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Fundamental quarterstaff technique combining half-staff grip, overhead strikes, low sweeps, and thrust-based attacks.

Core quarterstaff techniques from historical European sources including strikes, thrusts, and parries.

Fundamental blocking technique using the shaft of the bo to intercept an incoming strike at mid-range.

The Standard Halberd-Pollaxe subfamily covers the fundamental techniques of European hafted polearm combat as described in the historical fight books: guards (posta), strikes with both the axe head an...

Fundamental blocking technique using the jo shaft to receive and redirect an incoming sword or staff attack.

Fundamental striking technique with the jo, typically an overhead or diagonal blow delivered with a sliding grip change.