Chanbara Short Range Weapon
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Short-range weaponry is a very important aspect of self-preservation, is easily obtainable and usually close at hand. It could be a knife, stick, farming or fishing tool, which come in many shapes and sizes for both work and protection.
Knife:
We all use a knife every day. Whether preparing a meal or on the job, most of us can manipulate a knife quite well. Many have a knife for safety or protection without any defensive training or education in its usage. Defending yourself against a combative act without sustaining personal injury can be quite difficult if you haven’t been correctly trained.
The combative knife used in chanbara is called a tanto. This breakthrough knife allows the combatant to understand and simulate the dynamics of close-combat fighting without the dangers associated with actual blades and knives.
Tanto:
The tanto is an extremely versatile weapon of protection. The tanto was long enough to feign off attacks and short enough to expertly maneuver and manipulate any fighting situation. There are many ways to hold, handle and fight with the tanto. This short-range sparring and training knife has 12 inches of striking area and six inches of handle.
Scoring Points
The head, chest and stomach are the three general target areas. For a point to be scored, the combatant has to attack within these three areas. The strike must be a stab, thrust or deep cut. Slashing is considered weak. A strike to arms, legs and other lesser parts of the body will not receive a point.
NOTE: The short-range weaponry divisions are the only divisions where the combatant can use the weapon as well as kicks, hand technique and takedowns to score points. This division has the most body contact and elevates the chances for a swift strike to a vulnerable area.
Nunchaku:
This traditional Okinawan farming tool ended up in the dojo as one of the martial artist’s most-used weapons.
After watching old kung fu movies, many of us have picked up a pair and experimented. With practice, one could look like an expert in a fairly short time. Sparring with this weapon is very dangerous and outlawed in many states.
Practice and discover the speed of the nunchaku without giving yourself a concussion or broken teeth. ActionFlex nunchaku allow you to give it all you got while discovering a whole new world of fighting strategy and technique. The nunchaku has 13 inches of striking area.
Scoring Points:
The target areas of the body are head, torso, legs and arms. Striking and thrusting techniques receive points. All completed mein, kote, do, ashi and tsuki strikes are legal. The strike must be clean and swift, not allowing the opponent to make a counterattack.
Baton:
With the traditional and combative martial artist in mind, batons offer a safe alternative to practicing with rigid weapons. These batons enable all martial styles and stylists to go in for technique, without having to stop just short of the target or pain threshold.
From law enforcement agencies to martial art practitioners, these padded batons give the student and the instructor the ability to practice basic to highly advanced strikes, takedowns, joint and body control, pressure points and focus techniques. Batons have between 14-25 inches of striking area with 6 inches of handle.
Scoring Points:
The target areas of the body are head, torso, legs and arms. Striking, and thrusting techniques receive points. All completed mein, kote, do, ashi and tsuki strikes are legal. The strike must be clean and swift, not allowing the opponent to make a counterattack.
Escrima, Arnis and Kali Sticks
Hard-hitting:
The Escrima, Arnis and kali sticks have full-technique capabilities. They are designed for the practitioner who wants the best of both worlds.
You can now spar and fight at full speed without the pain, suffering and dangers associated with regular sticks. These sticks have between 18-25 inches of striking area with 6 inches of handle.
Soft-hitting:
With the younger or softer-hitting martial artist in mind, this full contact 24-inch stick provides a safe alternative to a rigid (or Pro-series) stick.
This Soft Series stick offers all martial artists the opportunity to safely practice technique in a softer manner. The soft-stick has 18 inches of striking area and 6 inches of handle.
Scoring Points:
The target areas of the body are head, torso, legs and arms. Striking and thrusting techniques receive points. All completed mein, kote, do, ashi and tsuki strikes are legal. The strike must be clean and swift, not allowing the opponent to make a counterattack.
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