Combat Stick: The Complete Home Training Course in Self-Defense from Scratch is a no-nonsense, practical manual for people who want real, legal self-protection skills—not fluff. Designed for absolute beginners, this book walks you from selecting and preparing your stick or cane to advanced tactical partner drills and technical sparring. Emphasis is always on safety, legality and responsible use: no glorification of violence, only disciplined self-defense techniques adapted for home training with walls, mirrors, and everyday objects. Inside you’ll find a clear, progressive curriculum: correct grips, stances, the sector system, basic strikes, high- and low-line defenses, dynamic defense strategies, footwork (including triangular movement and lunges), partner technical-tactical drills, attack and counterattack tactics, and focused honing exercises. The training duels and counter-resistance drills are designed to build timing, accuracy and composure under pressure. This book does not promise instant mastery. It promises a proven training path that, with consistent practice, delivers measurable improvements in personal safety and situational awareness. Perfect for anyone who wants a compact, effective, and legally sound system of self-defense they can train at home.