How to use Deadly Weapons in Martial Arts

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Even after seven years of training the bokken is still a very difficult weapon to wield with precision, accuracy and control. Add to the basic bokken requirements; balance, fluid movements, timing and focus and you will get an idea of what is needed to even get a decent understanding of the weapon and it’s use.

My suggestion is to practice fifteen minutes a day on one particular weapon which will eventually lead to developing muscle memory, weapon familiarity and natural body movement while handling the weapon which should be your ultimate goal.

NOTHING WORKS 100% OF THE TIME.

Over-inflated claims and quick-fix promises are everywhere in the self-defense business. Many gadget salespeople and wannabe self-defense experts exaggerate the benefits and capabilities of their systems and products.

You need to understand, and acknowledge the limitations of a self defense weapon, and have a back-up plan. Keep in mind that nothing is ever 100% effective all the time. Even a gun is only 99% effective. Sometimes people get shot, but they still don’t go down. Yet, I don’t know anyone who would say a gun isn’t effective.

Weapons are considered as extensions of a martial artist’s own body. For example, strikes with a weapon are really extended hand strikes. Blocks with weapons are modeled after traditional martial art blocking techniques. Therefore, it is important for students to be relatively proficient with techniques using their own bodies first before learning to use any martial arts weapon. This will help the students understand the applications behind each weapons technique much better. In most Japanese karate schools, weapons training won’t be offered until students reach an intermediate level such as green or blue belt.

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