Reference Material

I realize that there is only so much that you can learn from books or other media outside of the dojo or training hall. Still they are an invaluable resource. I have not included on this list any of the books pertaining to my studies of the rennaisance or medieval eras, sticking mostly within the 19th century. You may want to copy and paste this into a word doc and print it out.

Anyway, here is a brief list of Books and/or Videos I have bought and read and feel were worth the money and time I spent. The more asterisks the higher rated they are.

Cassidy, William L. Complete Book of Knife-Fighting*. Boulder: Paladin Press, 1975.

Cody, Mark Edward, Filipino Combat Systems: An Introduction to An Ancient Art For Modern Times, AuthorHouse, 2005

Echanis, Michael. Knife Fighting, Throwing for Combat***. Burbank: O’Hara Publishing, 1978.

Echanis, Michael, D. Knife Self-Defense***. Burbank: O’Hara Publishing, 1977.

Fairbairn, William Ewart. Get Tough*. New York: D.Appleton-Century Co., 1942.

Fairbairn, William Ewart. Silent Killing. 1942. Introduction Bradley J. Steiner. Seattle: Bradley J. Steiner. 2001.

Galang, Reynaldo S. Masters of the Blade*. Arjee Enterprises, 2005

Hockheim, Hoch. Unarmed Versus the Knife**. Ft. Oglethorpe: Lauric Press, 2001.

Janich, Michael D. Knife-fighting A Practical Course. Boulder: Paladin Press, 1993.

Janich, Michael D. Street Steel, Choosing & Carrying Self-Defense Knives*. Boulder: Paladin Press, 1996.

LaFond, James, The Logic of Steel***, Paladin Press, 2001, Boulder CO

LaTourrette, John, M. Warriors Guide to Knife-fighting***. Medford: Sports Psychology Publications, 1988.

McLemore, Dwight, C. Paradoxes of a Deadly Myth**. Yorktown: Dwight C. McLemore, 2000. (This has been published under a new title, “Bowie and Big Knife Fighting”, by Paladin Press)

McLemore, Dwight C. Advanced Bowie Techniques, the Finer Points of Fighting with a Large Knife*** Paladin Press, 2006

Ryan, Richard. Master of the Blade*. Boulder: Paladin Press, 1999.

Sanchez, John. Blade Master*. Boulder: Paladin Press, 1983.

Sanchez, John. Slash and Thrust*. Boulder: Paladin Press, 1980.

Steyer, John. Cold Steel**. Boulder: Paladin Press, 1974.

Tarani, Steve. The Naked Edge, The Complete Guide to Edged Weapons Defense. Burbank: Unique Publications, 2002.*

Walker, Greg. Battle Blades, A Professionals Guide to Combat/Fighting Knives*. Boulder: Paladin Press, 1993.

Training Videos-DVDs

Dan Gum Sul, High Art of Knife Fighting: Michael de Alba, de Alba Productions

Hwarang Do Weapons: Michael de Alba, de Alba Productions

Kosho Blade: Vol 1& Vol 2: Hanshi Bruce Juchnik, SKSK International Productions

Weaponry #1: Hanshi Bruce Juchnik, SKSK International Productions

Unarmed and Dangerous: Vols.1 & 2: James Keating, Comtech, Paladin Press

Comtech Drawpoint Vol. 1: James Keating, Comtech, Paladin Press

Reverse Knife Fighting Techniques: James Keating, Comtech, Paladin Press

Legacy of Steel Vol 1 & 2**: James Keating, Comtech, Paladin Press

Hockheim Journeyman series: Hoch Hockheim, Scientific Fighting Congress

Junsado Knife Defenses:
Fundamentals: Master Hanho, Turtle Video
Advanced: Master Hanho, Turtle Video
Expert: Master Hanho, Turtle Video

Lameco Knife Fighting: Vols. 1 & 2: Threat Response Systems Co. Felix Valencia

Modern Knife Volume 1-8**, Kautz, Pete

Comtech ***: Keating, James, A, Volume 1-3

Crossada ***: Keating, James, A,

Crossing the Bridge ***: Keating, James, A,

Secrets of Silat; Knife Fighting Techniques of Silat and Kuntao:**** by Steve Gartin