rokushaku bo fix

Joe — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:00:52 +0000

Each summer, our class takes time to work on bojutsu training. Mostly we use padded rokushaku bo (6 ft staff), but from time to time we use the real thing (usually oak). Each year, I see a new influx of bo that make me cringe. Bought online or at a nearby martial arts store, the bo are made of a “mystery” wood that have a thick coat of varnish. Yuck!

In our Kukishin bojutsu training we hold the staff lightly allowing it to slide through our hands and gripping as it strikes. This sliding is near impossible with the “mystery wood” with varnish.

So, we encourage our students to remove the varnish, sandpaper the staff smooth and add several coats of Tung or Lemon oil and marvel at the work you have done.

If finished (yes, pun intended) correctly, the staff with slide through your hand and move like a true extension of your technique.

Ninja are coming…

Joe — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:00:07 +0000

There’s a new Ninja movie on the horizon… It’s look to be pretty amazing (stunts, CGI, etc) starring Scott Adkins who was recently seen starring in X-men origins: Wolverine as Weapon XI.

A clip of Scott rehearsing for his part in Wolverine as Weapon XI:

Now, I’ve heard the movie “might” be called Ninja Assassin. It’s directed by James McTeigue and starring Rain. The film is produced by Joel Silver and the Wachowski brothers, and filming took place in Berlin, Germany. It is currently slated to be released sometime in November 2009!?

So, I’m wondering if it’s going to be theatrical or straight to DVD… and do ya wanna see it with me?

- Joe

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rokushaku bo fix

Ninja are coming…