"The beautiful but complex art of stick fighting and distilled it down to its fundamental core. A must have book for martial artists.”

—Juan (Little John) Cruz, 3rd degree black belt, Doce Pares Multistyle System

"I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about learning more on the art of stick fighting."

— Brian Scott, 8 time WEKAF World Full Contact Stick Fighting Champion

"The perfect balance between self-defense and sport methodologies. Provides a sound foundation relevant to any martial style.”

— Michael J. Gallagher, USA Taekwondo National Weapons Champion

"This book is in every sense a complement to his [Varady's] first book and should be in every martial artist’s library."

— Dave Dickey, author, founder of Live Steel Fight Academy and founder of Live Steel Magazine

"I predict The Art and Science Of Stick Fighting will be a welcome and much used text in many martial artists' libraries."

— Alain Burrese, J.D., martial artist, author

Synopsis: The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is a unique, non-style specific, approach to fighting with the short stick. Its curriculum is streamlined and divided into nine logical stages of training that allow the reader to quickly and methodically learn and develop the skills needed for fighting with the stick. Whether you are just starting out, or have been practicing stick fighting for years, there is something for everyone in this book. Also included are systematic workouts and descriptions of how to make and use specific training equipment as you learn and master The Art and Science of Stick Fighting.

This book stands apart from other stick fighting training manuals because it emphasizes the dynamics of combat. Many other books focus on forms and twirling. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions.

Whether you already study the stick or are just starting out, if you want to learn how to get an edge, The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is for you!

Critique: Black-and-white photographs on nearly every page illustrate The Art and Science of Stick Fighting, an in-depth, instructional guide to stick fighting. Chapters cover all aspects of this martial art, and offer recommendations for developing one's own stick fighting skills. A top-notch reference and resource for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of or personally practicing stick fighting, The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is highly recommended and a welcome addition to personal and public library Martial Arts collections.

—Library Bookwatch: James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, April 2020

"The beautiful but complex art of stick fighting and distilled it down to its fundamental core. A must have book for martial artists.”

—Juan (Little John) Cruz, 3rd degree black belt, Doce Pares Multistyle System

"I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about learning more on the art of stick fighting."

— Brian Scott, 8 time WEKAF World Full Contact Stick Fighting Champion

"The perfect balance between self-defense and sport methodologies. Provides a sound foundation relevant to any martial style.”

— Michael J. Gallagher, USA Taekwondo National Weapons Champion

"This book is in every sense a complement to his [Varady's] first book and should be in every martial artist’s library."

— Dave Dickey, author, founder of Live Steel Fight Academy and founder of Live Steel Magazine

"I predict The Art and Science Of Stick Fighting will be a welcome and much used text in many martial artists' libraries."

— Alain Burrese, J.D., martial artist, author

Synopsis: The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is a unique, non-style specific, approach to fighting with the short stick. Its curriculum is streamlined and divided into nine logical stages of training that allow the reader to quickly and methodically learn and develop the skills needed for fighting with the stick. Whether you are just starting out, or have been practicing stick fighting for years, there is something for everyone in this book. Also included are systematic workouts and descriptions of how to make and use specific training equipment as you learn and master The Art and Science of Stick Fighting.

This book stands apart from other stick fighting training manuals because it emphasizes the dynamics of combat. Many other books focus on forms and twirling. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions.

Whether you already study the stick or are just starting out, if you want to learn how to get an edge, The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is for you!

Critique: Black-and-white photographs on nearly every page illustrate The Art and Science of Stick Fighting, an in-depth, instructional guide to stick fighting. Chapters cover all aspects of this martial art, and offer recommendations for developing one's own stick fighting skills. A top-notch reference and resource for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of or personally practicing stick fighting, The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is highly recommended and a welcome addition to personal and public library Martial Arts collections.

—Library Bookwatch: James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, April 2020

Joe Varady is an award winning author of The Art and Science of Staff Fighting, and a sixth-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.