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Short Staff Technique

The Kumasi short staff is practical and ideal as a survival tool in today's society. Historically speaking, in the nineteenth century, a practical working knowledge of stick fighting (walking stick) was required in most finishing schools for English gentlemen.

Throughout the occupation of India and Africa, British Military officers became renowned for their skills with the short staff, preferring it to the pistol or saber.

The Short Staff Today

In today's world he short staff to most, is little more than a mere walking stick to chase away dogs. However, the short staff remains a favorite tool of hikers and joggers. In today's world, where the potential for danger lurks around every corner, the short staff's possibility as a survival tool is greater than ever. The short staff can be carried practically anywhere and is legal to carry in just about every state. In the Kumasi system the short staff is used to defend against armed and unarmed assailants as well as multiple attackers.

Benefits

1. Health Benefit - The Kumasi Stick Fighting system's health benefits are both aerobic and anaerobic. The aerobic benefits are easily realized after three to five minutes of practice. As a matter of fact, a fifteen minute workout with the Kumasi staff has a cardiovascular value of thirty to forty minutes when compared to standard aerobics. It is also fun and fast way to burn off extra calories.

2. Personal Protection Benefit - In just a few short weeks you will have developed enough skills to use any straight object of equal size in an actual encounter effectively.

3. Psychological Benefit - Perhaps the greatest benefit that you will receive is self-confidence. Knowing that you have the knowledge and physical skills to defend yourself in an actual situation is priceless.

Of all the traditional martial arts, the Kumasi Stick Fighting System is one of the most practical and easiest to learn. As a method of self-defense, the Kumasi Stick Fighting System is legal and highly effective.

Kumasi Stick Fighting System is also a great way to:
1. Tone muscles and joints
2. Develop good coordination (hands and feet)
3. Develop quicker, sharper reflexes

What You Should Wear

Loose fitting clothing, and tennis shoes.

Who Can Participate

To participate, you must be at least 10 years of age.