AdmiralBob Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I've been studying the bo for the past three years, and I feel like I have barely scraped the surface of what is capable with this weapon. Can anyone give me links to sites w/ advanced techniques or tutorials on how to effectively use the bo? Any tips would be welcome too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dawn Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I am right there with you. I am pretty good with the bo as far as flashy moves go. But i'm not combat effective with it. I guess the best advice would be (which is what I do with the sword and I'm better with it), is don't worry about spinning the bo get your self think like you were sparring and shadow spar with bo. Imagine different attacks coming at you. Pretend to block and counter. It's also really helpful if you have a bag (standing up or hanging) it helps give you an idea of your spacing and how far through you can actually carry a strike. Even if you don't really hit the bag. Also, if you have someone you can work with you can do one-step-drills and so on. Even some light or no contact sparring. IMO, the hardest part (to learn and practice) about a wepeaon is being able to use it combat effectively. Good luck! I hope I helped. I never said it wasn't dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battousai16 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 break your forms down and make sure you understand the techniques within them, and can apply them accordingly, and where most effective. "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralBob Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 Thanks! That helps a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbu Alex Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 you can try hinding the bos length in a stance also try looking up Kikishen ryu thats a ryuha known for it bojutsu White belt for life"Destroy the enemies power but leave his life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtariel Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 My sensei has these great padded staves and sometimes he'll let us wail on a partner with. I've also used 6 foot lengths of 3/4" pvc, a heavy winter jacket, a 3-weapon mask and some padded gloves. The cool thing about the pvc is that it can take blows from a shinai, so you can practice against swords with it, but it's flexible and won't feel the same as a good hardwood bo. There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurome Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Bob I think your best bet would be to ask your sensei about this. I see that you study Okinawa Kenpo (a good art if I do say so myself ) Could it be possible that you study under Hanshi Heilman or another IKKF instructor? I can say from experiance that they are very well versed in some of the most creative and advanced bunkai, you really should ask them. "You all come from different instructors, so as I look around the room I may see many different ways of preforming this kata, however, if you are turning left and I turn right, we have a problem." -Renshi Thomas Apsokardu (Godan, Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo Koryu Kan)Matthew Sullivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralBob Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Bob I think your best bet would be to ask your sensei about this. I see that you study Okinawa Kenpo (a good art if I do say so myself ) Could it be possible that you study under Hanshi Heilman or another IKKF instructor? I can say from experiance that they are very well versed in some of the most creative and advanced bunkai, you really should ask them.Good advice. I'll get back to you on that...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoDanteX Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Just recently I bought A foam Bo staff from AWMA and Im trying to teach myself. The problem is that I have not a clue of what Im doing, I do, but then I really dont but. But anyway, I stay in Detroit and there no school Local that teaches how to use the Bo. Can anyone give advice on the things I should connsider, and will Videos/DVDs help...if so which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralBob Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Well for starters, make sure you hold the bo in thirds, if your right handed you'd generally keep your right hand up, and your left down. sorry if this is really basic, but I don't know how far along you are.I suggest trying to find someone you know who uses the bo, or for a last resort use a training video. I don't recommend them, but they can be rather handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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