Weapons poll

[galahad25]

I go with the sai because I feel that it is a practical weapon that is easily usedto submit an opponent without injuring them.

[Adam]

I'm an "other" type of guy, Largo Mano Escrima (translated as Big Single Stick).  I'm good at the basics but I'm no Master at it..........yet.

[supergroup7]

I love the feeling of manipulating a Bo. I love the reach of the weapon, and it's simplicity. I love watching someone performing with the Bo.

[karatemum]

my fav weapon is the bo and particularly traditional bo.  I would love to learn kamas and sword as some point in time too.

[All or Nuthin]

Escrima Sticks

Why do I like them?
1. Improves my hand ey coordination
2. Easy to handle
3. I just like the feel of them

Behind he escrima is the oar

[hayashishodan]

I put other as Kama is mine....right behind it is the Tonfa.....

[gar0u]

I was shocked at how intricate the movements are, though. I figured it's just a stick, right? Wrong.

No, it's just a stick.  See #3 of my original post.  :p

[ShoBushido]

I like the sword because I've been using it for a little while. I took it up to improve my jujitsu, however, and it has. But if I didn't train with the sword, I would train with the jo. I really like the power, simplicity and elegance of that weapon. I took a seminar last year when the Japanese were in town and I was shocked at how intricate the movements are, though. I figured it's just a stick, right? Wrong.

[Vulture]

At the moment I have a thing for tonfa, because they are relatively easy to use, small and light, and extremely useful for both offence and defence.

Unfortunately, they are illegal here (which is incredibly stupid)

[gar0u]

The jo is my favorite weapon for many reasons, including:

1. It's primarily used against a katana
2. A jo can do everything a bo can do, and more
3. It's just a stick
4. It's uncommon, so it stands out at tournaments

[bogirl]

Why do you prefer this weapon?