In our Weapons Program members learn how to use a series of classical martial art weapons traditionally  (forms practice, visualization drills) and then have the option to test their skills through controlled classroom sparring. The revolutionary foam padded weapons we use for weapons sparring allows students to strike each other at full speed without the risk of bruising or injury.

The word “weapons” usually scares people. We refer to all traditional weaponry as “tools” during class and this helps to create the right perspective for all who participate.

Participation by Junior and Teen members allow them to learn a greater sense of responsibility and self-control while Adult members expand their martial art education and appreciation of movement and body mechanics.

The theory of weapons training flows naturally into empty hand self-defense. Most aggressive incidents involve a myriad of different angles and ranges. With weapons training, you can learn better range identification and the angling skills that will give you greater awareness and confidence.

In Southeast Asian martial arts, the philosophy is that with weapons training your empty hand techniques becomes more proficient. If you liked the fight scenes of the Bourne Identity movies, it is a direct result of Escrima training – weapons training. In the movie, all of the moves were empty hand.

We motivate our students growth with a belt system similar to that of our Konsei Martial Arts program; The upgrade system is quantifiable with regard to skills and includes a specific progression and evaluation of martial art weaponry knowledge and skills.

Weapons “Tools” Practiced -

• Staff (Bo): Thrusting, spinning, and striking techniques often resemble empty- hand movements, following the philosophy that the Bo is merely an “extension of  one’s limbs”.
• Katana (sword): The katana is a type of Japanese sword, and is often called a “samurai sword.”
• Escrima (stick) & knife (adults only): “Escrima” or “Eskrima”  refers to a class of Filipino Martial Arts that emphasize stick and blade defense.

We have separate classes for Juniors, Teens and Adults.

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