Stick course

STICK COURSE

Weapon Academy

STICK COURSE

This course builds on the three basic stick weapons of classical Japanese martial arts.

The nearly two-metre bo, the 130 cm jo, and the waist-high hanbo. These weapons differ not only in size, but also in manoeuvring technique and strategy. We also provide insights into the use of special stick weapons such as the tanbo, shikomi zue and nyoibo. The stick is one of the most ancient weapons. Even our ancestors fought with it, and we see it being used by chimpanzees. Although stone weapons have fallen out of fashion, the stick has survived - and for good reason. It's simple, effective and always at hand.

Why is the stick a good weapon?

Because it's simple, brutally effective, and anyone can learn it quickly. Striking with a wooden stick? It's easy. And you can do some serious damage to your opponent with that alone. Although using a baton can be deadly, it's not necessarily so - which is why it's a popular weapon for law enforcement. Plus, it's cheap and ubiquitous. An umbrella, vacuum cleaner hose or rolled-up newspaper can become a weapon in your hands.

If you want to join the Thread Weapons course, you must first pass the Introductory Bot (B0) level. The basic moves of the long stick are essential to understand the thread weapons such as the naginata, yari or bissento. If you don't have this, you won't be able to master the techniques.

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