John Styers

Fighting men have long realized the need for a full, practical, easy-to-understand study on close combat. The step-by-step photographs and accompanying text Cold Steel are intended to fill this need. But the book has another purpose-to instill confidence in the man by proving that the principles of hand-to-hand combat can be mastered easily and surely.

Years of practical experience and observation have proved that the age-old practice of using the bayonet primarily as a pike leaves much to be show more desired. The principles of bayonet fighting advcated by John styers are designed for simplicity and naturalness of action, resulting in maximum confidence in the student in a minimum amount of time.

The technique of knife fighting is a product of our own American heritage. Styers does not borrow the methods used traditionally by other nations. He has followed the developments of the late Colonels James Bowie and A.J. Drexel Biddle in evolving what is probably the dealiest knife fighting techniques in the world.

Personal contact with an enemy when unarmed results in a fast, deadly action. Here again simplicity of application and effectiveness of results are emphasized. Man's natural weapons, provided by nature, are described. Vulnerable targets on the opponent's anatomy are designated. Simple and effective methods of applying these natural weapons on the targets are prescribed.

The stick or club is a useful weapon in an emergency for the soldier and a traditional companion for most law enforcement officers. The versatility of this easly acquired weapon is fully covered.

Knife throwing is a fascinating pastime. For those who would like to master this art, Mr. Styers has included clearly defined directions which will provide consistent results after a brief period of practice.

Whether it's knife throwing, the bayonet, knife fighting, unarmed combat of the stick, practice and application of the prescribed principles will bring proficiency and confidence.

For academic study and historical only.

Contents

The bayonet
Knife fighting
Unarmed combat
The stick
Knife throwing show less