Moon's U.S. Tae Kwon Do College

Weapon's Class

In sparring, the bo staff acts as an extension of one's limbs. All techniques are executed as one would without the weapon in your hands. An accurate jab to an enemy's vulnerable areas could easily disable them without requiring too much effort from the person using the staff. The bo is also able to block and parry an opponent who may be fighting with the same weapon.   Although the bo varies in size and length, all staffs are long pieces of well polished wood, best described as a pole. Thickness of the bo must be made so that the fighter can comfortably make a tight fist around it in order to block and counter an attack. The most common length is a few inches taller than the practitioner. Its length makes it an excellent weapon against swordsmen, allowing the user to strike from a safe distance.

The bo, or staff, is probably one of the first weapons that mankind used to defend himself. The bo is a well known weapon used in many styles of martial arts practiced around the world. Physical conditioning with the staff improves one’s balance, coordination, and upper body strength, among other benefits.
	Nunchakus have stood the test of time due to their effectiveness, and surprisingly, as small and lightweight as this weapon is, it is a powerful one. The art of stick fighting with Nunchakus, has lasted through centuries and is today practiced by people throughout the world. The nunchakus are two sticks, usually made of hardwood, linked by a rope or chain.
Escrima sticks: In strikes, defenses and movement, lines and angles are very important. The independent use of the hands and feet, to do two different things at the same time. This is a high-level skill sought after but requires a fair amount of experience. This martial art is based on methods of angles, distance, timing, and rhythm.
	The bokken is a wooden sword traditionally made from white oak and weighing around 700g. Training with the bokken is important because many  techniques are derived from sword techniques developed over centuries.
Every attack or counter defense with the bo in this art flows with devastating authority into the next movement.

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