weapon beginner

[Icetuete]

what is the ideal weapon a beginner should start with? i am unexpierenced in weapon use and martial arts as a whole. i dont know when i will be able to attend weapon training, but i think it might be interesting to pratice with them.

 

please tell me what a good starting point would be and why... what styles teach the use of those weapons?

 

ur opinions are appreciated!

[IAMA_chick]

probally a bo staff. that is what most people at my school use. and my style is tae kwon do. also, awe use sais too.

[AndrewGreen]

What ever one you are interested in learning.

 

Different schools do different weapons in different orders, but there is no weapon that can't be learnt first.

[Icetuete]

and my style is tae kwon do

 

alas, my tkd dojang does not teach the use of weapons as far as i am concerned.

there is no weapon that can't be learnt first

 

cool - thats what i wanted to hear

 

i am interested in japanese sword art or nunchaku maybe, but i know too few of weapons... so that is what i consider as cool-looking weapons to use with no regard to self defense or whatever.

[SBN Doug]

The problem starting with sword is that you really need to get a lot of basics down before you ever hold a live blade in your hand.

 

You should be starting with a wooden one, to practice cutting angles and develop strength. Next, get a "practice" sword, which is usually made of aluminum, to practice your movements and kata (if you have any to practice). This is where you develop proper handling of the weapon to keep from slicing youself open. Only after you can make that sword "sing" on every movement should you have a live blade in your hand and attempt to cut through something.

 

I've been practicing KSW for ten years, and still have not starting cutting through bamboo and hay, etc., yet.

[IAMA_chick]

oh--my tae kwon do school does teach weapons, the black belts have required forms with them.

[Pacificshore]

Eskrima sticks are another weapon that would be practical to practice, plus what you can learn with the stick applies to knife and empty hand

[Icetuete]

what weapons do you learn @ chick?

Eskrima sticks are another weapon that would be practical to practice, plus what you can learn with the stick applies to knife and empty hand

 

how is that possible?? pls explain inhowfar they can be applied.

 

i myself as well thought a staff might be a good starting point. its not as easy so hurt urself with a staff than with a nunchaku for instance.

[Pacificshore]

Eskrima, Arnis, Kali is a Filipino martial art, that uses sticks anywhere from 21" to 32" in length. It teaches you how to manipulate the stick whether single or double. It teaches you attacking angles, defense and offense countermeasures. When teaching the attacking angles, it is done in the same manner as if you had a machete/short sword in your hands. The defense and offensive moves are done in the same way, that is to say that the strikes are done many a times in a cutting motion, as well as a blunt motion. How this applies to knife and empty hand is by applying the same principles and concepts.

 

I would suggest that you do an internet search on Eskrima/Arnis/Kali so that you get a better understanding of it as there are many different systems in existance. Good luck to you

[Icetuete]

thanks alo @ shore; i will do a search in case these filipino arts are a somewhat good point to start out.