{"product_id":"self-defense-with-the-heavy-stick","title":"Self-Defense With the Heavy Stick","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany authors suggest the use of a lighter stick for self-defence. The lighter stick is faster and more manageable, and less likely to cause serious injuries. Depending on the situation, these are good and valid reasons to use a lighter stick.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the heavy stick does give you a better workout. More importantly, the heavy stick has more potential to stop a determined attacker who may be under the influence of drugs such as Meth or PCP.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eEven though the stick is relatively heavy, itÕs still possible to swing it rapidly by using both hands in concert. It is our opinion that a heavy walking stick is one of the most versatile legal weapons there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the system described here, we will be using elements from the various Irish styles in combination with concepts from Highland broadsword fencing. However, this method is not intended as a historical martial art, only as a practical system of self-defense with the heavy stick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksWholesale","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44218784907425,"sku":"bcramer6719","price":25.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/19eqjymn-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1713664277","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/self-defense-with-the-heavy-stick","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}