tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923264.post114679925618256033..comments2024-03-06T04:11:07.746-06:00Comments on Tae Kwon Do Mom: Traitorous?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923264.post-1146858383354308702006-05-05T14:46:00.000-05:002006-05-05T14:46:00.000-05:00I may have mentioned this before, but have you see...I may have mentioned this before, but have you seen the Xtreme Martial Arts documentary on the Discovery Channel? It's also on DVD or at your library. They show many different weapons, and go through the origins of the weapons - many of which were originally farming tools. <BR/><BR/>There's something very ancient, powerful and elegant about the bo staff and the samarai sword when used in forms. I prefer the more classical-looking forms, however the flashy "competition" bo forms (like those by Lauren Kearney) are impressive to watch.<BR/><BR/>I've done quite a bit of work with the nunchuks, but only a single bo staff form. I too would like to develop my weapons training more, and I agree that it makes you a more well-rounded martial artist.<BR/>Kicker ChickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9923264.post-1146835956350067412006-05-05T08:32:00.000-05:002006-05-05T08:32:00.000-05:00I never realized this until I read your post, but ...I never realized this until I read your post, but my dojang incorporates a lot more than just Taekwondo into our curriculum. We have self-defense class once a week, and although its just called "self-defense", it is technically Aikido. Then there is weapons; we do make a distinction between TKD and Kobudo (We wear a different uniform, use Japanese commands instead of Korean ones, etc.) But I had never thought about how diverse my school is. Thanks, and remember that even though Taekwondo is in many ways a "team effort", it essentially boils down to what your needs are and what you want to get out of your training. Have a great day!TKD Rockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07465935584038596468noreply@blogger.com