Basic bo staff techniques martial arts techniques, martial. Staff fighting techniques can be effectively applied in a selfdefense situation using a walking stick. Beginner bo staff training course dvd or streaming ultimate bo, also known as american style bojutsu, is the worlds first complete white to black belt officially recognized bo training style. Varady gives excellent exercises and techniques and ideas to achieve an understanding of real combat situations. Download pdf the art and science of staff fighting a complete. Some techniques can also be used with a sturdy umbrella or even a sword in. The dvd shows me the basic techniques, so i can progress at my own speed. It is not unusual for sparring with the staff to feel awkward at first. Included are guidelines for full contact training, plans for constructing your own padded weapons, and tips on fighting. Guerrilla warfare tactics in urban environments a thesis. Martial arts techniques for the cane or short staff by the term cane i mean a wooden walking stick under 40 inches 102 cm in length and 1 inch 2. Form vi is the primary fighting style of jedi who dualwield lightsabers. Learn all bo staff basics, bo strikes, stances, what size bo to use, and what bo to. Together, these exercises met the training objectives of more than 60 units.
Nov 16, 2018 the staff is especially good for hitting an opponent from a long range. Shocking manual takes you through the armys closequarter combat system as taught by its master instructor. Dec 03, 2019 james masons 1976 book, combat pistol shooting, is an excellent book full of great photos and scientific discussion. Add to this some very effective entry methods, and you will have all the skills necessary to become a formidable fighter at both middle and long range. The paperback of the the art and science of staff fighting. The aikido technique kokyunage against several different attacks.
Fighting with the bo staff is a handy skill, more likely to come to your aid in a street fight than the fancier weapons. Combat techniques is an uptodate reference work on tactical procedures for todays infantry. This dvd covers the yellow chevron level of material, which is the first belt level in ultimate bo. This long wooden stick has both defensive and offensive applications. Get off the x and save your fighting techniques for the gym. Ultimate bo bo staff home study course earn a black belt. The training techniques taught in this book are not limited to the staff.
Aikido techniques all the defense and attack moves. Ultimate bo, also known as american bojutsu, is the worlds first complete white to black belt officially recognized bo training style. For example, a jedi might use telekinesis to push away enemies, allowing him or her to better manage a group of fighters by facing them one at a time. The swords used in italian martial arts range from the gladius of the roman legionaries to swords which were developed during the renaissance, the baroque era and later. Advanced extended grip we start with techniques inspired by western fencing. Armys combat training center programs and the chief of staff of the armys training guidance, mctp conducted five multiechelon warfighter exercises wfxs and six brigadelevel wfxs during fiscal year 2018 fy18. In the fighting staff, dwight has done an excellent job of conveying through text and illustrations the nuances of the techniques. Hand to hand combat, knife defense, and stick fighting kindle edition by. Martial arts techniques for the cane or short staff a. He has appeared in a number of hollywood filmsincluding the island of dr. Experienced martial artists can twirl this weapon at mesmerizing speeds. Im using the tiger claw iron staff, also from amazon, as my training staff, so i have to go slowly. Or maybe you dont train with a bo staff but you want to learn. Dec 06, 2012 yossi sheriff, the akban academy headmaster, goes over the basic stick phases in combat.
Bo staff our hardwood staffs and bos are manufactured with three separate drying stages to evaporate the moisture from the wood. There is a big difference between doing drills with a partner, and the chaos of combat against a noncompliant opponent who is trying his best to hit you. However, all techniques can be executed from either side. Fumio demura is a black belt hall of fame member and one of the most respected weapons masters in the world. By short staff i mean a straight wooden staff or cane from 30 to 50. George silver 1599 explains techniques of shortstaff combat and states that the use of other polearms and the twohanded sword are based on the same method. You can also check our ebay and amazon to find a nice bo at a good price. The art of meihuaquan kung fu is a special form of shaolin kung fu. Illustrated with action photographs and detailed artworks, it provides a thorough insight into how the soldiers of todays armies would fight in any combat scenario they encounter. Bo staffself defense techniquesstaff trainingbook standssciencegot bookswhat to read free. Organization combat characteristics techniques armed forces staff college 1948.
These seasoned shooters, hunters and trainers help us generate real world performance stats on our products in our constant quest for perfection. Though the actual fighting is very different from the cool looking moves from martial. While most titles focus on forms and twirling, the art and science of staff fighting emphasizes the dynamics of combat. Since its original launch in 2007, thousands of students have trained through the home study course, making it a global phenomenon. Dec, 2018 the basis of form vi is combining lightsaber combat with other force techniques. Fighting techniques of the oriental world, ad 12001854. Aikido staff techniques master selfdefense to protect yourself aikido. Before you start spinning the bo staff around your body, try some basic techniques, including the rising block, reverse strike, sweep and downward thrust. His books on sai, bo, tonfa, and nunchaku are among the most popular in martial arts instructional literature. Part 1 of 17 how to master basic and advanced shaolin staff techniques. Cgsc student texts st 1016, combat service support battle book former g1g4 battle book. Overall, fighting with the quarterstaff is very well researched and written. Bo staff, top 10 spins and strikes wow, incredible youtube.
Review of the art and science of staff fighting 9781594394119. Yossi sheriff, the akban academy headmaster, goes over the basic stick phases in combat. How to master basic and advanced shaolin staff techniques. I have already prepared a fairly comprehensive and popular webpage on staff weapons. Chamberlain studio of self defense combat bo kata 2014.
Training with a bo staff is great conditioning for the upper body, and there are an almost infinite number of bo techniques and tricks that beginning and skilled practitioners can learn. It examines the tactics and techniques used in combat operations by various guerrilla forces in urban environments. Rice, eric niderost and amber books staff 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. I use a 40 hickory heartwood combat cane for all my weapons practice. Ninjutsu stick fighting basics hanbo training for the.
Instruction on proper size and construction of a fighting staff is also included allowing one to make himself a staff for studying this fighting art. Staff fighting techniques can be effectively applied in a selfdefense. If you are training to learn freestyle techniques, forms, and. Chapter 3 handheld weapons this chapter describes all techniques for a righthanded person. Although traditional guerrilla warfare has been primarily a rural endeavor, as populations have gravitated to the cities on every continent the. Master sam tendencia filipino martial arts filipino martial arts. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both eastern and western traditions. The chinese staff or bo staff can be made from rattan, bamboo, etc. Today ill be demonstrating some of the fundamental techniques in order to help you understand how to use your staff. Oct 01, 2016 this book stands apart from other staff training manuals. Stickfighting, stickfighting, or stick fighting is a variety of martial arts which use simple long slender, blunt, handheld, generally wooden sticks for fighting. If you are primarily doing bojutsu, ultimate bo traditional and combat, or combat bo you are going to want a staff that is your height, or slightly taller. The staff is especially good for hitting an opponent from a long range.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In drawings, the marine is depicted in woodland camouflage utilities. Logistics handbooks ledc theater logistics handbook almc support operations handbook handbook for army logistics automation, 4th edition usaid fog v3. His system of notation used to relay the strike and block angles is simple to learn and becomes second nature with just a bit of practice. The fighting staff is a modern illustrated guide to using one of mans oldest weapons. Easy to expertthis book stands apart from other staff training manuals. Or, even just learn a few cool moves and basics this is the complete beginners guide to bo staff. Equiptment, combat skills, and tactics 5 by chris mcnab, christer joregensen, rob s. Remember these techniques are all designed to be wholly offensive in nature, there are no defensive movements or wasted flourishes, there are only five moves, which is a plus if you believe in hicks law as i do the system is just bare bones close combat designed to do the job and allow the person to carry on. This type of manufacturing produces a hard, strong and durable wood. Martial arts techniques for the cane and short staff. These martial arts techniques should be only practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor.
Each weapon is the product of a specific historical era. Italian martial arts is the use of weapons swords, daggers, walking stick and staff. While most titles focus on forms and twirling, the art and scie. George silver 1599 explains techniques of short staff combat and states that the use of other polearms and the twohanded sword are based on the same method. Oct 14, 2015 martial arts techniques for the cane and short staff green way mar 9, 2009. In keeping with his philosophy on fighting weapons, in this workbook mclemore does not attempt to duplicate methods from a specific period in the past. Combat with the staff time to suit up and start fighting.
The wilson combat prostaff is on the front line of testing, evaluation and providing fieldbased reports of wilson combat firearms and accessories. The book merges the classic techniques of the pregunsite era with modern technique information. During 2009, this webpage will be researched and expanded so as to exclusively focus on my practice and knowledge of the way of the short staff. Johannes liechtenauer was a famous combat master of the 0s whose verses on combat remained central to german martial arts for centuries afterwards.
The verses are difficult to interpret, but the techniques are explained in a variety of later writings, of which the most important are. The bo staff is a traditional martial arts weapon that is typically 5 or 6 feet in length. Mason was a small arms and ballistics consultant to the san diego county sheriffs department. The complete beginners guide to bo staff blackbeltathome. Martial arts bo staff weapon one of the first weapons taught. In this work, the art and science of staff fighting, i present the best of eastern and western traditions along with a few in between, unified seamlessly to create a modern, logical, progressive, compact, and culturally diverse system of staff fighting that is easy to learn and applicable to any practitioner from any style. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Later authors on the subject included joseph swetnam, zachary wylde, and donald mcbane. This book stands apart from other staff training manuals. The topic of this thesis is guerrilla warfare tactics in urban environments. Blanton, maj, usa bachelors in government, university of texas, austin, texas, 1996. Comprehensive techniques and 2person drills for the. Ceaseless winds tore through her massing battle ranks, the grey cold sun above marking the timeless date. The staff, or bo, is one of the most common weapons in the martial arts.