Menjo Posted August 28, 2005 Posted August 28, 2005 What martial arts use the bo? the tonfa? the sai? I was just curious.Also what weapon do think you think is most effective in the modern times and in the past?Also what martial art do you think uses these weapons most effectivly in general for populartity and another for actual combat situations? "Time is what we want most, but what we use worst"William Penn
Sauzin Posted August 29, 2005 Posted August 29, 2005 Well those weapons you just mentioned come from Kobudo. Kobudo or Kobujitsu are the terms used for Okinawan weapon arts. They are often practiced with various styles of Karate including but not limited to Shorin-ryu, Okinawan Kenpo, Isshin-ryu, Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, etc...Here are a few topics that are very relevant to your questions and have been discussed at length...What weapon is practical?http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=13383&start=0What martial weapon do you prefer?http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1614What’s your favorite weapon?http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=14044Favorite martial arts weapon?http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=18812A while back there was a topic on what historically was the superior weapon. I believe most people argued it has been the sword, but many others believed it to be the spear. I hope this helps. The only two things that stand between an effective art and one that isn't are a tradition to draw knowledge from and the mind to practice it.
Menjo Posted August 29, 2005 Author Posted August 29, 2005 Cool, thanks alot. "Time is what we want most, but what we use worst"William Penn
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