Walking Sticks were one of Mankind's oldest weapon, over 5,000 years old, used for many purposes, one of the main purposes was and is for self-Defense.  Grand Master McLeod learn many types of walking Sticks and also designed many.  He learn Kung Fu Staff, Japanese Staff, Kenpo Staff, from Great Grand Masters such as Great Grand Master Ed Parker, Sifu (Grand Master) Wing Lam, one of Japan's top Staff fighters and Instructors, Tadish Yamashita.  He also invented Yen Ch'ing Tao Staff, and has worked many movements from other weapons, such as the Spear, Three Sectional Staff, Kwon Do Sword, Straight Swords, and other Swords.

Soon you will be able to have DVD's on all the different types of staffs, but more important Modern Day Usage.

Modern Day Usage

Hiking now is for everyone, from all ages, and know how to us a walking stick is very important, it can save your life, and Yen Ch'ing Tao, the system Grand Master McLeod Invented, had developed many types of walking sticks, one that even carry a cell phone, and other special Department for survival, but strong and light weight. 

Soon you will be able to but the DVD's at your local Sport Store or on Line, with many options, this of course will have special Sticks for Kids!  You  can not only fight off an attacker, but there are many other uses, such at survival, and also can fight off animals of the woods for protection.

We will have experts telling you the best usage for attacks against certain animal, some like Bears, you would be better off using other tactics.