hypothetical weapons tournament, what would you use?

[AikiGuy]

Have to go with a spear. It has enough length to fight from a distance plus a point to end a fight quickly. Second choice would be a Katana.

[ashworth]

Well If I had training I'd have to go with the bo, is something I want to learn looks so fun!! and seems to have a good range

[a_ninja]

a samurai sword and a dagger. and bear claws in both hands and both feet

[armanox]

I would have a variety depending on what the opponents weak range is:

For Short range weakness:

Sai

Mid-range:

Katana (for a Eastern base)

or Longsword (Western based tournament)

Long range:

Bo (East)

Spear (West)

Knowing your opponents weakness enables you to exploit them. Therefore, the above combination adds intelect in as an additional weapon, constantly weilded in accordance with the rules

[bushido_man96]

Long range:

Bo (East)

Spear (West)

Both of these weapons existed in both cultures. Is it really necessary to differeniate them?

[armanox]

I feel the need to differentiate - I'm not too fond of the yari. As far as staves go, I do like the quarterstaff, I just like the spear better.

[bushido_man96]

I feel the need to differentiate - I'm not too fond of the yari. As far as staves go, I do like the quarterstaff, I just like the spear better.

What I meant is if it is necessary to differentiate east from west. Both weapons existed in both cultures.

[NightOwl]

I have almost zilch weapons training, but if I had to go at it I'd like a good ol' fashioned broadsword! GOGO western weapons!

[bushido_man96]

I have almost zilch weapons training, but if I had to go at it I'd like a good ol' fashioned broadsword! GOGO western weapons!

Yeaa!

[Jay]

Katana no question its the best weapon there is in my opinion although the chinese broad sword comes close and also the chinese spear. I love nunchuku but they lack control when you stike an opponent so im going to go for a Katana.