Weapons Forums

[beauty_in_the_sai]

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I was wondering (this is mainly a moderator question I guess) why there isn't a forum for regular martial art weapons like nun chuks, sai, bo staffs, etc. All I saw is knives, swords, and guns. I'd like a place to talk about techniques with weapons. Should I just post it in General Martial Art Talk?
Everyone else is free to comment on this too.

Becky

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Good question. Basically, because we haven't seen a major need for one yet. Many of the traditional weapons fall under their art sectons. If we see a critical mass of topics on them, or have a strong demand (ie more than 2-3 people asking) we do try to test them for a few months to see how much traffic they'll get.

 

[arnisador]

The Fencing forum never got enough posters, unfortunately. Knives, swords, and firearms are doing OK though.

 

[CuongNhuka]

I wouldn't mind seeing a forum about about staff weapons. Mostly because untill about Sandan in Coung Nhu all the weapons you have to know (as a requirement) are called staff weapons. Mostly Tambo and Bo staff. Though I suppose the spear is a Nidan. And some were the double broad sword, sai, kama, and a few others I cann't think of.

Sweet Brighit Bless your Blade,

John

 

[arnisador]

Would there be enough cross-disciplinary discussion of staffwork? I wonder if it's better to leave Chinese staff discussions in CMA, the bo in JMA, etc., as so often discussions seem to focus on a particular school of staffwork.

 

[Dalum]

Would there be enough cross-disciplinary discussion of staffwork? I wonder if it's better to leave Chinese staff discussions in CMA, the bo in JMA, etc., as so often discussions seem to focus on a particular school of staffwork.

It may prove to be an effective tool in cross training, however. Think of it... Being able to ask a question about your weapon and get back answers that are outside ofthe box! Interesting concept to say the least.

 

[Henderson]

Would there be enough cross-disciplinary discussion of staffwork? I wonder if it's better to leave Chinese staff discussions in CMA, the bo in JMA, etc., as so often discussions seem to focus on a particular school of staffwork.

It may prove to be an effective tool in cross training, however. Think of it... Being able to ask a question about your weapon and get back answers that are outside ofthe box! Interesting concept to say the least.

Quite the conundrum. IMHO, I believe most people browse more forums than just the ones related to their own arts, and will comment on threads with common elements. Leave them as they are.

Respects,

Frank

 

[Bert]

Hey all! Another thread brought to you by Becky Bear Industries, Inc.

I was wondering (this is mainly a moderator question I guess) why there isn't a forum for regular martial art weapons like nun chuks, sai, bo staffs, etc. All I saw is knives, swords, and guns. I'd like a place to talk about techniques with weapons. Should I just post it in General Martial Art Talk?
Everyone else is free to comment on this too.

Becky

I also would like to know where to find info on other weapons such as the staff or the name of a staff 8 feet 6 inches

 

[Bert]

how or where would I find info on the use and understanding of the staff

I have been practicing with this weapon for some time the staff I use is 8 ' 6" long is there another name for it and or the use of

 

[thescottishdude]

I'm very much interested in trying tolearn martial arts online, like weapons staffs etc. I really do think you have to know martial arts beforehand rather than being a total beginner to do it yoursefl.

best things to use are - forums, Blogs, PDF files showing stances and moves. use a file sharing downlaod to gett hem or search for websites.

 

[Swordlady]

Hi Bert, I noticed that you are new to MT. Welcome to the forum. How about posting an introduction in the Meet and Greet forum, so we can learn a little bit more about you?

As far as I know, bo staffs typically do not exceed 72 inches. I don't know any style that uses a staff over eight feet long. What style are you practicing?

I also strongly recommend against trying to teach yourself a weapon art. Working with any weapon is dangerous (even wooden weapons like staff and bokken can kill an opponent); serious injury could result from a single mistake. Not to mention that you would not have any *real* frame of reference to determine your own progress.