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ISBN-10: 1-58160-566-8
ISBN-13: 9781581605662
Publisher: Paladin Press
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Year: January 2007
Size: 13.72 x 21.08 x 1.02cm
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 181gr
Binding: Paperback
ISBN-10: 1-58160-566-8
ISBN-13: 9781581605662
Publisher: Paladin Press
Country:
Year: January 2007
Size: 13.72 x 21.08 x 1.02cm
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 181gr
Binding: Paperback
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In this entertaining and informative look at the Highland dirk, author Christopher Thompson examines a number of Scottish historical and oral sources to document the role of the knife in Gaelic society. Although worn by all classes of society, the dirk was the primary weapon of the common clansmen, and since it was worn indoors as well as outdoors, it was the favored weapon for acts of revenge and self-defense. Highland Knife Fighting traces the historical roots of the dirk, which is believed to be descended from the medieval ballock dagger, and provides step-by-step instructions and photos in how the Highlanders used the knife. Lessons include holding, carrying and using the dirk with a sword and targe; choosing the proper guards; responding to sudden attacks from in and out of distance; using the dirk for the seven principal »bone-breakings«; and executing the throw from Highland wrestling. Also included are exercises and drills, including the advanced quickdraw drill, and combative techniques of the Scottish dirk dance positions
In this entertaining and informative look at the Highland dirk, author Christopher Thompson examines a number of Scottish historical and oral sources to document the role of the knife in Gaelic society. Although worn by all classes of society, the dirk was the primary weapon of the common clansmen, and since it was worn indoors as well as outdoors, it was the favored weapon for acts of revenge and self-defense. Highland Knife Fighting traces the historical roots of the dirk, which is believed to be descended from the medieval ballock dagger, and provides step-by-step instructions and photos in how the Highlanders used the knife. Lessons include holding, carrying and using the dirk with a sword and targe; choosing the proper guards; responding to sudden attacks from in and out of distance; using the dirk for the seven principal »bone-breakings«; and executing the throw from Highland wrestling. Also included are exercises and drills, including the advanced quickdraw drill, and combative techniques of the Scottish dirk dance positions
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A Fun-to-Read and Instructional Book About a Unique Style of Knife-Fighting. 
»Highland Knife Fighting with the Dirk and Sgian« is both a fun-to-read and instructional book about a unique style of knife-fighting. Numerous photos (with the instructors in Highland kilt) show how to use the dirk in the Highland fighting style. The book consists of the following chapters: 1. The Dirk in Gaelic Society 2. Mastering the Dirk 3. Guards 4. Responding to an Attack 5. Throws from Highland Wrestling 6. Bone-Breaking 7. Knife Against Knife 8. Going on the Offensive 9. The Dirk Dance Positions 10. Exercises and Drills Appendix 1-3 Glossary About the Authors The techniques of Highland Knife Fighting work best with a large knife (the Dirk), but the book also considers the Sgain Dubh as a hidden back-up to the Dirk. As a student of knife fighting you can learn some basic techniques from this book. A student of Gaelic Society can learn a fun bit of history from this book as well. More information about this style of fighting can be found from the Cateran Society. Overall a great book !!!
»Highland Knife Fighting with the Dirk and Sgian« is both a fun-to-read and instructional book about a unique style of knife-fighting. Numerous photos (with the instructors in Highland kilt) show how to use the dirk in the Highland fighting style. The book consists of the following chapters: 1. The Dirk in Gaelic Society 2. Mastering the Dirk 3. Guards 4. Responding to an Attack 5. Throws from Highland Wrestling 6. Bone-Breaking 7. Knife Against Knife 8. Going on the Offensive 9. The Dirk Dance Positions 10. Exercises and Drills Appendix 1-3 Glossary About the Authors The techniques of Highland Knife Fighting work best with a large knife (the Dirk), but the book also considers the Sgain Dubh as a hidden back-up to the Dirk. As a student of knife fighting you can learn some basic techniques from this book. A student of Gaelic Society can learn a fun bit of history from this book as well. More information about this style of fighting can be found from the Cateran Society. Overall a great book !!!
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