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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPaladin Press
ISBN-100873648412
ISBN-139780873648417
eBay Product ID (ePID)1762741
Product Key Features
Book TitleArt of Throwing Weapons
Number of Pages104 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1992
TopicOutdoor Skills, Military / Weapons, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, General
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, History
AuthorJames W. Madden
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight15.1 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
TitleLeadingThe
Table Of ContentChapter 1 - Throwing WeaponsChapter 2 - The Spear of the LanceHistory and DevelopmentMaking a Light SpearThrowing the Light SpearThe SpearthrowerChapter 3 - Throwing KnivesSelecting and Throwing a KnifeThe GripThrowing DistanceThrowing MotionAdvanced MethodsChapter 4 - Throwing Axes and TomahawksHistory and DevelopmentChoosing Your WeaponThrowing DistanceThe GripThrowing MotionChapter 5 - The ShurikenHistory and DevelopmentSelecting and Throwing a ShurikenThe GripOverhand Throwing MotionHorizontal Throwing MotionChapter 6 - BoomerangsBoomerang TypesHistory of BoomerangsNon-Returning BoomerangsReturning BoomerangsMaking a Returning BoomerangThrowing a Returning Boomerang
SynopsisThis comprehensive manual covers everything from the history and development of the five most common throwing weapons--spears, knives, tomahawks, shurikens and boomerangs--to their selection or manufacture, grip, distances, throwing motions and advanced combat methods.