
Self-Defense for Gentlemen and Ladies
A Nineteenth-Century Treatise on Boxing, Kicking, Grappling, and Fencing with the Cane and Quarterstaff
By: Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery
Hardcover | 1 May 2015 | Edition Number 1
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Self-Defense for Gentlemen and Ladiesapresents a unique look into the Victorian fighting world, describing styles of the era such as British "purring" (shin-kicking), Welsh jump-kicking, and Danish head-fighting. Additionally, the book's section on the quarterstaff is the only American source on this weapon prior to the 20th century. Aside from its historical value, however, Monstery's teachings on unarmed self-defense, cane fighting, and responding to unpredictable situations are still useful today, especially for those martial artists focused on "real world" self-defense. Fifty rare drawings and photographs from the period provide a fascinating glimpse into Monstery's world and training, while an extensive glossary of terms and an introductory biography of Colonel Monstery--including fascinating details of his many duels as well as his groundbreaking devotion to teaching fencing and self-defense skills to women--update Monstery's text to make it accessible to a broad and modern audience.a
CONTENTS Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery- The Unknown American Martial Arts Master I. Introduction. II. The Logic of Boxing. III. Standing and Striking. IV. Advancing to Strike and Feinting. V. Simple Parries in Boxing. VI. Parries with Returns. VII. Effective or Counter Parries in Boxing. VIII. Offence and Defense by Evasions. IX. Trips, Grips, and Back-Falls. X. Rules for a Set-to with Gloves. XI. Observations on Natural Weapons. XII. The Use of the Cane. XIII. The Use of the Staff. Appendix- Monstery's Rules for Contests of Sparring and Fencing Glossary
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ISBN: 9781583948682
ISBN-10: 1583948686
Published: 1st May 2015
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 216
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 1.9 x 14.4 x 19.8
Weight (kg): 0.32
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