Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff (Weapons Series)8 reviews Dave Lowry Black Belt Communications, 1987 It's not the size of your staff, but how you use it! + An Excellent Introduction to the Most Practical of Weapons + This is a good manual, except . . . + Quality + Good book for returning martial artist             Modern Arnis, Vol 3 by Remy Presas1 review Black Belt Magazine, 2004 A brief comment This is the 3rd volume in the three volume set by guru Presas. It continues the format of the previous two volumes. In this video, he covers more advanced techniques, including joint locks, stick drills, empty-hand, and knife techniques. It seems to be done in a big hotel meeting room on-stage, ...             De-Fanging The Snake - A Guide to Modern Arnis Disarms Dan Anderson, 2005             Okinawa Kobudo Bo Fighting Vol. I2 reviews John Desormeau, George Alexander Yamazato Videos, 2002 Excellent base for training + Excellent for what it is With little to no martial arts experience (let alone weapon experience) I bought this DVD because I was drawn to the weapon. Within 3 days of watching the basics, I felt ready to start practicing the kata shown in this tape. Mr. Alexander breaks things down very systematically and cuts no corners. ...             Nitan Bo Combat Stick Fighting5 reviews George Alexander Yamazato Videos, 2002 Kicking But with 2 Sticks + Very accurate and effective! + They finally sent me the DVD Man! This video was amazing. The skill demonstrated in this video was beautiful. The information was very clear and easily understandable. I love Kobudo and this is definitely one of my favorite videos.             The Art of Weapons: Armed and Unarmed Self-Defense2 reviews Marc Tedeschi Weatherhill, 2003 D. Dedet There are several weapons systems that provide a more complete repertoire of techniques. However, this book illustrates techniques developed from Hapkido, a very eclectic system. This book provides the reader with a comprehensive explanation of various types of weapons and principles that share ...             Karate Advanced Fighting by Takayuki Kubota Volume 3 Black Belt Video, 2005             Jo, the Japanese Short Staff (Unique Literary Books of the World)8 reviews Don Zier, Tom Lang Unique Publications, 1985 One of the best + Really Well Done Book, But Good Have Used Larger Photographs + Really great manual This is one of the best martial arts books I've seen because I actually learned something from it. The writing is clear and the photographs and foot patterns are easy to follow. It also answered a lot of my questions about why certain moves are done, adn my jo work is better because of it. ...             Hanbo: The Aiki Way, Revised & Expanded5 reviews John C. Goss Jr. Imaginator Press, 2005 An in-depth guide by 6th degree black belt John C. Goss to self-defense with the Hanbo + Valuable resource for practical self defense. + Rare coverage on this weapon... Now in a revised second edition, Hanbo The Aiki Way is an in-depth guide by 6th degree black belt John C. Goss to self-defense with the Hanbo - a three-foot long staff, though in the modern urban environment any medium-sized, stick-like object such as a cane or an umbrella can be improvised to ...             Hanbo: The Aiki Way5 reviews John C. Goss Jr., John Stump Imaginator Press, 2003 Excellent book in the right hands. + A Great Tool!! Hanbo: the Aiki Way is a manual for the basics in the use of a staff as a defensive weapon, in this case a three foot staff, but it can be adapted to any variety of similar weapons including, as is demonstrated in the book, an umbrella or cane. As such, it is one of the best examples of this ...             Advanced Joongbong Short Stick DVD Sang H. Kim Turtle Press, 2005 This DVD builds on the material taught in the Joongbong Fundamentals DVD, teaching Forward Grip Combat, Reverse Grip Close Combat and three Advanced Patterns. In the Forward Grip section, you will learn advanced combat applications against a partner including choking, locking, takedowns, pins and disarms (using the short stick against an attacker with a short stick). Reverse Grip Combat ...             The Authentic Wing Chun Weapons2 reviews Sifu Jim Fung J. Fung and K. Armstrong, 1986 Who knew household objects could be so deadly? I see this book as a follow up to the author's previous blue colored book on Wing Chun Kung Fu. It continues on from where the blue book ended, covering the use of weapons as an extension of one's arms or body structure. It demonstrates a range of techniques that can be performed using household ...             Filipino Martial Arts, Dan Inosanto, Vol. 4 I&I Sports I&I Sports, 1988 Featuring Dan Inosanto. This disk features long and short stick training, counters, snaking and stripping disarms, solo training, close quarter combat and more. Approx. run time: 50 minutes.             Aikido's M.Saito Jo3 reviews Morihito Saito Rising Sun Productions, 2004 a decent reminder of the form and some moves. This DVD has 6 sections. BUT you can not access via DVD technology. You must watch it through in order. Section 1. One man techniques with Jo; Assorted strikes, Defensive counters and Combinations. The 28 Jo Kata is quickly demonstrated.(Don't blink) Section 2. 2 person Jo attacks and counters. ...             Modern Arnis - The Art Within Your Art - The Book of Basics Dan Anderson, 2005             Advanced Stick Fighting13 reviews Masaaki Hatsumi Kodansha International, 2005 One of the best Martial Arts Books i have read + Into the void + Advanced Stick Fighting Dr. Hatsumi Sensei brings in a very clear presentation, the ABC of the long stick. But it is not only the photos that are of great value. It is the words that find their place between them, bringing the life wisdom of one of the great leaders of the Martial art world of this era. What is a true ...             Dan Inosanto Filipino Martial Arts DVD #1 kali escrima arnis1 review I&I Sports, 1988 Classic video by the master The first volume in the six volume set. Being from Inosanto, it's a great set and one you can watch over and over, and you'll always learn something new. This volume covers the basics, stances, strikes, knife and stick principles, some of the history, and shows Danny's of course impeccable ...             Basic Stick Fighting for Combat (Special Forces/Ranger-Udt/Seal Hand-to-Hand Combat/Special Weapons/Special ...14 reviews Michael D. Echanis Black Belt Communications, 1979 The Legend of Echanis + Basic, yes! But good none-the-less! Echanis is a Legend in the Martial Arts world and many other Martial Artist are very, very, jealous of him even though he has been dead since 1978. While doing CIA Black Bag Ops he was killed in a airplane over Nigaragua by a planted Terrorist bomb on the plane. The reason so many are jealous of ...             Okinawa Kobudo Bo Vol. II1 review George Alexander Yamazato Videos, 2002 Great Learning Tool I found this DVD to be an excellent learning tool for these Bo kata's. It is one of the best practical explanations of how the Bo really works             Filipino Martial Arts, Dan Inosanto, Vol. 6 I&I Sports I&I Sports, 1988 Featuring Dan Inosanto. This disk features training with the Fighting Man Dummy demonstrating disarms, Sinawali, the Tabak Toyok and empty hand techniques. Also included are sections on full-contact training and Bruce Lee's 1 & 3 inch punch. Approx. run time: 50 minutes.