Before the use of gunpowder weapons, projectiles were either thrown or launched using kinetic energy for long range targets. One of the most famous long range weapons used by ancient shinobi (ninja) was the shuriken, also known as the ninja star.
This video demonstrates how to properly throw a shuriken in the style of ninjutsu. Enjoy!
Ninjutsu is known for using many various weapons for self defense and attacks. Weapons used ranged in everything from bow staffs to shurikens. But the most famous weapon in all combat throughout history (not just ninjutsu) is the sword. For thousands of years, the sword was the weapon of choice for many cultures.
This video will teach you how to do a basic ninjutsu sword draw with proper form. Sword practice can be extremely dangerous, and it is recommended that training should be performed with a bokken (Japanese wooded sword).
One of the first weapons used by man for defense is the bow staff. The bow staff is basically a long wooden stick that can vary in length. The length of the bow staff adds momentum to the swing which can cause serious damage to an attacker.
In this video, Master Steve Romain demonstrates 5 basic Shaolin bow staff techniques. In order to master and perfect these techniques, the movements must be practiced regularly until the moves become second nature to you.
When dealing with modern day altercations, gun and knife threats are a high possibility. Knowing techniques to deal with such situation can be life saving knowledge. Many martial arts disciplines have added knife and gun defense moves to deal with such situations.
One of the most popular martial arts that incorporate knife and gun defense techniques is Krav Maga. This Israeli martial art is known for its aggressive moves and weapons defense.
Check out the above video to learn a few techniques when dealing with an armed opponent.
