ISSUE 1 - VOLUME I
Immersion Review
Stick Arts
The Immersion Review, founded by The Immersion Foundation, is a conduit for profound insights in combat and combative behavior. It is a space for dedicated martial artists, who dare to seek ideas from diverse fighting systems. It is for those who see in martial arts, a language to express life.
Table Of Contents
1.
Speed
Ron Saturno
2.
Cuentada: Learning to Prioritize in the Flow *
Mark Mikita
3.
The Long Pole: A Western Perspective
Michael Blackgrave
4.
Bridges of Rattan Bolos and Daggers
Dexter Labonog
Mahipal Lunia
6.
Traditional Stick Fighting: Common Themes Oceans Apart
Burton Richardson
7.
Stick Fencing and Canne Italiana
Guido Caporizzi
8.
An Interview with Sensei Sastri: Jo Jutsu Staff Techniques
Jeevan Gowda
9.
Dog Brothers Martial Arts’ Seven Ranges and Stick Grappling
Marc Denny
10.
Applying stick fighting skills in the modern environment
Mark Human
Bryan Cannata
12.
Tapada Staff
William McGrath
* Update May 18, 2020:
We have corrected publishing errors in Mark Mikita's article on Cuentada. Changes better reflect the author's unique voice and will give you a deeper insight into Cuentada.
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