bassaiguy Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 My first exposure to weapons training was in a Moo Duk Kwan school in the late 80s. Our long staff training consisted of one very basic form and some partner drills. I remember that we always maintained a two handed grip on the staff with both palms facing the same direction (palm to floor). I've spent the past several years in Japanese MA and our bo (staff) training emphasizes holding the weapon with opposed grips (one palm up, one down).My question for the Korean-style practitioners on the board is this: How do you hold your bo? Why? And, was the method I was originally taught common to the Korean arts? "Honour, not honours." ~ Sir Richard Francis Burtonhttp://oronokarate.weebly.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleW Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I had once the chance to take a lesson in an Okinawan-Style bo training. And I remember being told at the beginning, that there are really two ways to hold the bo.We did it one palm up, one down, and it felt comfortable for me but you have to change your grip with every move. Perhaps holding it both palms to floor, the advantage is, that you can avoid it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 In the majority of Okinawan systems the bo can be held either way, depending on what you are tryibng to do, or transition to. Each grip has advantages and disadvantages and specifuic techniques that are associated with the type of grip you're using at the moment. If you don't want to stand behind our troops, please..feel free to stand in front of them.Student since January 1975---4th Dan, retired due to non-martial arts related injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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