{"product_id":"9781581605648","title":"Master of the Blade: Secrets of the Deadly Art of Knife Fighting","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of the world's foremost authorities on martial arts and weaponcraft, Master of the Blade is an instructional manual on the realistic use of the knife in self-defense. Based on the Tactical Edged Weapons System of Richard Ryan's Dynamic Combat Method, it offers priceless insights into a world shrouded in mystery, hype and mystique, and dispels common myths about knife fighting. Ryan covers the various types of blades and how to choose one that's right for you; knife fighting stances, grips, targets, striking patterns and types of cuts; the basics of defense and counterattack; blade tactics and strategies against different types of weapons and attackers; deadly mistakes such as overcommitment and hesitation; dealing with fear and the importance of mind-set; carry methods and tactical concealment; and realistic training methods. Master of the Blade explores the deadly art of knife fighting in a refreshing and often humorous manner, presenting the stark realities of knife fighting in a way we can all understand and digest. The old adage \"don't bring a knife to a gunfight\" won't have the same meaning for you once you've read this book. For academic study only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paladin Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041015873776,"sku":"9781581605648","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781581605648_p0.jpg?v=1763784241","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781581605648","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}