Sho-ju Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 for cane? I'm trying to find a little history on the cane as a weapon and need to know the Japanese word. All I've found is jo. Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Häkkinen Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Hanbo. "Han" = half, "bo"=staff. Literally "half staff", but used also about normal walking cane. Jussi HäkkinenOkinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)TurkuFinland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gheinisch Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Here are some translations for cane and the arts that use it. Hope this helps. hanboujutsu - form of martial art using a short cane staff jou - cane; whipping rod joudou - form of martial art using a cane staff joujutsu - form of martial art using a cane staff shikomidzue - sword cane tou - cane; rattan tsue - cane; whipping rod "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho-ju Posted October 31, 2003 Author Share Posted October 31, 2003 Hanbo. "Han" = half, "bo"=staff. Literally "half staff", but used also about normal walking cane. Is it han with a long a? Like in ham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasori_Te Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 If you are referring to a crooked cane, It is not a traditional Japanese weapon. Try looking at Chinese weapons and Korean weapons. I know that Hapkido and Hwa Hwrang (spelling?)Do use the cane. However these styles are more Chinese influenced styles so try Chinese martial history. A block is a strike is a lock is a throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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