Blowgun techniques : the definitive guide to modern and traditional blowgun techniques / Amante P. Marinas ; with a foreword by Dr. Hironori Higuchi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marinas, Amante P.

Contributor:

Higuchi, Hironori.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Blowguns.

Martial arts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (137 p.)

Place of Publication:

Tokyo ; Rutland, Vt. : Tuttle Pub., c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 Bl

Contents:

TABLE OF CONTENTS; DEDICATION; FOREWORD; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; WARNING; 1. Traditional Blowguns; 2. Modern Blowguns; 3. Making Your Own Blowgun; 4. Making Your Own Darts; 5. Making Special Purpose Darts; 6. Conceptual Physics of the Blowgun; 7. Breathing; 8. Targets; 9. Shooting the Blowgun; 10. Factors That Will Affect Your Aim; 11. Keeping Score; 12. Measuring the Shooter's Skill; 13. The Blowgun as a Hunter's Weapon; 14. The Blowgun as a Defensive Weapon; 15. The Blowgun in Sport Shooting; 16. Taking Care of Your Blowgun; 17. The Art of the Blowgun; Appendix; End Notes

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-4629-0554-4

OCLC:

792684753