Fumio Demura

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… (more)

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… (more)

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… (more)