"You should not have any special fondness for a particular weapon, or anything else, for that matter."
- Miyamoto Musashi 1584 - 1645
Japanese Wooden Weaponry
Our program offers comprehensive training in traditional Japanese wooden weapons, focusing on practical application, martial skill development, and effective self-defense strategies. We emphasize the integration of historical techniques with modern self-defense principles.
Weaponry and Techniques:
Hanbo (Half Stick & Cane)
These versatile, mid-length staffs (approximately three feet) are utilized interchangeably.
Training includes:
A compact, hand-held weapon designed for self-defense.
Techniques emphasize:
Specialized training for law enforcement personnel. Focus on arrest and control techniques.
Training priorities:
Kata (Forms):
Essential foundational movements and tactics, including:
Controlled two-person practice to refine techniques and principles, focusing on:
This training program aims to cultivate:
Our program offers comprehensive training in traditional Japanese wooden weapons, focusing on practical application, martial skill development, and effective self-defense strategies. We emphasize the integration of historical techniques with modern self-defense principles.
Weaponry and Techniques:
Hanbo (Half Stick & Cane)
These versatile, mid-length staffs (approximately three feet) are utilized interchangeably.
Training includes:
- Striking and blocking maneuvers.
- Joint locking techniques.
- Throws and takedowns.
- Emphasis on close-quarters combat effectiveness.
A compact, hand-held weapon designed for self-defense.
Techniques emphasize:
- Pressure point application.
- Joint manipulation.
- Strikes and impact techniques.
- Suitability for concealed carry and close-range encounters.
Specialized training for law enforcement personnel. Focus on arrest and control techniques.
Training priorities:
- Individual control and restraint.
- Defense against attacks.
- Effective baton strikes and blocks.
- Emphasis on minimal force and ethical application.
Kata (Forms):
- Prearranged solo exercises designed to develop fundamental techniques and principles.
- Exploration and understanding the applications behind each movement and element of the forms (bunkai).
Essential foundational movements and tactics, including:
- Stances (dachi).
- Body movement (taisabaki).
- Striking and blocking (uke/uchi).
- Knowledge of target areas, and striking accuracy.
Controlled two-person practice to refine techniques and principles, focusing on:
- Distance management (maai).
- Combative timing (sen)
- Breath control (kokyu).
- Visual awareness (metsuke).
- Awareness and alertness (zanshin).
- Agility (tai sabaki).
- Explosive power (ikioui).
- Focus (Kime).
- Courage.
- Emphasis on proper posture, footwork, and body movement for efficient weapon handling.
- Adherence to traditional Japanese martial arts values and protocols.
This training program aims to cultivate:
- Physical proficiency in traditional Japanese wooden weaponry.
- Mental discipline and focus.
- Practical application and self-defense capabilities.