Karate Weapons

The Complete book of Karate Weapons by Dr Theodore Gambordella

From the book: "Defend yourself! And learn how to do it right with the only comprehensive book on karate weapons ever published! Shown are the proper usage and katas for seven lethal karate weapons: nunchaku, yawara stick, sai, fighting knife, tonfa, staff and bo."

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Bo - Japanese Long Staff by Tadashi Yamashita

Tadashi Yamashita was born in Japan in 1942. However, he considers himself an Okinawan. His father died when Yamashita was three and his mother, moved her family to Okinawa in 1950. He lived in Okinawa until 1964, when he came to the United States. When he came to the United States, he owned and operated a karate school for five years. In 1968, Tadashi went back to Japan and became the youngest seventh-degree black belt in the country's history. Among those judging his performance were his instructor, Sensei Sugura Nakazato, a ninth-degree black belt, and grandmaster Chosin Chibana, a tenth-degree black belt.

Yamashita, who has more than 27 years of experience in the martial arts, began his study at the age of 11. Yamashita was 16 when he received his black belt. In 1960 he captured the all-Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Free Sparring Grand Champion title. Considered the foremost karate and weapons expert in the United States, Yamashita is the head instructor of the American Karate Association, as well as the head instructor of shorin-ryu karate in the United States.

Kobudo Bo-Jutsu Technique-Training-Katas by Helmut Kogel

Bo-Jutsu is a martial art of traditional Japanese long stick fighting. This special martial art has its origin on the Ryu Kyu Islands of Okinawa. In "Kobudo - Bo-Jutsu", the beginner will find a systematic introduction into the basics of Bo fighting techniques. The advanced student will get important insights into training instructions, and will learn detailed patterns of the so-called special forms, which means traditional Okinawan Bo-katas. The reader will learn about the most important Japanese martial art schools and grandmasters. The content of "Kobudo - Bo- Jutsu" is based on the experience which the author gained during numerous studies in Japan and Okinawa. Therefore, authentic Kobudo is presented in this book, originating from the roots of real Japanese martial arts.

Bo Jitsu starring Hokama Tetsuhiro

Hokama Tetsuhiro is one of Okinawa's most talented masters of Bo Jitsu. In this video you will learn rare bo forms from a true Okinawan Master of the Bo. You will also be taught all new combinations suitable for competitions as well as the basics of the Bo. Shot in Okinawa and Master Hokama is speaking Japanese but his movements and knowledge is easy to follow. Approx. 55 minutes Full Color.

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Nunchaku: The Complete Training Guide by Jiro Shiroma

One of the most feared Okinawan weapons was nunchaku, traditionally used to pound grain. But placed in the hands of a trained practitioner, the lightweight nunchaku became a symbol of speed and power. Nowhere can this be seen more clearly than through the eyes of Jiro Shiroma, inarguably one of the most talented and exciting weapons practitioners on the scene today.

Karate Weapons - Kobudo

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Nunchaku and Sai - Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts by Ryoshu Sakagami