| | Karate Weapons - Bo| | Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts 1Patrick McCarthy is, at 7th dan, hanshi, the highest ranking Westerner in the Dai Nippon Butokukai, Japan’s elite traditional martial arts organization. Volume 1 comprises Taira Shinken's "Ryukyu Kobudo Taikan: An Encyclopedia of Ancient Ryukyuan Martial Arts" and McCarthy's commentary "Taira Shinken: The Father of Modern Kobudo". The volume includes a significant amount of material on the bo including listing Bo-Jutsu traditions and showing the Shushi no kon dai and Sueyoshi no kon. |  |
 | 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 young est 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. | |
| | Bo - Karate Weapon of Self-Defence by Fumio DemuraDemura Sensei presents a well-organized primer in the use of the rokushaku bo (six-foot Okinawan quarter-staff). The book is organized into Introduction & History, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced techniques, and a final section devoted to a bo kata. All basic stances, blocks and counters used with the bo are covered in the first sections. Many of these are similar or identical to standard open-hand karate techniques. Descriptions of subtle differences are well-explained. Combinations and working with a partner are covered in the latter sections of the book. Overall, the photo sequences of this acknowledged bo master demonstrating his art are very good, with the exception of the final bo kata pictures, which are very dark. This is an excellent reference. |  |
 | Karate "Bo" Take-aways by Guy Trimble IIIThis book describes in detail the techniques of "bo" or staff disarms found in some karate Kata and it also describes "grappling in Armour techniques (Yoroi Kumi-uchi)" found in some karate Kata. Trimble examines the practical application of Jutte, Empi, Hangetsu, Gankaku-den and Kanku-sho. This book describes the techniques and shows how old Kata had real function in combat 500 or 1000 years ago and not the punching and kicking interpretations that are used at this time in history. The book includes a bo kata from Shigeru Egami. The author Guy Trimble III has trained in Shotokan karate for close to 30 years. He has done extensive practice and research into many Kata including both Japanese and Chinese Kata and staff or "Bo" Kata. Guy's research into Kata has a historical weapons orientation including knifes, swords, pole-arms and staff weapons. It is Mr. Trimble's view that old Kata should show realistic combat techniques. | |
| | Kobudo Bo-Jutsu Technique-Training-Katas by Helmut KogelBo-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 TetsuhiroHokama 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. | |
| | Isshinryu Weapon Kata Bo and Sai - Mike Reeves (DVD) The bo and sai are two of the oldest traditional Karate weapons. On this DVD, Sensei Mike Reeves teaches you five Isshinryu Kata, three for the bo, one for the sai plus a two person bo set to practice your offense and defense skills. Learn the following katas: - Tokumine-No-Kun (bo)
- Urashi-Bo (bo)
- Shishi-No-Kun (bo)
- Bo Kumite (two person bo set)
- Kusan-Ku-Sai (sai)
Each kata is filmed from the front, side, rear and overhead, so you can clearly see each movement and follow along. In addition to demonstrating from multiple angles, Sensei Reeves explains how to perform the movements and gives tips on properly handling the bo and sai. Whether you practice Isshinryu or want to add weapons kata to your training, this DVD is an excellent way to learn the kata of the bo and sai. Mike Reeves is a 7th degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate and a 10-time World Champion and World Record holder in breaking. |  |
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