Spike & Chain

by Charles V. Gruzanski

Book Overview

This is a benchmark book on the subject by the late Charles Gruzanski. The use of a short chain with weighted ends employed by a trained practitioner can be deadly effective against an unarmed... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804805407
• ISBN13: 9780804805407
• Release Date: January 1968
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The first book published in english on the Manrikigusari by the late Charles Gruzanski

This book has become a classic because of its historical value. This also was the first book ever published on the use of the Manrikigusari. The author was a Chicago police officer and police academy instructor. The late Charles Gruzanski was also a student and instructor of karate. This excellent book covers all the basic principles and techniques of using the Manrikigusari, the throwing stars and spike. Since it is no longer in print, it may be difficult to obtain a copy. In conclusion, if you are into the Japanese Samurai arts and desire to learn the basic use of the spike and chain, this book for you. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Bushi Satori Ryu Tanto-jutsu manual, Wakizashi-jutsu, Martial Art Myths, Use of the Monadnock Straight Baton, PR-24 Police Baton Advanced Techniques, Season of the Warrior, Never Trust a Politican).

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Whip it good!

This is a benchmark book on the subject by the late Charles Gruzanski. The use of a short chain with weighted ends employed by a trained practitioner can be deadly effective against an unarmed opponent, which this book will show. This book covers the art and science of the Japanese weapons fighting forms and employment of the short-chain and Shuriken. In the book the vital spots of the body are meticulously delineated, and the basic combat use of the chain is taught in graphic, easy to understand photographs and text. The proper methods of perforating your target with throwing darts/Shurikens are explained in detail. As well as how to construct your own "tools" of the trade. For the practicality of these techniques for the combatant is were these techniques fall short. As both methods require time, training and experience to get skilled, to be of any practical use in the short term. But it is somewhat entertaining training. Overall this book has limited information of value for the combatant. But is ideal for the novice and advanced pupil of martial arts.