Karate

Spinning a bo staff for striking or blocking techniques in karate requires good wrist strength, speed and balance. Master the perfect move as demonstrated by a martial arts expert in this free...

Knowing how to measure and choose a bo staff in karate depends on whether the staff is for training purposes or for competition because there are various styles and sizes. Train or compete with...

Determining the correct size of a bo staff in martial arts is very important for beginners because having control over the staff is the first step in mastering this weapon. Find the right height...

Using a bo staff in karate is a great weapon to use for striking, blocking and spinning techniques when facing an oncoming attacker or opponent. Learn the different styles with advice from a...

Martial arts historians theorize that the bo staff evolved from such long-handled tools as rakes, oars or the poles farmers balanced across their shoulders to carry heavy loads in feudal Japan....

The bo staff is a 6-foot pole, traditionally made of wood. As noted by Shotokai.com, the staff is believed to have evolved from the pole that farmers in feudal Japan balanced across their...

Many martial arts weapons can be made out of wood. It is important to use types of wood that are strong yet lightweight. These include ash, cherry, black walnut and maple. Standard measurements...

The Sai is a Japanese weapon primarily used for self-defense during the feudal era. It was invented by the natives of southern Japan on Okinawa. Early in Japanese history, Okinawa considered...

Despite what TV and film would lead us to believe, the samurai weapon of choice was not the sword, but the spear. The sword was a back up weapon to be used when the spear was finally splintered or...

The majority of karate, literally meaning "empty fist", is a martial art that does not use weapons. However, it would be foolish for a combat system devised to overthrow an oppressive occupying...

Karate was originally devised by the Okinawan people several hundred years ago to fight back against a conquering army from the northern islands of Japan. One common weapon readily available to...

Though the majority of karate, literally meaning "empty fist", is a martial art that does not use weapons, it would be foolish for a combat system devised to overthrow an oppressive occupying army...