{"product_id":"9781891640797","title":"The Art of Weapons: Armed and Unarmed Self-Defense","description":"This unique work outlines the essential principles and techniques that define armed and unarmed self-defense involving common weapons. More than 1400 outstanding photographs introduce over 350 practical techniques spanning seven basic classes of weapons-knife, short-stick, staff, cane, rope, common objects, and defense against handguns-the mastery of which provides practitioners with a range of skills that will allow them to wield almost anything as a weapon. Each weapons chapter provides an authoritative overview of important technical principles, tactics, weapon types, grips, stances, and fundamental strikes and blocks, followed by numerous self-defense applications. Introductory chapters cover weapons philosophy, energetic concepts, 106 pressure points, and a visual comparison of different martial arts, making this an invaluable resource for all martial styles.\u003cp\u003e    Expertly written and designed by the author of the 1136-page \u003ci\u003eHapkido\u003c\/i\u003e--widely acclaimed the most comprehensive book ever written on a single martial art--this exceptional work is designed to stand alone, or function as a companion text with the author's other works on martial techniques and anatomy. Regardless of the style you practice, these books will enrich your training, improve your technique, and deepen your understanding of the unique qualities embodied in your own martial art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Marc Tedeschi is an internationally respected artist, designer, and educator, who holds a fifth-degree black belt in Hapkido, a martial art that integrates both healing and combative techniques. He has practiced martial arts for more than twenty-five years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. Mr. Tedeschi's unique ability to blend his skills as a designer, writer, and martial artist has resulted in numerous books, widely acknowledged for their design excellence, outstanding imagery, and clarity of content. He is the author of ten works, including the landmark 1136-page \u003ci\u003eHapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique\u003c\/i\u003e; the 896-page \u003ci\u003eTaekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eEssential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts\u003c\/i\u003e; and a unique series of general martial arts books that are further described below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cb\u003eOther Books in the Series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Weapons\u003c\/i\u003e is part of a remarkable series of books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts. Each of these stand-alone books is dedicated to a specific technical area, such as strikes, holds, or throws. Other titles in this series include: \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Striking\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Holding\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Throwing\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Ground Fighting\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marc Tedeschi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052298977520,"sku":"9781891640797","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781891640797_p0.jpg?v=1763609729","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781891640797","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}