Joong Bong - The most versatile and easy to learn martial arts weapons

People were gathering sticks ever wrought by time, but the Bong Joong, Korean Middle staff, is something very special in the world of martial arts. This is the weapon most commonly taught in Korean martial art of Kuk Sul Won, although Tournaments and ease of use have brought the martial arts arenas, in others, such as Tae Kwon Do

I got my first look at technical Joong bong a few years ago, when I saw a pollAdvanced students of a school Kuk Sool Won in Milwaukee. I gave the race to the base, kicking and striking techniques used when something caught my attention. Besides the fans and the trident, many people have not been revealed, have the nice boost to the second view, but I say wear that is a weapon that many students were trained with.

Bong Joong is the same employee of the school and your preferences. It is usually made of wood or rattan and madeMeasures between 2 and a half and three meters in length. My friend said that some heavyweights like their employees to be made of metal, and after some steps I have with it, it makes sense in view of the year, plus the floor, the better the workout you get.

He explained that the martial arts weapon, the staff means that many students left, and is one of the lightest of the weapons master in martial arts in Korea. Hestarted with the Joong Bong, and had control of various arms of others to come, has remained one of their favorites Joong bong. When I saw showed some moves of this ancient weapon connected.

The Bong Joong was held at one end, instead of the center. My friend said that this should aim at opponent's neck for maximum efficiency, mainly due to strike, and as such, the upper part. Slowly, he took me through the four basicaccelerated percussion techniques from which Joong practice bong and then you have succeeded. As I watched in awe, was the center of a whirling storm, the exercises slowly, had to manifest itself in an outburst of violent activities.

She smiled when they finished and asked me if I cared to try. I was ready to proceed, so I walked on the carpet, laughing in the face, but they do.

"I think the weapons was mating with one of our most recent martial arts," sayssaid, pointing to a boy of thirteen, who was among his own staff with the movements. I want to laugh, to me, how fast it moves and how hard he could give his staff noticed!

Weapons training in martial arts class for children?

Most martial arts teachers have a strict rule not to allow children to train with weapons. She has many reasons why they are in politics. It is possible that all these teachers making a big mistake?

Martial - arts teacher throw any excuse for denying this type of practice martial arts by young adults and adolescents in classes. Excuses range of insurance against the risk of a lack of seriousness> Training of dangerous goods.

While all of these reasons are valid, I am ready to take that risk. Follow along and see which side of the fence you fall on, arms to prevent the arms with a minor or a training run with:

I know that the formation of coordination weapons for hand-eye. Almost nothing better, if done right. As a language teacher, I know the advantages of the model of a second language to young children. You winproficiency. The same can be said, weapons, training. If you start early, develop a management flexibility, which makes you look natural.

Speaking skill development!

Children in dealing with weapons training

This is also a wonderful opportunity to teach children to take care of their weapons and do not joke with them ... and above all, practical weapons.

Note: As students practice with weaponsvery safe idea. Make it practice compliance with the weapons before moving on real weapons. Also, check for a minimum of experience.

When children work with weapons who teaches a better feel for distance. Since in a different field to work hand in hand, develop a keener awareness of the area.

The possibility of a weapon to turn the body, and defend it creates confidence. Children and young adults need to develop ahealthy self-esteem.

Finally, training with a weapon can be a rite of passage transition. Her younger students have to study for a minimum period of time, up to a certain level of technical skill with their bare hands and show a mature attitude, emotional control and ethical standards, teachers, before entering the army.

If you can work with the weapon in classes of younger students, must take some precautions:

Know your insurance. Make sure you are covered.

Make sure there is any provision to alleviate the responsibility contracts "signed" the parents

Instructions for the use of protective equipment and attitude to all weapons, even those who practice before the student who has never touched a gun

Exercise in a controlled environment with a series of exercises. This is not the time for sparring or free open-styling. The emphasis on control.

Know the students. Divide students into groups ... only the weapons are reliableTraining>.


classes of weapons for young adults to work, if handled correctly. And do not believe what they are for their hand-eye coordination. It helps them improve their techniques with bare hands.

Be safe.

Ninjutsu Martial Arts Training - Don't Depend on Weapons for Self-Defense

This is based on something that I wrote in my "KUBOTAN: Self-Defense Keychain" ebook. And, although the discussion was aimed at the weapon that served as the focus of the book, in actuality, any weapon, modern or traditional, can be substituted.

Now, please don't confuse what I'm about to say with whether or not I use weapons. Weapons should be a part of any sound self-defense and martial arts program, training, and strategy. However, far too many people rely on a quick-fix. The Self-Defense Keychain book, in fact none of my books or videos were created to be a comprehensive training course in the use of any particular weapon. No single resource can be.

This is so for two very important reasons...

1. No weapon can take the place of a sound self-defense training program and plan - no matter how powerful you think it is, and...

2. Most weapons, especially those like the Kubotan, were designed to augment, or provide additional power and effectiveness, to unarmed self-defense techniques and tactics.

Do you have to be a trained martial artist to defend yourself with this or any other weapon?

No. Of course not.

Firearms are a good case-in-point. Knives are another. These two in particular have the potential of creating serious damage with relatively little to no formal training. But, remember...

...there is a huge difference between an effective self-defense strategy based on "knowing" what to do to increase your ability to escape with the least amount of wear-and-tear, and...

...the dependence on luck or the fact that you're carrying a self-defense weapon.

In the case of firearms, people brag and tout how many rounds the weapon can fire before reloading, but...

...you can't MISS often enough to win!

You can simply pick up a knife and start slashing and probably do okay. However...

...there are times during the year, at least in the temperate region where I live, that the clothing being worn by an attacker can make it difficult to cut him - even with a large knife. And...

...as we say in the self-defense world - "you can't bring a knife to a gun fight and expect to win!

The choice is yours...

...luck or strategic application of trained skills.

Both can be effective. However,...

...which one do you want to "bet your life on?"

And, in the long run...

...your weapon, regardless of whether it's a handgun, knife, or even a simple weapon like the Kubotan...

...is only as good as YOU are!

Weapons training for martial arts classes for children?

Most of the masters of martial arts are a strict rule of not allowing children to train with weapons. You have many reasons why they are in politics. It is possible that all these teachers make a big mistake?

Martial arts instructor to throw any excuse to deny this type of practice martial arts classes by the young and young adults. Excuses range from risk, liability, lack of seriousness in trainingwith dangerous goods.

While all of these reasons are valid, are willing to take that risk. Go ahead and see which side of the fence you stand out, preventing the formation of arms with a minor or a training program organized by the arms

I know that the greatest weapon of training hand-eye coordination. Almost nothing better when they are managed properly. As a language teacher, I know that the benefits of a second language to young children. You win the fluidnative. The same can be practiced by weapons. If they start early, they develop a softness in the management, will appear natural.

Speaking of skills development!

In dealing with children with weapons training

This is also a wonderful opportunity to teach children how to treat weapons with care and not to joke with him ... also and above all, the practice of arms.

Note: For students with weapons is a very safe practiceIdea. Be sure to treat with respect to the practice of arms, before you get to real weapons. Check also for a minimum level of competence.

Because children with weapons teaches them a better sense of the distance. Since I work in a sector other than the body in contact with your hand, you develop a keener awareness of the field.

Also be able to shoot with a gun to defend your body and creates confidence. Children and adolescents need to develop a healthy senseidentity.

Finally, education is also a weapon is a rite of passage. Her younger students must study for a minimum period of time to reach a certain level of difficulty with their empty hand techniques, and show a mature attitude, emotional control, and an ethical standard of teachers, first, l ' access to weapons.

If you work with weapons of classes for younger students, must take some precautions:

Know your insurance. Test covered.
Make sure there is a certain point alleviates liability in contracts "sign of parents'
Give instructions for the use of protective equipment and the attitude of all weapons, even those who practice the student, before ever touching a gun
Train in a controlled environment with established practices. This is not the time to make free or open sparring. The focus of the controls.
Know the students. Divide the students into groups ... only those who receive the weapons of confidence> Education.

Classes of weapons for young adults to work if properly treated. And you will not believe what they are for their hand-eye coordination is. Helps them improve their techniques with bare hands.

Be safe.

Martial Arts Self-Defense Weapons - What IS Kubotan ?

If you do a search on the internet, there seems to be no end to what has been written about this simple, yet powerful weapon. There seems to be no small supply of writers who have used dramatic titles to add to the impact of an otherwise so-so article on the subject.

"Fistful of Dynamite," "Rod of Pain," and many others lead the way as writers share their own knowledge and insight into this inconspicuous, and yet surprisingly powerful little weapon. Unfortunately, far too many of these articles serve little to no real purpose in helping you to actually create results. And, these articles range in scope from the generalized "what it is" variety, to the overly bloated tome that includes what seems to be every single detail and supposition that the author wishes to impress you with.

Believe me, I have read a lot of what's available, and while there are certainly a number of valuable resources from real experts, they are buried in a cyber-world of practically worthless "chatter." While you can feel free to recreate my extensive research on the subject, I've brought it all together so you don't have to.

So, what, exactly, is a Kubotan (pronounced "koo-bow-tahn") anyway?

Good question. And to answer that, you can read the book titled, KUBOTAN: Self-Defense Keychain to get a much better idea. But, for now, I'll give you the short, "what's it look like and what else might it be called," version. For those interested, the above book covers the viewpoints of "where did it come from and how long has it been around," as-well-as others in its other chapters.

In my other articles, you can take a quick overview of the strengths and weakness of this popular self-defense weapon. But, for now...

The Kubotan, also known as a...

1. Pocket-stick...

2. Self-Defense Keychain...

3. Mini-Stick, and...

4. many others...

...is arguably, the most common self-defense weapon, next to the handgun, in the United States.

While many new tactical weapons continue to find growing acceptance within the law enforcement and security communities, there seems to be little change within the realm of private citizens. It appears that, once people find a good thing, they tend to "stick" with it. (Yes, pun intended!) According to many experts in the field of defense and personal protection...

"...the most popular, and quite possibly the most versatile, personal defense weapon is the Kubotan."

For simplicity's sake, I'll refer to the weapon throughout this article as the Kubotan or, more simply, the self-defense keychain. However, regardless of the name given to it, this powerful little compliance tool, carried by thousands of men and women - martial artists and non-practitioners alike - is an awesome means of deterring and controlling an attack situation.

Besides being, quite probably the cheapest weapon you can buy, in the hands of even a person skilled in only a few basic moves, the Kubotan is a formidable weapon for stopping an assailant in his tracks. And, for those with more training and developed skills, the self-defense keychain is one of the most effective self-defense tools that you can use today.

The weapon is simple in appearance, inexpensive to acquire or make, and fairly easy to conceal. While not as versatile and convenient as a clipknife like the Delica from Spyderco - my preferred weapon/tool of choice, by the way - it is definitely easy-to-learn and even easier-to-use.

Depending on the manufacturer, the Kubotan is just a basic rod made of metal, plastic, or wood. It's about 6 inches long and, as the name suggests, usually has a key ring attached at one end. The "official," patented, Kubotan weapon "invented" by a man named Tak Kubota, has grooves machined into the weapon to identify it as a unique creation. But, just like "Band-aid" has come to be the generic name for adhesive bandages and "Q-Tips" the same for cotton swabs, the bar-shaped, self-defense keychain is almost universally called a "Kubotan."

There are other variants of the basic model, including what is billed as the "Ninja" version of the weapon. This little piece of imaginative effort, created during the '80's when every weapon had it's own "Ninja" version, has two thinner spikes protruding out from the side of the weapon that fit between your fingers when you grasped the main bar of the tool.

Let me assure you that, regardless of what you ever read or hear, the Kubotan or self-defense keychain is NOT a Ninja weapon - officially or unofficially. It's ancestors that gave rise to the modern version, at least in Japan, were used by almost all trained warriors - not just the Ninja.

The more commonly recognized variants of the weapon are generally manufactured from heavy-duty plastic or aluminum. The official Kubotan, and third-party copies, are simply straight rods with blunt ends. However, many self-defense key chains have at least one tapered end with the key ring attached to the squared, blunt end. Needless to say, some of these "centerpunch-like versions, are extremely dangerous - as they have the capability of actually penetrating the target and doing more severe damage.

And, for those of you who are fashion-conscious and need to make sure that your self-defense weapon doesn't clash with your Armani, these little gems even come in a variety of colors and high-tech shapes to match just about any ensemble.

So, to answer the question, "what IS a Kubotan?"

It is a simple, easy to learn and use, self-defense weapon that can be effectively used by the smallest defender, to bring the largest assailant to his knees in seconds. Quite simply, it is the best weapon for the person with little to no formal training and who wants to be able to learn to defend him or herself with the least amount of time, effort, and money.

Jeffrey M. Miller is the founder and master instructor of Warrior Concepts International. A senior teacher in the Japanese warrior art of Ninjutsu, he specializes in teaching the ancient ways of self-protection and personal development lessons in a way that is easily understood and put to use by modern Western students and corporate clients. He is the author of the book, KUBOTAN: Self-Defense Keychain and the best selling Safety DVD, Danger Prevention Tactics: Protecting Yourself Like a Pro To learn more about self-defense and other subjects related to the martial arts, self-protection, personal development & self-improvement, you can subscribe to his online newsletter, at http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com/newsletter.html