Traditional Vs Modern Improvised Weapons

[Dont call me Sir]

A simple question........

If Traditional Martial Arts (TMA's) taught the use of improvised weapons of their day, such as farming tools like the Kama, 3 sectioned staff, etc, etc, then why isn't the same philosophy continued today with TMA's, with the training/use of modern improvised weapons, such as a Heavy Ash Tray, Pool Cue, Pen, Mobile (cell) Phone, etc, etc?

DCMS.

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Traditional arts don't teach using these things because they are "traditional", however many modern self defense courses do teach usage of everyday items as you mentioned.

[Dont call me Sir]

Traditional arts don't teach using these things because they are "traditional"....

That's partly my point, a traditional art, with traditional philosophies, can still teach 'modern' improvised weapons, but they rarely do.

DCMS.