Hello, I'm new to this forum and I was wondering if there was any people that taught themselves any weapon and how effective it was for them. I have recieved minimal instructions with my weapon of choice, the Bo staff, but I can use it so well. I can spin it as fast as I want (which is verry fast!) and I never hit myself except for on occasion. LOL, I was first inspired by my child hood hero's, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Martial arts people say that my style is too flashy and Staff preformer people that spin with fire say that I have too much of a martial arts style. I dont know what way I should go with but I love to show off and I love to do martial arts too. The base of almost all my moves can come off of a figure 8 and I think that is why they have so much flash. Well, I guess that is my Introduction to this sight. I hope to come here often and get tips and give advice.