Sep 17, 2019 | Equipment, Macho Sparring, Martial Arts Practices, Team Macho, Weapons/Forms
For the final part of this series we will be looking at the various sounds that weapons make in martial arts. Although they are not as noticeable as the kiai or take as much focus as making a uniform ‘snap’, the weapons used in martial arts have an impact...
Sep 10, 2019 | Equipment, Macho Sparring, Martial Arts Practices, Weapons/Forms
Weapons training not only increases your power, defense, and coordination, but it also opens a whole world of competitions where you can test your skills and learn from other martial artists. One especially fun, beautiful, and powerful weapon is the Bo. This versatile...
Apr 17, 2018 | Guides, Macho Sparring, Weapons/Forms
Martial Arts Weaponry encompasses a wide spectrum of tools that can be found in many forms of traditional martial arts. The weapons we see in martial arts forms and demonstration today have been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Asia, and the...
Nov 1, 2017 | Equipment, Guides, Macho Sparring, Weapons/Forms
When shopping for martial arts weaponry, you may notice there are a lot of materials for you to choose from: wood, aluminum, bamboo, etc. So what’s the best material to go with? That depends on your intention for practicing. Use our guide to pick the right material...
Feb 8, 2017 | Equipment, Guides, Macho Sparring, Weapons/Forms
One of the oldest techniques for protection is the use of a staff or stick as a weapon. They were easily accessible, effective and efficient. The evolution of this weapon created two different forms: the Bo and Jo. But what is the difference between the two? This...
