Traditional Martial Arts & Practice Weapons
- February 21st, 2012
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A lot of fighters in MMA and the UFC focus on strikes rather then grappling. These fighters either have a one knockout punch or a round kick that can put someone to sleep. However, in the traditional martial arts strikes are not only performed with the legs or hands but with weapons. Since the traditional martial arts like Taekwondo, Karate, and Kung Fu practice with martial art weapons this weapon becomes an extension of the martial artists body.
A martial artist who is an expert in the long sword doesn’t actually see the sword but sees it as an extension of his or her arm. They focus on being one with the weapon and their goal is to become one with the weapon they are working with. With most weapons there are forms that can be done with each one. These forms or kata’s show the abilities and skills of the martial artist and can be judges by the instructors letting them know where the student skills are at.

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