Michael D. Echanis (1950–1978)

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Stick Fighting for Combat is essentially the same as any other aspect of hand-to-hand combat. Perfect the basics of attack and counterattack, while focusing the mind upon strategy and reaction. Once thought no longer becomes necessary, then unified reaction will be attained, a conditioned reflex. And with this being your final goal, constant perfecton of reaction, yoiu will develop the ability to defend yourself in critical stiuations.

This book was not written in the context of being the answer to self-defense or stick fighting, but as a basis for our awareness and knowledge, and so that with these basics you may search deep within, discover new variations which conform to our psychological/physical abilities and limitations, and strive to perfect these techniques which are special to you, and with which you feel comfortable. Remember, this book is merely the basics of stick fighting, and by no means is it the answer or the final word. Develop your techniques and train relentlessy.

I have chosen to dwell upon other forms of stick fighting and not upon the long staff or Bo staff.

This book is intended for use of all unconventional weapons personnel, police officers and people concerned with common-sense self-defense.

Contents

About the Author
Hwarangdo-Its Korean History and Introductin to America
Hwarangdo and its Relationship to Hand-to-Hand Combat
Hard and Soft Styles
Hwarangdo's Dynamic Techniques
Inner Power Techniques (Negong)
Exterior power techniques (Way-Gong)
Mental Power techniques (shin-gong)
The theory of Ki power in Hwarangdo
Introduction
Stick training
Grip of the weapon
Striking
Visualization and breath control-visualization; Breath control; focus of attack; vital striking chart
Chapter One-The baton
a. freeform
b. freeform double arm strikes
c. clearing the baton from the ready relaxed position
d. two-handed free form drill
e. four one-handed blocks
f. double downward 45-degree angle blocks
g. four two-handed blocks
h. two-handed thrust to the solar plexus
i. two-handed thrust to the throat
j. two-handed cross strike to the throat
k. baton thrust to the solar plexus from the belt position
l. baton thrust to the throat from the belt position
m. wrist strike, head strike from the ready relaxed position
n. two-handed thrust to the solar plexus and a double collarbone strike from the ready combat position
o. two-handed high block with a stomach and kidney strike from the ready combat position
p. two-handed striking block against an armed attack with a head strike and lower leg strike
q. double circular disarming technique utilized against an opponent who greasps the baton during a down strike
r. single circular disarming technique utilized against a two-handed grasp and defense against a down strike of the baton
s. a changing hand grasp with a shoulder throw as the opponent grasps the weapon on a down strike
t. a sliding groin kick with a stomach throw
u. an outside circular wrist breaking throw
v. a neck strike with an outside circular arm bar, takedown and control
w. neck strike, elbow strike, over-the-shoulder arm bar
x. stomach thrust with an inside half-nelson applied with the baton, takedown and control
y. stomach thrust, inside arm bar with a sliding hip throw in conjunctin with a baton arm bar applied to the elbow after the takedown for control
z. a striking wrist block, neck strike, outside circular lowr le strike, leg strike two with a spinning down strike to the back of the head
aa. neck strike with an outside circular sleeper choke, applied with the baton
bb. neck strike with a straight choke applied with the baton in conjunction with a dropping back breaker to the knee
cc. outside lower leg strike, ankle sweep with the baton and double leg control
Chapter Two-The Short Stick
a. double short sticks/wrist strike and block against a knife thrust with the stick fighter's left hand, reight hand to the temple, left-hand strike to the bridge of the nose with a right-hand strike to the ight lower kneecap of the attacker
b. direct side step with a right-hand strike to the attacker's knifehand, lefthand strike to the lower leg and kneecap, a turning right-hand strike to the temple with a sliding two-handed straight choke with the baton
c. two-handed elbow block with the baton to the enemy's attacking knifehand, right-hand traight thrust to the edge, left-handed elbow strike to the temple, a neck trap with a low leg sweep followed by an overhand downstrike to the top of the head
d. single short stick left-handed block, trap and control, a right-handed strike to the bridge of the nose, shoot behind sleeper-choke with a dropping back breaker
e. left-handed elbow strike, right-handed knee strike, left-handed throat strike, a dropping 360-degree low leg sweep with an outside circular strike to the clavicle
f. single-short stick/two-handed outside circular arm bar, takedown and control
g. high-rising hand block and arm bar, cross-leg reaping throw takedown and control with an elbow lock
h. left-handed block and trap against a knife attack, right-handed elbow strike, takedown and control with an arm bar applied against the elbow
i. left-handed strike to the attacker's knifehand, right-handed low strike to the knee, 360-degree outside circular whiping blow to the back of the neck, 180-degree turning downstrike to the head
j. defense against a one-handed grasp on a single short stick, outside circular wrist lock with the baton, takedown and knee thrust to the face
k. defense against a two-handed grasp of the short stick, 360-degree outside spin with a ddropping leg sweep, breakaway neck strike and control
Chapter Tkhree-The snapping short stick 'bone breaker'
a. bone breaker/the strap of the bone breaker is placed over the thumb, swung outside and up into the hand, retracted back and snapped forward in a shocking snapping striking motion
b. high-rising high block
c. right-handed outside block
d. right-handed inside block
e. right-handed outside low block
f. downstrike to the top of the head, combined with a short strike to the temple
g. outside short strike to the temple with a straight thrust to the bridge of the nose
h. straight thrust to the throat and butt strike to the temple
i. straight thrust to the eyes, butt strike to the collarbone with a circular strike to teh bridge of the nose
j. wrist strike and block against a knife attack, a spinning leg strike, kidney strike, spinning hair grasp and head strike
k. wrist strike and block, head strike, temple strike, colarbone strike, low leg strike and sweep with a garment grasp, spinning spine strike
l. wrist strike and block, head strike, spinning leg strike, garment grasp and rear leg sweep, double down strike
m. wrist strike and block, head strike, spinning groin strike with a foot sweep and thrust to eyes
n. wrist strike and block, spinning collarbone strike, throat strike, garment grasp, cross-leg reaping throw, strike to teh jawbone
o. wrist strike and block, spinning head strike, butt strike, single leg takedown from the rear, follow-up strike to te spine
p. elbow strike and block, eye thrust, step-behind straight choke with the short stick
Chapter Four-The Cane
a. high block, arm bar, takedown and conrol
b. high block and twisting arm lock
c. low block, high block, shoot-behind and groin rip
d. side stepping hand trap with a redirection into the groin against a knfe attack and downward thrust
e. low block, high block, neck catch shoot-behind and hip throw
f. low block, high block, wrist catch and armlock, takedown and control
g. low block, high block, outside circular clavicle catch, takedown and control
h. high block, low leg sweep, sliding neck strike and control
i. left-handed high block, neck catch with the cane, forward thrust to the collarbone, takedown and control
j. left-handed high block groin catch with a back-dropping swing throw and control
k. low block, high block wrist lock with an outside circular wrist-breaking throw and control
l. low block, high block with a wrist lock and inside circular wrist-breaking throw and control
m. low block, high block, neck catch with the cane, inside circular neck-breaking throw and control
Conclusion… (plus d'informations)

Pubisher's note

This book is the second in a series of basic reference texts dealing with hand-to-hand combat/speical weapons training and tactics for the Special Warfare Branches of the United States mIlitary. It is intended for use by Airborne/Rangers/Special Forces/UDT/SEAL/Rorce Recon/Commando personal.

Subsequent volumes will follow, bringing a series of texts dealing with all aspects of the newest form of close-combat warfare developed for Special Warfare units since 1942. This system of training was developed from the basis of an ancient system of fighting, HWARANGDO, utilized by Korean warriors for over 2,000 years, reconstructed and developed for use by a Special Research Group comprised of former Special Forces/Rangers/UDT/SEAL Instructors for hand-to-hand combat, headed and directed by Mr. Echanis.

Contents

Part I Knife fighting for combat
Introduction
Knife training
Psychological-physical familiarizatin of a weapin through visualization-Chemuen Sul
A master's theory of strategy and movement-eight points of the circle
A book of five rings-a guide to strategy by Miyamoto Musashi
Three phases of strategy
Phase 1-Escape and evasion
Phase 2-Stabilization and control
Phase 3-Neutralization
Changing the knife
Four blocks and forward roll
Back stance fighting position
Hand trap, arm slash, and down thrust
Hand trap, arm slash and down thrust
Hand trap, arm slash and side thrust
Hand trap, arm slash and side thrust
Counterattack against a staight knife thrust
Counterattack against a straight knife thrust
360-degree spinning neck-slash and reverse stab
360-degree spinning neck-slash and reverse stab
Neck slash, groin thrust and hip-skipping side kick
Neck slash, groin thust and hop-skipping side kick
Right step mantis block with arms-slash/leg-sweep and a follow-up
Right step mantis block with arms-slash/leg-sweep and a follow-up
Cross-leg reaping throw
Cross-leg reaping throw
Back-spinning groin thrust
Back-spinning groin thrust
Back-spinning straight thrust
Back-spinning straight thrust
Spinning wing throw
Spinning wing throw
360-degree back-spinning counterattack
Right spinning leg sweep
Right spinning leg sweep
Left spinning leg sweep
Left spinning leg sweep
Firemen's throw against a down thrust
Firemen's throw against a down thrust
Counter against a cross-hand wrist grasp
Counter againt a straight-hand wrist grasp
The master's theory of movement and counterattack-eight points of teh circle
Neck slash
Part II Knife throwing for combat
Knife throwing for combat
Visual images-mind control
Rock throwing
Direct overhand throw
Direct side arm throw
Whipping overhand throw
Whipping underhand throw
180-degree left back spinning throw
180-degree right back spinning throw
Shoulder holster throw
Dropping spin back throw
Direct underhand throw
180-degree back spinnng throw
360-degree spinning throw
Diving rolling overhand throw (with knife)
Diving rolling overhand throw (with shuriken)
Retrieving the weapon
Foot scooping rock throw
Conclusion
Vital striking/vital insertion chart for knife-fighting/knife-throwing and silent interdiction… (plus d'informations)

Pubisher's note This book is the second in a series of basic reference texts dealing with hand-to-hand combat/speical weapons training and tactics for the Special Warfare Branches of the United States mIlitary. It is intended for use by Airborne/Rangers/Special Forces/UDT/SEAL/Rorce Recon/Commando personal. Subsequent volumes will follow, bringing a series of texts dealing with all aspects of the newest form of close-combat warfare developed for Special Warfare units since 1942. This system of training was developed from the basis of an ancient system of fighting, HWARANGDO, utilized by Korean warriors for over 2,000 years, reconstructed and developed for use by a Special Research Group comprised of former Special Forces/Rangers/UDT/SEAL Instructors for hand-to-hand combat, headed and directed by Mr. Echanis. For teh first time, the ancient ideals and systems of combat are brought into the contemporary American military training experience. A portion of this training has provided the basis for this book. We cannot stress enough that it is a basic text only. Ohara Publicatons is pleased to add this first publication of a subject related to Hwarangdo to its list of martial arts titles. Special Forces/Rander-UDT/Seal Hand-to-Hand Combat/Special Weapons/Special Tactics Series, Knife Fighting, Knife Self-Defense, Knife Throwing for Combat, marks a milestone in military and martial arts publicatons. Contents About the Author Hwarangdo-Its Korean History and Introductin to America Hwarangdo and its Relationship to Hand-to-Hand Combat Hard and Soft Styles Hwarangdo's Dynamic Techniques Inner power techniques (Negong) Exterior power techniques (Shin-gong) The theory of ki power in Hwarangdo Knife Self-Defense for Combat a. 4 basic rules in unarmed self-defense against a weapons attack b. High block and elbow lock, groin thrust, cros-leg reaping throw, take down and control c. Outside circular hand trap, attack redirection d. Two-handed wrist catch with inside wrist-breaking throw e. Two-handed wrist catch with outside spinning elbow lock, take down and control f. Two-handed wrist catch with over-the-shoulder elbow lock and drop-spinning leg sweep g. Outside circular hand trap, jump-spinning shoot-behind with two-handed wrist-locking take down h. Circular hand tarp wth two-handed wrist lock, driving arm break with wrist-locking control i. Leg-lifting fireman's throw with driving wrist and elbow break j. Outside wrist lock and take down with cross-handed wrist and elbow lock k. Cross-handed wrist lock with driving elbow break and take down l. Two-handed wrist catch with body-dropping elbow break m. Cross-handed wrist lock, ddriving elbow break with snapping head kick n. Across-the-body elbow lock with dropping shoulder throw o. Elbow-breaking shoulder throw p. Two-handed back-thrusting wrist lock, groin kick and stomach throw q. Across, over and under elbow lock with leg-sweeping take down and body-drop elbow break r. Two-handed wrist lock with leg-droppin elbow lock and scissoring break s. Two-handed wrist lock and elbow lock with across-the-body tripping throw t. Cross-block and ebow lock with spinning take down u. Inside spinning groin thrust v. Outside wrist lock, palm heel strike, cross-leg reaping throw with knee-dropping elbow break w. Low-dropping shoulder throw with rolling spinning wrist break x. Slashing trap with scissoring elbow break, leg sweep and follow-up y. Back-spinning cross-block and elbow lock with a spinning take down z. Back-spinning groin thrust aa. Back-spinning inside two-handed writ-breaking throw bb. Back-spinning outside two-handed wrist-breaking throw cc. Back-spinniing cross-handed wrist lock with striking elbow break dd. Back-spinning cross-handed wrist lock with snapping head kick ee. Back-spinning outside two-handed wrist lock with cross-leg reaping throw ff. A back-spinning elbow lock with across-the-body tripping throw gg. Back-spinnng shoot-behind and elbow lock with wrist-breaking take down hh. Back-spinning elbow lock and shoulder throw ii. Sidestepping inside crescent kick jj. Sidestepping outside crescent kick kk. High-rising snapping side kick ll. Dropping side kick Conclusion… (plus d'informations)