What Is It?

Weapons training is a higher form of mental and physical training. One's mental and physical acuity is developed 3 to 5 times faster than training with an empty hand. At 8 Martial Arts for Health we begin with the long staff (Jong Bong). This is the beginning level of understanding to all of the other staffed weapons. Students are then trained in broadsword techniques as preparation for bladed weapons. A total of 18 weapons can be learned here at Martial Arts for Health. The weapons a student will learn are based on compatibility with their specific body type. In ancient times, there were at least 18 known weapons that a martial artist could utilize. These weapons consisted of 8 poled weapons, 8 bladed weapons and 2 flexible weapons. In time and with much practice the grace and beauty of weapons movement begins to take shape as the weapon appears to move the practitioner.