Fumio DemuraCritiques

Contents

Anatomy of the sai
Care of the sai
Gripping the sai
Flipping the sai
Stances
Blocks
Karate and sai similarities
Basic movements with footwork
Combinations
Sparring-Sai versus bo; Sai versus nunchaku

Contents

History of the bo (or kon)
Masters of kobu-do
Kobu-do bo-jitsu kata
Kinds and types of bo
Storage of teh bo
Holding the bo
Warming-up exercises
Stances
Kamae or basic fighting positions
The yoi (ready) position
Kihon (basics I)
Uchi-kata (striking)
Tsuki-kata (poking or thrusting)
Uke-kata (blocking)
Basic blocks
Kotei kihon combinations
Ido-kihon (basics II)
Basic blocks
Kotei kihon combinations
Ido-kohon (basics III)
Basic techniques
Ido kihon combinations
Self-Defense applications (sparring)
Kata

This volume, authored by two renowned martial artists, includes advanced swinging and striking techniques, twirling combinations self-defense applications and two kata. Fully illustrated, the text presents clear, simple explanations of complex nunchaku movements.

Contents

Dedication
Acknowledgements
About the authors
Authors' preface
Methods of grasping the nunchaku
Swinging and striking techniques
Changing grasps
Double flips
Combinations
Double nunchaku
Ideas for self-defense
Kata

Fumio Demura, 5th-degree black belt, presents a complete introduction to the ancient art of the nunchaku-the first of its kind. Over 500 illustrations and detailed explanations take you from basic nunchaku stances and grips to advanced strikes, counters and applied self-defense techniques. Preface About the author Dedication History of the nunchaku Anatomy of the nunchaku Care of the nunchaku Types of nunchaku How to grip the nunchaku Stances Grasping positions Blocking Striking Choking Warm-up calisthenics Movements Karate and nunchaku similarities Whipping techniques Footwork with whipping techniques Applied attacking techniques Applied block and counter techniques

The information contained in this book is as good as it gets for use of the Bo. My particular copy is showing its age. The beginner may not be able to follow all the material here, but this is still an excellent addition to all martial artists libraries.

Written originally in 1976, it still is one of the very best in self-instruction of the 6-foot 1 1/4" "stick". Cold Steel sells a very affordable 4-foot wax wood stick (called a yon shaku-bo) that is a perfect selection, and is a completely legal item to carry hiking, traveling, in your car. The book is very easy to follow, comprehensive and a great source to get the fundamentals of kobu-do bo-jitsa katas.

This book should be a follow up of Demura first book. This book still covers basics, which it does well. I would recommend this as a basic or intermediate book in your instruction with this Okinawan weapon. I strongly recommend anyone who practices with martial art weapons does so under the supervision of an instructor.

This book is an excellent source for students who have never held Nunchaku. (Though I do recommend having an instructor teach you the basics). A great value when I bought it in 1971. This takes you through the basics but one must proceed with caution.

Good bo exercise ideas.

Contents

Chapter I: Introduction to the Tonfa
Chapter II: Tonfa Stances
Ckhpater III: Karate and Tonfa Similarities
Chapter IV: Tonfa Striking Techniques
Chapter V: Self-Defense Applications