War Hawk: Way of the Raven Tomahawk Combatives is a complete, no-nonsense guide to mastering one of the most efficient close-quarters weapons ever created. The tomahawk is more than steel and handle—it is an extension of intent, precision, and the warrior mindset, and this book shows you exactly how to wield it with purpose. Beginning with critical safety protocols and use-of-force considerations, the material progresses through essential tomahawk anatomy, selection, nomenclature, drawing methods, grips and grip switches, guards, postures, and foundational footwork. From there, you’ll move into defensive structures, offensive mechanics, vital strike templates, movement patterns, counter-thrusts, combinations, and solutions for obstructed attacks. The system goes beyond striking, covering takedowns, chokes, and integrated close-quarters methods, all supported by functional drills, exercises, and detailed anatomy and physiology insights. Whether you are a martial artist, instructor, survivalist, or a student of modern and historical weaponcraft, War Hawk delivers a practical, fully developed tomahawk combatives system—forged in realism, stripped of fantasy, and designed for those who train with purpose.