Thinking about training/conditioning with Weapons
such as Bo Staff and Samurai Sword?
This type of training/conditioning is, quite simply, not for everyone. These classes take an enormous commitment, endless patience, sincerity, pliancy, and a willingness to learn things that are completely different from what a person has done or learned in their previous experience.
To begin physical training/conditioning in the way of the classical combat martial arts (Koryu Bujutsu), using the Bo Staff (Bojutsu), Samurai Sword (Kenjutsu), and other weapons, is to embark on a lifelong study, knowing that one will never "finish" or "perfect" their art.
The books listed here offer a variety of perspectives and observations on what it takes to undertake physical/mental training/conditioning for these classes
Japanese Physical Training by Harrie Irving Hancock
Physical Training for women by Japanese Methods - Harrie Irving Hancock
Asian Fighting Arts - Donn F. Draeger & Robert W. Smith
Classical Bujutsu - Don F. Draeger
Classical Budo - Don F. Draeger
Samurai Sword - Tips for Rapid Skill Advancement - Peter Steeves
Also, please visit the following website for more detailed information and articles about the classical Japanese Martial Arts
Koryu.com: the Classical Martial Arts Resource.
Free articles, the "Koryu.com Guide to Classical Ryuha," photos, book reviews and more!
If after you've finished you are still intent on commencing training/conditioning e-mail info@weaponsconditioning.com to set-up an interview.
Everything valuable in life is, or can be costly, but we must take ourselves as the most “serious of all tasks”. We must be conscious of everything we do. It goes without saying that most people are unwilling to accept the cost of developing themselves. It requires too much energy, it is too frightening, it involves too many glimpses of our imperfections. For those that seek, you are on your way....
Some classes are either private or semi-private, with not more than 4 students taken at a time. Yearly Membership is required. Monthly Training fees - $35.00-$50.00
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