Karate Nunchaku

The Korean martial art Tae Kwon Do is well known for it's competitions. These competitions are held on local, national and international levels as well as the Olympics. Tae Kwon Do competitions feature 3 main areas to compete; forms, sparring and weapons, as well as demonstrations that often include board breaking. There are standard weapons used in most schools, but students are encourage to explore the use of other traditional Korean weapons and develop there own forms and demonstrations with them.

These traditional weapons commonly taught in Tae Kwon Do classes inlcude Ssahng Jeol Bong (nunchaku), Bahng Mahng Ee (short stick), Gum Do (Japanese style sword), Sahn Knat (Kama) and the Jahng Bong (Bo staff).

The Bahng Mang Ee which is like a short baseball bat or stick is the most basic, but still extremely effective. The one common trait among the use of these weapons is the principal of the nine lines of strike. The nine lines of strike define the moves for attacking an opponent. Basically there are two diagonal downward strikes from left to right and right to left followed by two upward strikes in the reverse direction. Then there are two horizontal strikes one in each direction, followed by one straight down at the opponents head, one upwards to the groin and the final nine strike is a straight blow delivered to the face or center of the body. Bahng Mahng Ee training will also include a lot of self defense against attacks with this weapon as it is similar to something you may be attacked with on an everyday basis.

The nunchaku of course made famous by Bruce Lee movies can look very difficult and at the very beginning a little difficult to get the hang of. However with a little practice, even children at six years old can develop the skill to use even two of these simultaneously. It's looks great in demonstration, but whether this is a practical weapon that can be used in real situations is probably still questionable to most.

The Bo staff or Jahng Bong as it is known in Tae Kwon Do and the Kama are both great weapons, but the pride of the arsenal is the Gum Do. You are taught to respect and revere your sword like something out of a Japanese Samurai movie.

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Bayview BBM0199 Nunchaku Karate Weapon Of SelfDefense $36.45 The nunchaku is used by karate students in the practice of kobudo a weapons art that evolved along with karate on Okinawa. The kobudo and nunchakutraining movements in this DVD presentation are based on karate movements with the weapon beign considered an extension of the hands and body. Famed teacher Fumio Demura hosts this DVD which includes instruction on nunchaku grip stances grasping positions blocking striking warmup calisthenics movements karate and nunchaku similarities whipping techniques (and footwork) applied attacking techniques applied blocking and countertechniques. Fumio Demura studied under Ryusho Sakagami and legendary Okinawan master Kenshin Taira. A student of kobudo and karate for more than 40 years Demura is an accomplished book author and has been honored twice by the Black Belt Hall of Fame (1969 Karate Sensei of the Year; 1975 Martial Artist of the Year). He travels extensively teaching at his various schools and giving demonstrations all over the world. Rating: NR

Bayview BBM8009 Fundamentals Of Nunchaku $36.45 In this DVD world famous instructor Fumio Demura teaches the proper way to apply the nunchaku in selfdefense. Instruction for proper grips stances swings strikes blocks and a basic beginner s kata are also covered in this volume. It is recommended that viewers learn the fundamentals of each technique before attempting the more exotic moves. Originally adapted from farm tools the nunchaku consists of two pieces of wood of various lengths that are joined together by rope (originally horse hair) or a chain (originally the bit from a horse s bridle) to create a formidable weapon of selfdefense. More recently the nunchaku has also been used in tournaments. Indeed audiences are consistently impressed with martial artists dazzling and innovative routines using the nunchaku. Considered one of the world s leading martial artists Fumio Demura studied kendo and judo during his youth before going on to practice karate. After becoming an All Japan Freefighting champion Demura sensei concentrated his martial arts practice on karate and the art of Okinawan kobudo. A foremost authority in kobudo Demura sensei is a member of the prestigious Black Belt Hall of Fame (1969 Instructor of the Year; 1975 Man of the Year) and travels the world to teach these two arts. Rating: NR

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