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[Narrator] A stick
is an excellent weapon. |
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It's also one of
the basic weapons. |
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There was a time when
the stick was the most |
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important weapon
in ancient China. |
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(fighter grunting) |
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The Simi stick is
one of the best kind. |
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It's used with the right
hand gripping one end. |
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And the left hand,
the middle part. |
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It's good for attack,
defense, and parrying. |
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(fighter grunting) |
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(sticks hitting) |
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(suspenseful music) |
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The interesting
part short sticks |
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are that they're very
good at close quarters. |
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For hand-to-hand combat,
you use the short stick. |
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Once you've got in close,
you can jab and thrust. |
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But it does require
a special skill. |
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(fighters grunting) |
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(blows landing) |
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The yard stick, refers
of course to its length. |
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