Weapons training

[NightOwl]

How many MA weapons are actually trained with for combat ussage as opposed to use in forms, etc? Mind you, Med. Combat groups, Kendo, Eskrima/kali, Archery and some fringe groups do practice on weapon fighting, but most of the time aren't Karate dojos and such foucasing just on unarmed combat with some weapons put in for the reasons mentioned above? (not that they are bad reasons, you can have alot of fun and get a good workout from training with weapons)

[lordtariel]

How many MA weapons are actually trained with for combat ussage as opposed to use in forms, etc? Mind you, Med. Combat groups, Kendo, Eskrima/kali, Archery and some fringe groups do practice on weapon fighting, but most of the time aren't Karate dojos and such foucasing just on unarmed combat with some weapons put in for the reasons mentioned above? (not that they are bad reasons, you can have alot of fun and get a good workout from training with weapons)

I would point to the tonfa as an example of a traditional MA weapon being incorporated into modern use. This weapon is being phased out of most police forces here due to the expense and time in training for it's use, but it was used for a long time.

[bushido_man96]

How many MA weapons are actually trained with for combat ussage as opposed to use in forms, etc? Mind you, Med. Combat groups, Kendo, Eskrima/kali, Archery and some fringe groups do practice on weapon fighting, but most of the time aren't Karate dojos and such foucasing just on unarmed combat with some weapons put in for the reasons mentioned above? (not that they are bad reasons, you can have alot of fun and get a good workout from training with weapons)

I would point to the tonfa as an example of a traditional MA weapon being incorporated into modern use. This weapon is being phased out of most police forces here due to the expense and time in training for it's use, but it was used for a long time.

This is true, but now they are using the ASP more and more. Maybe some Kali/Escrima training would come in handy there??!!

[patusai]

I like weapons training. Howver, I have not trained in anything but the basic 4 (sai, bo, nunchacku and Tonfa). If I had it to do over again I think I would have found time to learn others in addition to the ones I had the opportunity to you.

[bushido_man96]

I would love to have the opportunity to learn Medieval European quarter-staff fighting.

[cathal]

Hm I don't feel it is mandatory. But it does provide you with balance training and it is helpful.