Bo Karate: Weapon of Self Defense

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Summary: Bo selecta
Review: Basically an excellent introduction to bo staff techniques. Without a doubt the best book on the subject available for some one interested in actually getting started with the bo rather than reading about it.

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Summary: Bo selecta
Review: Basically an excellent introduction to bo staff techniques. Without a doubt the best book on the subject available for some one interested in actually getting started with the bo rather than reading about it.

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Summary: An excellent primer on the Okinawan quarter-staff
Review: Demura Sensei presents a well-organized primer in the use of the rokushaku bo (six-foot Okinawan quarter-staff). The book is organized into Introduction & History, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced techniques, and a final section devoted to a bo kata. All basic stances, blocks and counters used with the bo are covered in the first sections. Many of these are similar or identical to standard open-hand karate techniques. Descriptions of subtle differences are well-explained. Combinations and working with a partner are covered in the latter sections of the book. Overall, the photo sequences of this acknowledged bo master demonstrating his art are very good, with the exception of the final bo kata pictures, which are very dark. This is an excellent reference.

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Summary: Classic Bo
Review: If you are a lone practioner of the martial arts and are interested in learning the BO, this book is for you. The pictures and descriptions are easy to follow and provide a good foundation for many of the techniques that come naturally with weapons practice. I gave this book 4 stars because I think the final kata is too long for any beginner and the pictures are much too dark. The first 90% of this book is a 5 star for sure...

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Summary: One of the greatest weapons series of books ever!
Review: Sensei Demura is considered by many to be one of the leading authorities on Tradtional Kubudo (the study of weapons). And while this book is a little dated, it still represents some of the best information available on the traditional uses and style of Okinawan Bo. If you are looking for flashy spins - look elsewhere - this book simply contains solid, basic information on the use of the bo. The book contatins basic blocks, stances, and strikes as well as a few techniques. If you're a fan of Demura Sensei - then you must own this book. After many years, it is still one of the most important works on this subject.

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Summary: One of the greatest weapons series of books ever!
Review: Sensei Demura is considered by many to be one of the leading authorities on Tradtional Kubudo (the study of weapons). And while this book is a little dated, it still represents some of the best information available on the traditional uses and style of Okinawan Bo. If you are looking for flashy spins - look elsewhere - this book simply contains solid, basic information on the use of the bo. The book contatins basic blocks, stances, and strikes as well as a few techniques. If you're a fan of Demura Sensei - then you must own this book. After many years, it is still one of the most important works on this subject.

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Summary: Best bo book I have come across.
Review: The bo book is good for both novice and intermediate
bo-jitsu students. The kata at the end is much shorter that the standared ones in Isshin-Ryu.

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Summary: Your one stop place for info on the Bo.
Review: This book contains everything one needs to know about Bo fighting, Kata, stances... etc. VERY informatant.

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Summary: Excellent begineers book
Review: This book is an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning the bo. It shows every basic movement in a clear, precise manner. It contains information on all attacks, blocks, stances, and grips.

The only downfall of it, is that it lacks in forms (katas). It shows one form at the end, but unfortunately the form is very boring. Having a couple more forms would have made this a 5 star book.