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The person that first picked up a stick. As people learned to use it, they passed the skills on to their family. With regards to Japanese Martial Arts, the use of the bo as a weapon became popularized roughly during the 1600's while Japan was occupying the Ryu-ku Islands (Okinawa is on these islands, and at the time and for many centuries were not considered part of Japan). During this time it was against the law for the inhabitants of the islands to have a sword, the weapon of choice of the time. However, the locals still found it necessary to defend themselves against bandits who did have swords, so the bo was used because it was widely available. At the time rice flails were used as well (nuchaku) as were the handles to mill wheels (tonfa). I don't think any one person can be accredited with inventing the bo; however, there are some people who have become very proficient with the bo. The long pole was a common tool used by farmers throughout South East Asia for carrying heavy loads balanced across their shoulders and for planting rice plants in the rice paddies. As anyone that becomes proficient with their tools knows, they become comfortable with them and can use them with great experience and ability. It becomes an extension of the body.
The use of a staff to carry water and to assist one in walking and farming is one of the oldest tools used by man. The adaptation of the long stick to be used as a weapon was a natural one and to put a specific location would be difficult. Most of the forms or kata done with a bo today come either from China or Okinawa.
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Which martial art uses poles?
There are many martial arts that use the bo. Kungfu and kobudo are two of them.
What are the benefits of combinding martial arts activities with aerobics what are the names of a popular form of this activity?
Tae Bo
Can you get a black belt in Tae Bo?
Tae Bo is a type of aerobic exercise that builds muscle tone and stamina. It is not a martial art, just based on martial arts. They don't rank people. It would be like asking if you can get a black belt in step aerobics.
What types of martial arts teach you defense and attack moves or are the individual types of martial arts for both?
All styles of martial arts do.
What are the significant characteristic of arnis martial arts that make it different from other martial atrs?
the Arni's martial arts have a rattan stick. while the other martial arts have no weapon
What Martial Arts use a Bo staff?
Many, many types of martial arts use "bo staffs", but they are not necessarily called that. For example, the staff used in kung fu is called a "guen" in Chinese.
Which martial art uses poles?
There are many martial arts that use the bo. Kungfu and kobudo are two of them.
Where are bo staff competitions held and how do they work How can I participate?
Many martial arts tournaments include a weapons division for kata. Look for bo or staff on the schedule. Most require you to provide a waiver against injury, your level in the martial arts and your school.
What is the martial arts stick?
There are a number of sticks used in martial arts. The bo, or staff is about 6 feet long. The jo is about 4 feet long. There are longer and shorter ones used in various arts, including escrima.
What is the stick that you use in Tae Kwon Do called?
"Sticks" in martial arts come in different sizes, shapes, etc. A common one is called the "bo staff" in TKD.
What are martial arts weapons?
Any weapon used in combat is a martial arts weapon. Many of the 'traditional' martial arts weapons originated in China and in Okinawa. They include the bo, the tonfa, sai, staff, multi section staff, chain, darts, shiriken, nunchuku, and tessen.
What are the benefits of combinding martial arts activities with aerobics what are the names of a popular form of this activity?
Tae Bo
In which country would you come across the martial art of Wushu?
Wushu is a Chinese martial arts.
Did mixed martial arts come from China?
Mixed martial arts is exactly that, a mixture of martial art styles and techniques. MMA practitioners use both Asian arts of all types, with particular focus on Brazilian JuJutsu and boxing.
Can you get a black belt in Tae Bo?
Tae Bo is a type of aerobic exercise that builds muscle tone and stamina. It is not a martial art, just based on martial arts. They don't rank people. It would be like asking if you can get a black belt in step aerobics.
What are the significant characteristics of arnis martial arts that make it different from other martial arts?
the Arni's Martial Arts have a rattan stick. while the other martial arts have no weapon
Are martial arts Japanese?
Martial Arts refers to the skills used in combat. Every country has martial arts and some originated in Japan, but not all of them.
