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Using the same highly effective workbook format, McLemore pairs step-by-step instructions with realistic illustrations to make the fighting sequences come alive. His uncanny ability to convey subtle motion and movement in his drawings allows readers to fully understand and learn the dynamic art of knife fighting. Progressive drillscombine techniques into sequences designed to show you how to maximize time, distance and movement to create openings for attacking or defending yourself against one or more opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325587718367,"sku":"9781983401305","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/a-Yof2vWG29781983401305.webp?v=1788447898"},{"product_id":"bowie-and-big-knife-fighting-system-paperback","title":"Bowie and Big Knife Fighting System - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis valuable training guide provides insight into Jim Bowie, the \"Bowie knife\" and the fighting systems associated with both. Reminiscent of art found in early fencing manuals, the 200+ pen-and-ink drawings in this book are so skillfully executed that they vividly convey the movement of the training sequences. Whether you want to learn to fight with a big blade or just want to find out more about Bowie, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325603545311,"sku":"9781979768993","price":52.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/XihwBhd9Qs9781979768993.webp?v=1788447997"},{"product_id":"the-fighting-sword-illustrated-techniques-and-concepts-paperback","title":"The Fighting Sword: Illustrated Techniques and Concepts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second in Dwight McLemore's Fighting Weapons series, The Fighting Sword began as a way for the author to chronicle his experience of commissioning a custom-made sword and then designing a training program to use with it. 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Anyone who uses a tomahawk today-armed professionals, martial artists, historical reenactors, and stage combatants-will gain valuable insights into this hallmark weapon of the traditional American blade arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325605150943,"sku":"9781983439728","price":66.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/wTZaYokvbI9781983439728.webp?v=1788448006"},{"product_id":"the-fighting-kukri-illustrated-lessons-on-the-gurkha-combat-knife-paperback","title":"The Fighting Kukri: Illustrated Lessons on the Gurkha Combat Knife - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kukri is one of the oldest combat\/utility knives in existence today. Recognized as the national weapon of Nepal, the kukri has been associated with the British Army's fearsome Gurkha brigades since their creation. 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