Teaching / Learning combat tactics made simple

Struggling to find a straight forward approach to training???

This book simplifies the training of all fencing (weapon) arts, tackling both the:

• Contents (What to teach)
• Pedagogy (How to teach)

Understanding counter attack selection is made simple through concepts, games & drills

Straight forward explainations on how to choose one's counter according to:

1. Number of opponents

2. Traits of weapons:

   a) Bladed /blunt

   b) With and without hand guard

   c) Single or double handed

3. Having greater, lesser or the same reach

4. Type of parry performed

5. Quality of footwork

Related videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xkgok_Md24&list=PL3bXFhDWjA5uzmNKsTLzSGEUcnNLc5xY4

You'll only need to focus on training ... and enjoy your improved combat understanding & decision making

A brief presentation of Coach Preto:

1. Instructor of stick combat (Jogo do Pau), Karate & Wrestling
2. Undergrad in physical education
3. Two masters in sport sciences
   a) Sport teaching strategies (ULHT/Lisbon)
   b) Coaching (UBC/Vancouver)
4. Certified by the International Sport Sciences Association as a:
   a) Fitness trainer
   b) Youth training specialist
   c) Endurance training specialist

Authored:

• The forgotten art of fighting against multiple opponents
• Coaching combat tactics: Counter attack selection
• Jogo do Pau: The ancient art and modern science of Portuguese stick fighting
• Understanding physical conditioning: A movement based approach
• Development of technique & tactical skill
  
  Plus, co-producer of the DVDs:
• Combat tactics: 1) Decision making in weapon based martial arts
• From battlefields to duelling: The evolution of Jogo do Pau

Testimonials

• "For the full-contact stick fighter, Luis' approach to staff has huge appeal. He demonstrates outstanding range and timing, with hardcore commitment"
  Loki Jorgenson, instructor of Pekiti-Tirsia & Dog Brothers’ MA

• "Luis delivers content that is both grounded in solid body mechanics and tactically relevant and applicable to all martial artists regardless of discipline. His 'in-context' approach to training martial skills helps students not only learn but easily apply new techniques outside of drills in an efficient and effective manner. He has certainly had a positive impact on the way that I teach and train"
  Devon Boorman, Academie Duello’s lead instructor

• "Our skills as a club improved dramatically as a result of his tutelage. Not only did our students gain from Luis' skill as a teacher, but our instructor team benefited immeasurably from his insightful coaching. Luis is a patient tutor with a keen eye for the minutiae and detail of fine body mechanics. During his tenure at Blood and Iron Martial Arts he quickly became a favourite teacher among our students, and became the Head Coach of our fight team"
  Lee Smith, Blood & Iron Martial Arts’ lead instructor