Martial Arts Weapons Training

Weapons training is integral to overall martial arts training. It enhances empty handed training and it teaches a student how understand the use of weapons and thus, how to defend against an opponent possessing a weapon. Weapons training also furthers standard martial arts training and teaches the student how to use everyday items for self defense.

At Chesapeake Martial Arts, all students are permitted to begin weapons training. The weapons we teach are:

• Nunchuku: Two shorten sticks connected with rope or chain.
   
• Kama: Small sickle, wooden handle with a curved blade.
   
• Bo: A staff of approximately 6 feet in length, typically made of wood.
   
• Escrima: Two short sticks approximately 2 feet in length, typically made of wood.
   
• Sais: Forklike object with 3 prongs, made of metal. Typically the center prong in longer than the other.
   

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