IAMA_chick Posted April 29, 2003 Author Share Posted April 29, 2003 she is teaching me the basic moves, how to spin and do things like that but not a whole form! Tae Kwon Do15-years oldpurple--belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedictbm Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 That is good i learn better that way. learn the harder/new moves in a weapons kata(or any katafor that matter) and then pice it together like a puzzle. learn move by move. i like being taght this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate_woman Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 OK..in that case, go to a competition and see what you're up against, then you have a starting point. From what I recall, creative forms are often quite flashy (being theatrical, throwing weapons in the air, using chrome/graphite bo, music, fast pace, showing off flexibility/acrobatics). Check out this link http://www.nblskil.com/skm/sportkaratemagazine/issue%2380/sgweapons80.html for an example (still shots though) of what I mean. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMA_chick Posted April 29, 2003 Author Share Posted April 29, 2003 there is a tournament coming this weekend and i can watch the other people in my division is they do weapons. good idea. Tae Kwon Do15-years oldpurple--belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommarker Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 once you learn how to do figure eights: forwards backwards 2 hands, forwards backwards 1 hand, behind the back, over the head, etc.... try to keep the staff moving for one minute. try moving in figure eights while rotating your bosy 180 degrees without stopping the staff. you should find yourself suddenly doing backwards figure eights. once you can move for about 5 minutes without stopping, you should be able to have a good idea of what combinations work together really well. I'm no longer posting here. Adios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Also, if you can get some foam sparring bo's and work out with a partner, it could help you understand the practical application of each movement...in a safe manner! If you put yourself into a sparring mindset, the techniques can flow in a logical and effective manner. 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMA_chick Posted April 30, 2003 Author Share Posted April 30, 2003 ok. i will try that tommarker and monkeygirl. thanks for the suggestions! Tae Kwon Do15-years oldpurple--belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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