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Art and Science of Staff Fighting 2-DVD (YMAA DVD) Joe Varady step by step Staff, Nine Levels - Easy to Expert 2025

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2-disc SALE! Marked down from full price of $99.99. Nine Levels, Easy to Expert. The 8-hour Art and Science of Staff Fighting video offers complete step by step instruction for the staff, with an emphasis on the dynamics of combat. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions. Joe Varady lays out a comprehensive course of study in nine levels, from beginner to expert, guiding you through such fundamentals as stances, striking, blocking, and footwork. In advanced lessons, viewers learn disarming techniques, groundwork, and facing multiple opponents. This video is not just for staff enthusiasts. Even those unfamiliar with martial arts can adapt these techniques, increasing their skill and confidence in defending themselves. "Our environment is usually full of improvised weapons,” says Varady. “Staff fighting techniques can be effectively applied in a self-defense situation using a walking stick, coatrack, curtain rod, floor lamp, hockey stick, fallen tree branch, broom, mop, shovel, or rake.” This video features: Nine levels, progressing from easy to expert Detailed step by step instructions, drills, fundamentals, and advanced techniques A “nondenominational” approach to staff, utilizing the best of Eastern and Western arts A comprehensive, methodical approach to building staff skills If you are already a student of the staff, these lessons will augment your techniques, broaden your options, and offer foundational insights to other polearms such as the spear and halberd. Whether you are an experienced staff fighter or a layman seeking practical techniques for self- defense, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting will help you develop the skills you need. DVD is coded for all regions, plays worldwide.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Documentary, Exercise Fitness, Sport


Format: DVD


Contributor: Joe Varady, YMAA Publication Center


Runtime: 8 hours


Studio: YMAA Publication Center


Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 5.39 x 0.67 inches; 4.97 ounces


Media Format ‏ : ‎ DVD


Run time ‏ : ‎ 8 hours


Actors ‏ : ‎ Joe Varady


Producers ‏ : ‎ YMAA Publication Center


Studio ‏ : ‎ YMAA Publication Center


Best Sellers Rank: #41,774 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV) #673 in Documentary (Movies & TV) #4,194 in Action & Adventure DVDs


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    • Great !
After watching these dvd’s, I was able to go back to work after vacation and kick the crap out of my STAFF ! (see what I did there ?)
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2026 by Smart Azz
    • Actually shows tons of techniques/exercises!
Excellent! Has basics, intermediate, and advanced instruction and workouts. Shows sparring as well. The setup is great. There is homework to practice and it's easy to follow. He has a YouTube video course and a book which have different information. Overall excellent course. DVD's were in great shape! Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2025 by Stephen Crawford
    • Functional and Entertaining
The author is a 5th grade school teacher and it shows. His tone and cadence were easy to listen to. The information is organized and progresses well. Nothing complicated or fancy like I learned in high dime martial arts classes, just simple/practical techniques that are easy to learn. These videos were perfect as part of our homeschool PE class. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025 by Jason
    • Great
Great
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025 by John
    • Varady's Video Makes learning Easier
I purchased his training book months ago, and enjoyed Joe's teaching style. However, it was difficult for me to follow technique. Watching his video makes the learning curve so much easier. Highly recommended for any serious student.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • A staff fighting learning resource without equal!
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I will admit that I've been a huge fan of Grandmaster Joe Varady's instructional martial arts books and DVDs for many years, so I was particularly excited when I heard he was producing a series dedicated to the art of staff fighting. Needless to say, I couldn't be happier with this newest addition to Varady's library! As with all his books and DVDs, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting presents a comprehensive curriculum in an accessible and interesting manner. The book and DVD are perfect compliments to each other, but they also work perfectly as standalone resources. The material itself is fairly straightforward, but is also meticulously researched. As someone with an above-average amount of prior staff fighting experience, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting reinforced some of my past learnings, but introduced a myriad of techniques that made me really re-think much of my approach to the art. Best of all, Varady's passion and knowledge for the martial arts shines though as always. The Art and Science of Staff Fighting is absent of the bravado and martial "fantasy" that has become increasingly common with other comparable instructional resources. In other words, Varady promotes practicality and repeatability over convoluted and fantastical methods. For martial artists of all ages and skill levels, there is much value and insight to be found within this book and DVD set. I highly recommended both! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024 by Farrow Tech
    • Much more than just a guide on technique
This guide walks you through making training weapons, proper equipment for training at different levels, making a variety of training tools to supplement your advancement as well as an excellent explanation of technique and application. Early stages of the DVD can be performed solo, and often come with "homework assignments". Many of the homework assignments are setting up training tools to use for practicing the lessons. For example, early on you are instructed to make a "target board" as an essential tool to improve your form and consistency. When I was younger, I loved to spin a staff fast and flashy (but I had no proper training and my technique lacked control and was not composed of practical application. I used a lot of loose one handed figure eights, spins around my back and neck, etc.) I collected numerous staffs and other weapons over the years, but never learned how to use the staves properly. I bought this video to force myself to throw away my old bad habits, and finally learn how to use the weapon properly. This easy to setup tool (target board) helps you visually improve your form and consistency. As you advance to later training exercises the training lessons are more and more dependent on having a partner to practice with. For a while, alternative training options are given for training solo. After a while most of the exercises really need a partner to be able to continue further advancing. While there are some kata/form(s) sequences to learn, a good bit of the video is conceptual training of practical application. All the exercise are presented in a practical format while never losing focus of doing so in a safe manner. The dvd(s) are excellently presented and broken down in clear and easy to follow stages. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022 by Jason Stein
    • Great Content, Presentation Could be more Dynamic
The progression of information and lessons is methodical and easy to follow. The resolution isn't up to current standards, but is more than fine for the purpose. Audio is good and always understandable. As a teacher, Joe is a slow to medium-tempo speaker. Couple that with the limited number of camera angles and sets (for lack of a better word), and the video progress can seem slower than it is. Think of absorbing lessons rather than being energized by them. Still, the content is excellent, always crystal clear, and Joe's remarks are always on point. There is really nothing wasted here. Although I have the DVDs, a direct download would be preferable at this point. Good videos. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023 by New England Yankee

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