Book description
The History & Fundamentals of Knife Combat is the first installment of the most comprehensive and practical book on knife fighting and edged weapon combat that has ever been written. Spread out over two volumes, it serves to introduce the reader to every element of knife and edged weapon combat. In this volume you will be introduced to the history and development of knives and edged weapons throughout the ages, how the perception of society towards the knife changed and altered over time, and how tribes, cultures, and fighting forces all over the globe have relied upon this lethal tool for thousands of years.The reader will also be introduced to a vast number of various knives and edged weapons, either historic or modern, as they become familiar with the various designs and their unique applications. The book delves deep into human anatomy as it exposes the arterial and muscular structures of the body and those parts most suitable as a target to strike as well as the fundamentals of knife and edged weapon combat as basic strikes, footwork, movement, weapon retention, and accessibility are covered.This volume serves as a strong and profound introduction into the world of knife combat tactics and will swiftly and vastly increase the readers knowledge and skill. Whether you're a military operator, martial arts student, or simply a history or edged weapon enthusiast, you will find that this book has plenty to offer you.
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Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Enjoy dark and light app themes
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AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
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