From 1998 thru 2016 James has fought 673 stick bouts for a record of 449 wins, 171 losses and 53 draws. This introduction to stick-fighting fundamentals covers: -The four basic stroke angles -The three basic methods of stroking with a blunt extension weapon -The basic defenses against the stick -The only disarms that will success with any regularity -Basic, intermediate and advanced foot work Twerps, Goons and Meatshields is not about twirling a stick, but about navigating the combat space in the most brutal context, with stick in hand.