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The Fighting Kukri

Author : Dwight C. Mclemore
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781983440021
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis The Fighting Kukri by : Dwight C. Mclemore

Download or read book The Fighting Kukri written by Dwight C. Mclemore and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The kukri is one of the oldest combat/utility knives in existence today. Recognized as the national weapon of Nepal, the kukri has been associated with the British Army's fearsome Gurkha brigades since their creation. The unique downward slope of the blade gives the kukri its distinctive look and renowned ability to effect powerful, accurate cuts. In this latest addition to his "Fighting Weapons" series, Dwight McLemore explores the full range of kukri training and deployment. He presents a sprinkling of history with informed discussions of fighting approaches and numerous training exercises on cutting, thrusting, blocking, and the associated movement of a kukri fight. By mixing modern and historical concepts and illustrating the text with hundreds of his highly acclaimed instructional drawings, McLemore has created the first and perhaps ultimate training guide to this unique weapon. The Fighting Kukri is a must for martial artists, blade enthusiasts, historical reenactors, fight directors of stage and screen, and men and women of the armed forces.

Gurkha

Author : Kailash Limbu
Publisher : Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN 13 : 1408705370
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Gurkha written by Kailash Limbu and published by Little, Brown Book Group. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 2006, Colour-Sargeant Kailash Limbu's platoon was sent to relieve and occupy a police compound in the town of Now Zad in Helmand. He was told to prepare for a forty-eight hour operation. In the end, he and his men were under siege for thirty-one days - one of the longest such sieges in the whole of the Afghan campaign. Kailash Limbu recalls the terrifying and exciting details of those thirty-one days - in which they killed an estimated one hundred Taliban fighters - and intersperses them with the story of his own life as a villager from the Himalayas. He grew up in a place without roads or electricity and didn't see a car until he was fifteen. Kailash's descriptions of Gurkha training and rituals - including how to use the lethal Kukri knife - are eye-opening and fascinating. They combine with the story of his time in Helmand to create a unique account of one man's life as a Gurkha.

Ayo Gorkhali

Author : Tim I Gurung
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 9354929907
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (549 download)

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Download or read book Ayo Gorkhali written by Tim I Gurung and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-03-13 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nepal, 1767. The tiny kingdom of Gorkha is on the ascendant under its ruler Prithvi Narayan Shah. Over the next few decades, his Gorkhali army establishes a mighty kingdom, the borders of which extend from Kangra in the west to the Teesta river in the east. The territory encompasses a large part of present-day Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and almost all of present-day Nepal and Sikkim. When they are eventually reined in by the mighty British army in 1815, it sparks off a new engagement between the imperial power and Nepal. Impressed by the fighting abilities on display, the British army begins recruiting them. The Gurkhas (the prevalent spelling today) go on to serve with distinction in many theatres of war over the next hundred-odd years, their exploits in World War I and II earning them a number of bravery medals. With Indian independence in 1947 comes further change: the Gurkhas are now split across three armies: the British, Indian and the Nepalese. Ayo Gorkhali by Tim I. Gurung, a former British Gurkha, is the first work of history by a member of the community and brings alive the story of a people who have served flags other than their own with honour, even as they have attempted to keep their native warrior traditions alive in letter and spirit. The history of the Gurkha serviceman is one that goes beyond soldiering and bravery-it is in equal measure a story of the resilient human spirit, and of a tiny community that carved for itself a niche in world history.

Kukris and Gurkhas

Author : Martina Sprague
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781484907078
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Kukris and Gurkhas written by Martina Sprague and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gurkhas have been termed the only soldiers who can win their battles on their reputation alone. Weapons shape the character of the men who wield them and two upturned kukris meeting at the top, their naked blades crossing, serve as the identifying insignia of the Brigade of Gurkhas in the United Kingdom.The Gurkhas were brought to the world's attention in the nineteenth century, when the territory ruled by Britain's Honourable East India Company in Nepal experienced a number of boundary disputes and Gurkha raids. Mutual respect developed between the Gurkhas and the British, who viewed the Gurkhas as disciplined and capable fighters training under the motto, "It is better to die than to be a coward."In modern times the Gurkhas have served the British Crown in several campaigns worldwide, including both World Wars. As World War II ended Gurkhas saw active service mainly in the Far East, until Britain moved forward to defend the Falkland Islands following the Argentine occupation in the spring of 1982.This book examines the kukri knife as a combat weapon and relates it to the history of the Gurkha soldier. It starts with a historical background of the Gurkhas, including an account of the campaigns in which they have fought. It then explores the origin and handling characteristics of the kukri and its combat applications. Next it discusses Gurkha recruitment into the British and Indian armies, followed by an examination of the status of Gurkhas as mercenary soldiers. The book summarizes with a discussion of the Gurkha reputation as the "bravest of the brave." The concluding remarks focus on the Gurkhas' so-called "inherent" fighting characteristics and the kukri knife as a symbol of status and skill.Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare is a book series that examines the history of edged weapons in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. The book series takes a critical look at the relationship between the soldier, his weapon, and the social and political mores of the times. Each book examines the historical background and metallurgic science of the knife, sword, or bayonet respectively, and explores the handling characteristics and combat applications of each weapon. The individual books are excerpted from the previously published book, A History of Edged Weapon Warfare, also by Martina Sprague. Look for more books in this series in the near future.

Basic Stick Fighting for Combat

Author : Michael D. Echanis
Publisher : Black Belt Communications
ISBN 13 : 9780897500593
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Basic Stick Fighting for Combat written by Michael D. Echanis and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1978 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of the stick, long or short, as a weapon of survival, including disarming techniques, is presented in this second volume on combat training by Michael D. Echanis. Ki power, proper grip, visualization and breath control are explained as important elements in surviving attacks.

Cuchillo Corvo Combat Knife of Chile

Author : James Loriega
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1365828581
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (658 download)

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Download or read book Cuchillo Corvo Combat Knife of Chile written by James Loriega and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traditional Corvo is a bladed weapon that is popularly regarded as the national knife of Chile. As such, it ranks alongside the Navaja of Spain, the Kukri of Nepal, and the America Bowie as a blade that was pivotal in the wars-and ultimately, the history-of its nation. The Corvo knife was so uniformly carried by Chileans that it saw wide use in Chile's 19th century War of Tndependence from Bolivia. So significant was the Corvo's prevalence in the war that the knife was officially adopted by the Chilean military. Today, the Special Commandos adhere to a uniquely-developed curriculum for the combative use of the Corvo, which includes its proper deployment in confronting enemy opponents, whether unarmed, or wielding knives, entrenching tools, or bayonets. In this book two edged weapons Masters, Fernan Vargas and James Loriega take you on a journey to explore the history, culture and use of the Corvo.

Karambit

Author : Steve Tarani
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780865682061
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Karambit written by Steve Tarani and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a Karambit? Why is the Karambit one of the most awesome personal defense weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago? Extracted from the jungles of West Java, deep in the heart of Indonesia, the ancient technologies of the Karambit masters are revealed for the first time in this unique contribution to the world of martial arts edged weapons training. In this "how to" training reference, delve into the rich history and practical operation of this incredible artifact. Uncover the secrets of the Indonesian training method, combative strategies, and the way of the ancient masters in edged weapon defensive tactics such as disarms, takedowns, throws, immobilizations, escapes, locks and other self-defense skills in operating the Karambit. The history of this ancient and mysterious weapon is steeped in legend and its operation until now has been kept secret for centuries. Join Jagabaya Steve Tarani as he takes you step by step through the mystical history and training drills of this highly guarded close quarters personal defense system. This outstanding volume is a must for the serious student of edged weapons, martial arts training and self-defense application.

Gurkha

Author : C. Lawrence
Publisher : Uniform
ISBN 13 : 9781912690237
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Gurkha written by C. Lawrence and published by Uniform. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pictorial history of The Royal Gurkha Rifles. An introduction to this remarkable regiment, its operational deployments abroad and at home supported by a wealth of photographs chronicling its quarter century of service to the Crown. This unique insight into one of the world's elite fighting units includes descriptions of operational deployments in Afghanistan, the Balkans, Sierra Leone and East Timor, as well as special interest sections covering recruiting, sport, adventure training, snipers, tracking and, of course, the kukri fighting knife. The Roll of Honour, its Battle Honours (including those of its antecedent regiments), honours and awards received by members of the Regiment and a brief history of Britain's Gurkhas are amongst the detail amassed in this special edition.

The Ultimate Guide to Knife Combat

Author : Raymond Horwitz
Publisher : Black Belt Books
ISBN 13 : 9780897501583
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Knife Combat written by Raymond Horwitz and published by Black Belt Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More effective than a fist and more accessible than a gun, the knife is the most pragmatic self-defense tool, and this guide to knife combat celebrates this simple, versatile, sometimes controversial weapon. With essays and instructional articles written by the world's foremost experts, including Ernest Emerson, Hank Hayes, Jim Wagner, and David E. Steele, it presents an international cross section of knife cultures and styles--from the heroic legacy of America's bowie knife to the lethal techniques of the kukri-wielding Gurkhas of Nepal--and features essential empty-hand techniques, exercises to improve fighting skills, and advice on choosing the right knife.

Bowie Knife Fights, Fighters and Fighting Techniques

Author : Paul Kirchner
Publisher : Paladin Press
ISBN 13 : 9781581607420
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Bowie Knife Fights, Fighters and Fighting Techniques written by Paul Kirchner and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1827, James Bowie carved his way into American history at the Sandbar Fight, and soon every fighting man of the South and West had to have a knife like his. The bowie knife could cut like a razor, chop like a cleaver, and stab like a sword, and many considered it deadlier than a pistol at close range. So great was the dread it inspired that by 1838 it was banned in several states—a ban that did little to stanch the flow of blood. Bowie's story is well known, but what of the other cutters and stabbers of his day? Gunfighters have long been celebrated, but those who fought with the bowie knife have been largely ignored—until now. Unearthing accounts from memoirs, court records, regional histories, and newspaper archives, Paul Kirchner, author of the Paladin bestsellers The Deadliest Men and More of the Deadliest Men Who Ever Lived , presents their stories for the first time in Bowie Knife Fights, Fighters, and Fighting Techniques. Kirchner identifies and profiles the four greatest bowie knife fighters of history, as well as numerous other wielders of the blade. He details the weapon's use in the Texas War of Independence, the Mormon exodus, the Mexican War, the slave system, the Gold Rush, Bleeding Kansas, the Civil War, the Lincoln assassination, the Indian Wars, and the Western frontier. The book describes bowie knife fighting tricks and techniques and provides numerous accounts of knife-against-knife and knife-against-gun encounters. Its final chapter surveys the continued use of the bowie and other fighting knives in modern warfare.

A Connecticut Yankee in the 8th Gurkha Rifles

Author : Scott Gilmore
Publisher : Potomac Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Connecticut Yankee in the 8th Gurkha Rifles written by Scott Gilmore and published by Potomac Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America was still neutral when, in the fall of 1941, a tall, solid thirty-year-old advertising executive from Connecticut volunteered to serve as an American Field Service ambulance driver in the British Army. It was the start of an adventure that took Scott Gilmore to Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, India, and, finally, to the jungles of Burma. After an exciting and dangerous year in North Africa, where he witnessed the fall of Tobruk and the battle of El Alamein, Gilmore was accepted for training as an officer in the elite Indian Army. This was the old Indian Army of the British Raj, a fighting force of unflappable English officers, hardy Indians, and the legendary Gurkhas of Nepal. It was an army at the apogee of its skills and about to inflict on the Japanese their greatest defeat on land. With dry, offbeat humor, Gilmore describes his challenging months at the Officers Training School and with his new unit, the 8th Gurkha Rifles. As he endures the assault courses and marches, confronts the arcane rituals of the officers' mess, and learns the language and customs of his diminutive fellow soldiers, Gilmore's adaptability and good nature is notable, and his American viewpoint on the mix of cultures refreshing. Moreover, like generations of Britons, he learns to love and respect the kukri knife-wielding Gurkha warriors. When Gilmore's 4th Battalion is finally deemed ready to be put to the test as part of General Bill Slim's Fourteenth Army, it plunges into battle in the jungle-covered mountains of the Indo-Burmese border. He and his comrades fight their way across the dry plains of central Burma, execute a dangerous crossing of the mile-wide Irrawaddy River, and press on to Rangoon, enduring ahostile climate and tenacious Japanese opposition. As Gilmore moves up in responsibility to company commander and engages in night reconnaissance patrols and set-piece attacks, his experiences give a forceful picture of the fighting in one of the most difficult and remote theaters of World War II.

The Complete Book Of Knife Fighting

Author : William L. Cassidy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book Of Knife Fighting written by William L. Cassidy and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the classic book on knife fighting from one of the world's foremost experts. From it, you will learn all the facets of the art: assassination methods, history and development of knife design and in-depth reviews of the techniques perfected by Fairbairn, Biddle, Applegate and others. Rare photos and never-before-published info on Oriental techniques.

The Fighting Tomahawk

Author : Dwight C. Mclemore
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781982099282
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book The Fighting Tomahawk written by Dwight C. Mclemore and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The low-tech, high-impact tomahawk has been carried in every American war, including Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. Here the author traces the origins of the tomahawk and uses his dynamic drawings to show how it can be utilized singly or with the long knife in both offensive and defensive encounters. Includes fighting scenarios, throwing lessons and applications of the war club.

Bowie and Big Knife Fighting System

Author : Dwight C. Mclemore
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781979768993
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book Bowie and Big Knife Fighting System written by Dwight C. Mclemore and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This valuable training guide provides insight into Jim Bowie, the "Bowie knife" and the fighting systems associated with both. Reminiscent of art found in early fencing manuals, the 200+ pen-and-ink drawings in this book are so skillfully executed that they vividly convey the movement of the training sequences. Whether you want to learn to fight with a big blade or just want to find out more about Bowie, this book is for you.

The Writer's Guide to Weapons

Author : Benjamin Sobieck
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1599638150
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book The Writer's Guide to Weapons written by Benjamin Sobieck and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to writing weapons, most authors shoot from the hip--and miss. The Writer's Guide to Weapons will help you hit your target every time. Firearms and knives have starring roles in a wide range of genres--crime, thriller, war, mystery, Western, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of weapons in novels and film are pure fiction. Knowing the difference between a shotshell and a slug, a pistol and a revolver, or a switchblade and a butterfly knife is essential for imbuing your story with authenticity--and gaining popularity with discerning readers. Inside you'll find: • An in-depth look at the basics of firearms and knives: how they work, why they work, what they look like, and how to depict them accurately in your stories. • The biggest weapons myths in fiction, TV, and film. • A surefire guide for choosing the correct weapon for your characters, no matter their skill level, strength, or background. • A review of major gun and knife laws, weapons safety tips,and common police tactics. • "The Hit List," showcasing the most popular weapons for spies, detectives, gunslingers, gangsters, military characters, and more. • Examples highlighting inaccurate vs. accurate weapons depictions. • An insightful foreword by David Morrell, the award-winning creator of Rambo. Equal parts accessible, humorous, and practical, The Writer's Guide to Weapons is the one resource you need to incorporate firearms and knives into your fiction like a seasoned professional.

Tome of Battle

Author : Richard Baker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780786939220
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (392 download)

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Download or read book Tome of Battle written by Richard Baker and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nine martial disciplines presented in this supplement allow a character with the proper knowledge and focus to perform special combat maneuvers and nearly magical effects. Information is also included on new magic items and spells and new monsters and organizations.

Sicilian Stick Fighting

Author : Piero LA TORRE
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781708903589
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Sicilian Stick Fighting written by Piero LA TORRE and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sicilian stick fighting" is a study-book about the ancient art of the Sicilian Stick, considered and analysed from different perspectives. First, some reasonings about the Stick Fighting are developed referring to different historical contexts. The history of the oral tradition proper to the Sicilian stick is investigated referring to both the culture of that time and the geographical spread of the art itself. Following, the book turns into a technical manual describing the discipline through pictures and graphs. Lastly, the book focuses on the methodology adopted for the study of fighting, from the very first approach to the top-level competition.