The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man by Brett Mckay, Kate Mckay
Authors: Brett Mckay, Kate Mckay
Tags: Humor, General, Social Science, Psychology, Reference, gender studies, Men, Etiquette, Men's Studies, Men - Identity, Sex Role, Masculinity, Personal & Practical Guides, Array, Identity
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Moves
Here’s how to perform some of the most effective moves Barton took from the marital arts above and incorporated into Bartitsu.
Basic Boxing Techniques
The jab. While it’s not the most powerful punch, the jab is an important tool in your boxing arsenal. It’s used primarily to wear your opponent down and to open him up for the power punch. The jab is performed with your lead hand by quickly extending your arm. Twist your arm in a corkscrew like motion just before impact. The twist will give your jab some added oomph. (
Figure 3.2 The jab is used primarily to wear your opponent down and to open him up for the power punch.
The hook. Like the hook, the jab is performed with your lead hand. Unlike the jab, the power from the hook is coming from your core, not your arm. Bend your lead arm, as if you’re holding a shield. Pivot your front foot, like your squishing a bug. At the same time, twist your torso. Aim your fist at your opponent’s chin. If done correctly, a well-placed hook can knock out an opponent. (
Figure 3.3 If done correctly, a well-placed hook can knock out an opponent.
The overhand punch. You’ll have to do some work to open up your opponent so you can land this sockdologer . Try some high jabs to the head and a few fakes. When your opponent drops his guard, you’re ready to throw your power punch. End with a jab from your nondominant hand so that your dominant hand is ready to throw the overhand punch.
Bring your jab back while simultaneously throwing your overhand punch. Increase the power of your punch by pushing off your back foot and twisting your hips much like you would swing a baseball bat. Don’t aim at his face, but rather a couple of inches behind his face. That way you’ll have maximum power when your fist lands on your opponent’s ugly mug. A well-executed overhand punch will leave your opponent catawamptiously chewed up .
Overhand punches do leave you vulnerable after you throw them, however. So keep your jab hand up by your face to protect against any counters. Spinning away from your opponent after you throw the punch can also create distance between you and him.
Figure 3.4 A well-executed overhand punch will leave your opponent beaten and destroyed.
Basic Jujitsu Techniques
Shoulder lock. If your opponent throws a punch at you, step back and deflect the strike with a downward block. Quickly strike your opponent with your right palm in his right shoulder. With your right hand now on your opponent’s shoulder, pull it down while you place your left arm under his right arm. Now put your left hand on top of your right hand. Your opponent should now be doubled over with their right arm resting on your left shoulder. In this position, strike your opponent in the face with a knee.
Sweeping ankle throw. This move will take your opponent’s feet out from under him. Grab your attacker by the coat lapels. If he’s not wearing a coat, grab his shirt where the lapels would be. Pull him forward quickly while sweeping your right foot into his left foot. If done correctly, this should take your opponent to the ground where you can establish more control.
Basic Cane Fighting Techniques
The jab. The jab can be performed with either the point or the butt of the cane. Using the point is more effective and will cause greater pain. Perform the jab by quickly stabbing your opponent and retracting your hand quickly. The quickness of the jab makes it a difficult move to defend.
The thrust. The thrust is similar to the jab in that you use a stabbing motion. It differs from the jab because it’s delivered over a longer distance and requires full extension of the arm. Standing in an attack position, quickly lunge forward and extend the tip of the cane toward your attacker. For added oomph, put as much of your body weight behind the thrust as you can.
Cuts. Cuts can be performed either high or low, in up, down, right or left directions. A cut is performed with a chopping motion. Downward
Here’s how to perform some of the most effective moves Barton took from the marital arts above and incorporated into Bartitsu.
Basic Boxing Techniques
The jab. While it’s not the most powerful punch, the jab is an important tool in your boxing arsenal. It’s used primarily to wear your opponent down and to open him up for the power punch. The jab is performed with your lead hand by quickly extending your arm. Twist your arm in a corkscrew like motion just before impact. The twist will give your jab some added oomph. (
Figure 3.2 The jab is used primarily to wear your opponent down and to open him up for the power punch.
The hook. Like the hook, the jab is performed with your lead hand. Unlike the jab, the power from the hook is coming from your core, not your arm. Bend your lead arm, as if you’re holding a shield. Pivot your front foot, like your squishing a bug. At the same time, twist your torso. Aim your fist at your opponent’s chin. If done correctly, a well-placed hook can knock out an opponent. (
Figure 3.3 If done correctly, a well-placed hook can knock out an opponent.
The overhand punch. You’ll have to do some work to open up your opponent so you can land this sockdologer . Try some high jabs to the head and a few fakes. When your opponent drops his guard, you’re ready to throw your power punch. End with a jab from your nondominant hand so that your dominant hand is ready to throw the overhand punch.
Bring your jab back while simultaneously throwing your overhand punch. Increase the power of your punch by pushing off your back foot and twisting your hips much like you would swing a baseball bat. Don’t aim at his face, but rather a couple of inches behind his face. That way you’ll have maximum power when your fist lands on your opponent’s ugly mug. A well-executed overhand punch will leave your opponent catawamptiously chewed up .
Overhand punches do leave you vulnerable after you throw them, however. So keep your jab hand up by your face to protect against any counters. Spinning away from your opponent after you throw the punch can also create distance between you and him.
Figure 3.4 A well-executed overhand punch will leave your opponent beaten and destroyed.
Basic Jujitsu Techniques
Shoulder lock. If your opponent throws a punch at you, step back and deflect the strike with a downward block. Quickly strike your opponent with your right palm in his right shoulder. With your right hand now on your opponent’s shoulder, pull it down while you place your left arm under his right arm. Now put your left hand on top of your right hand. Your opponent should now be doubled over with their right arm resting on your left shoulder. In this position, strike your opponent in the face with a knee.
Sweeping ankle throw. This move will take your opponent’s feet out from under him. Grab your attacker by the coat lapels. If he’s not wearing a coat, grab his shirt where the lapels would be. Pull him forward quickly while sweeping your right foot into his left foot. If done correctly, this should take your opponent to the ground where you can establish more control.
Basic Cane Fighting Techniques
The jab. The jab can be performed with either the point or the butt of the cane. Using the point is more effective and will cause greater pain. Perform the jab by quickly stabbing your opponent and retracting your hand quickly. The quickness of the jab makes it a difficult move to defend.
The thrust. The thrust is similar to the jab in that you use a stabbing motion. It differs from the jab because it’s delivered over a longer distance and requires full extension of the arm. Standing in an attack position, quickly lunge forward and extend the tip of the cane toward your attacker. For added oomph, put as much of your body weight behind the thrust as you can.
Cuts. Cuts can be performed either high or low, in up, down, right or left directions. A cut is performed with a chopping motion. Downward
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