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yamesu
Black Belt
Joined: 13 Jul 2004
Posts: 1391
Location: Oceania <-> Asia
Styles: Kyokushin. MT. Arnis. Judo. JediMantre.
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Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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I've been in love with swords and staves since I was a child (thanks TMNT and Money Magic!)
Ive quite the collection now, ranging from talwar, katana, sabres, machete (bolo etc), as well as long and short knives.
Training in Arnis has given me a strong appreciation for single handed blades as well as short and long stick training.
My limited training in kobudo also opened me up to sai, kama and nunchaku.
I really enjoy the san-setsu-kon, or 3 section staff. Its just a really fun tool to train with. _________________ "We did not inherit this earth from our parents.
We are borrowing it from our children." |
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AikiGuy
Orange Belt
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Posts: 192
Location: Ohio
Styles: . Aikijutsu, . Goshin Jutsu Karate
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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I have used quite a few weapons so I definitely have some opinions here. My favorite weapon depends on how you define "favorite". So I will answer the question a few different ways.
The weapon I like the most:
Nunchaku. It's fast and very flashy. It also takes a lot of practice and control to use properly so I take great pride in being able to wield it.
My most preferred weapon in a fight:
Spear or Bo. Long enough to be used very defensively as well as offensively. Can counter most hand held weapons.
The weapon I would most like to train with:
Sansetsukan. Very cool weapon here. it can be used as a single unit or as multiple weapons at once. I didn't realize this before but I probably like it because it's a combination of the first two weapons I mentioned. Again, very cool. _________________ Paranoia is not a fault. It is clarity of the world around us. |
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Harkon72
Black Belt
Joined: 27 Aug 2012
Posts: 1875
Location: Wales
Styles: Okinawan Karate, Aikido, Ninpo.
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:52 am Post subject: |
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I like the Nunchaku, I have two pairs, oak octagonal with cord tie. I find the Sai most versatile and I am looking for a good set of Tonfa. The problem in the UK is that the law is very paranoid about weapons; not just carrying them in public but even owning them in your house or on your property. It has been known for a police officer to confiscate even the most simple blade that is by the letter of the law legal to carry. Most officers have no idea what the law is. I carry an oak kubotan, I took it into a Government Building, it went through the scanner and the security officer handed it back to me, he didn't even blink. The problem is the phenomenon that the police can caution you on a suspicion of intent to cause harm. In theory, they can implement this even when you are unarmed. How they can justify holding you under suspicion by what you are thinking before you act in any way is beyond me. The British Police are known for their paranoia and over reaction. If you wave at them, they wave back. _________________ Look to the far mountain and see all. |
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wagnerk
Purple Belt
Joined: 02 Oct 2006
Posts: 576
Location: UK
Styles: TSD, Karate & Kickboxing
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:55 am Post subject: |
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I've done a couple of basic Bo, Sai, sword (Katana/Bokken) and knife courses. Not sure which one is my favourite though _________________ Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18
Karate: 2nd Dan '04 |
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cheesefrysamurai
Purple Belt
Joined: 06 Mar 2013
Posts: 502
Location: New Jersey
Styles: Okinawan Goju Ryu
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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<y instructor had me doing kata with sai - it was cool. _________________ Nothing Worth Having Is Easily Obtained - ESPECIALLY RANK |
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16425
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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cheesefrysamurai wrote: |
<y instructor had me doing kata with sai - it was cool. |
Yes, very cool. I've used every weapon and every kata within the Shindokan syllabus, and the options are fun and revealing.
_________________ **Proof is on the floor!!! |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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AmericanKenpoKarate
White Belt
Joined: 26 Jan 2015
Posts: 19
Location: Oxnard
Styles: American Kenpo Karate
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Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:38 pm Post subject: Favorite Weapons |
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Sai Katana Sword kali stick nunchucks |
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MasterPain
Black Belt
Joined: 26 Oct 2010
Posts: 1949
Location: Parts Unknown
Styles: Bujin Bugei Jutsu, Backyard Kali, Satsui no Hadou
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:23 am Post subject: |
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I just got the Gerber Ghoststrike. Love that knife. _________________ My fists bleed death. -Akuma |
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16425
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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MasterPain wrote: |
I just got the Gerber Ghoststrike. Love that knife. |
OK...Now I've got to google it!!
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