level 9 discusses a relative of the staff, the spear, it's similarities and differences, and techniques to incorporate into your training regimen. This book really is a complete instructional guide to the staff.I always look forward to training with Joe each year at the Cuong Nhu International Annual Training Camp and when other opportunities arise. - Mark Brandenburg, Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts 3rd degree black belt, Co-Head Instructor of Kim Hiep Si Dojo, University of Central Florida, Orlando.Good practical approach, just as I was trained What this book does really well is bring older concepts taken from tradition and Kata, and gives us the modern interpretation of them. Many of the concepts and drills, blocks, drills and games played out on this book were just like the ones I was shown coming up through the ranks. Knowing the author is a champion fighter with the staff makes me feel that this training really is high quality and validates not only my own training but that shown in this book. I recommend this book to any students and teachers who teach a staff curriculum. I'm so happy to have found a book that not only demonstrates fighting strategies but also has many new ways to train and hone these skills. We will be taking some of these ideas to add training equipment in our dojo. My gratitude to the author, and I feel this book should be required reading for those who fight with the bo staff.
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