The Scourge Of The Dark Continent: The Martial Use of the African Sjambok

The sjambok is one of the most versatile and effective of all flexible weapons, having been used for centuries in Africa. Here James Loriega offers the first book-length treatment of the defensive use of the sjambok. Loriega, a well-known and respected martial arts expert, covers every aspect of the sjambok: its history, nomenclature, properties, how to practice, stances, strikes, use with other weapons, where to obtain a sjambok and how to modify it so it is best for your personal use. This book will be of interest to all students of flexible weapons systems, and anyone interested in self defense.