This book written by D. Duarte, a fifteenth century Portuguese King, embodies in a very unique way the spirit of knighthood. This is a result of D. Duarte’s revolutionary way of approaching this art, by focusing both combat and horse-riding techniques on the person behind these skills. Being a strong believer in the ability to improve one’s character, D. Duarte’s lessons on will power, managing fear and being one with the environment, are as relevant for today’s society, if not even more, as when they were written. Thus, the precise and straight forward way used by D. Duarte to approach these psychological and spiritual topics make this book a valuable adviser for anyone looking to progress from Martial Artist to Instructor and, finally, becoming a Teacher. D. Duarte's brilliant insights into the Human spirit are now available through this 2nd edition, which includes a NEW CHAPTER on recent research that raises intriguing questions regarding both identity of the portrait usually thought to be D. Henrique, Duarte's brother, as well as D. Duarte's own name.

The Art of Riding on Every Saddle: Livro da Ensinança de Bem Cavalgar Toda Sela

History

Preto, Luis

Preto, António Franco

Europe

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

<p>Contrary to the common focus found in martial arts, which places exaggerated relevance on conscious body awareness, this book breaks new ground by presenting over 140 photos on numerous fundamental topics such as training strategies for teaching: - Parries' visual strategies, - Defensive distance management, - Management of parries' timing. Furthermore, the scientific based approach of how trainees' motor control software should be developed is sure to make training significantly more effective and enjoyable for those who choose to embrace this new paradigm. Finally, the author's straight forward systematization of both parries' and waiting guards' context of application helps readers enhance their tactical understanding of combat like few other manuals on martial skill.</p>

Staff, baton & longsword combat series: Functional parrying skill

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

As Jogo do Pau is progressively getting more well known internationally, this book offers an extremely comprehensive analysis of this fine art, including: • How it has been Influenced by: o Portugal’s history o The distinct social dynamics of rural and urban environments • How it has been preserved by a long lineage of extremely dedicated instructors • The different techniques and tactics employed within: o Outnumbered and single combat o Double and single handed weapons • The author’s take on what makes up competent teaching, as well as an introduction to his innovative and scientifically based teaching methods for martial skill development

Jogo Do Pau: The Ancient Art & Modern Science of Portuguese Stick Fighting

Createspace Independent Pub

The first-ever presentation in English of the martial art voted in 2004 as the most effective stick art at the Congress of International Stick Combatives. It is also the only native Portuguese martial art, one that has challenged Brazalian practitioners of Copiera. Jogo do Pau, a traditional form of self-defense in Portugal, uses the long staff and shorter batons for defense against one or more opponents. Drawing on the combat traditions passed down from the Middle Ages, the art has been modernized to include full-contact fighting with full body armor but remains a potent form of self-defense. Luis Preto, holder of the black sash from the Lisbon Academy and a sports training professional, brings the first-ever technical description of the art together with complete photographs, allowing the novice or intermediate combatant an important guide from which training can begin. This book wil be of interest to those who practice any martial arts--but particularly stick arts--as its superb body kinesthetic offers refinements and insights to all.

Jogo do Pau: The Ancient Art and Modern Science of Portuguese Stick Fighting

Windsor, Guy

Chivalry Bookshelf

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