Amante P. Marinas, Sr.
Список книг автора Amante P. Marinas, Sr.The Art of Throwing
Concise and informative, The Art of Throwing is the ultimate introduction to the exciting world of throwing weapons. It provides thorough explanation and instruction on everything from grips and stances, targets and trajectories, and even how to construct your own weapons. The fundamentals of weapon throwing are easy to learn, but mastering aim—let alone mastering aim with a variety of weapons—involves time, effort and practice. Let The Art of Throwing ease your transition from novice to expert with its detailed, but easy to follow instructions from an author who has spent years mastering his technique. With a foreword by knife throwing legend Joe «Brokenfeather» Darrah, this edition includes updated information and an hour-long downloadable video to better aid newcomers in learning the basics or help experienced throwers perfect their techniques. The Art of Throwing includes: Basic concepts—Grips, Methods, and MechanicsThrowing implements—The Bagakay, the knife, the ax, and the spearJapanese throwing implements—The Shuriken and the ShakenChinese throwing implements—The flying dart, the golden coin dart, the flying steel olive, and the flying stickerOther throwing implements—The western dart and the boomerangSport and defensive throwingWeapon and hand care
Blowgun Techniques
Blowgun Techniques is a complete introduction to one of the world's oldest weapons.It provides detailed explanations and instructions on all aspects of the blowgun's use—from grips and stances, to targets and trajectories, to how to construct your own blowgun.While shooting the blowgun may seem effortless, it actually requires not only power, but also intelligence, focus and good technique. This unique combination—simplicity of design yet complexity of technique—has caused the blowgun to undergo a dramatic rise in popularity in the modern world. This popularity makes Blowgun Techniques a timely guide for hunting enthusiasts and those interested in archery–style sports competitions.