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Weapons Training

In addition to empty hand techniques, bokken (wooden sword), jo (quarterstaff), tanto (wooden knife), and rubber pistols are employed in training.

Bokken and jo help the student to improve basic empty hand technique, as well as to develop skill with weapons.

Tanto and rubber handguns allow students to develop skills with the most commonly used weapons.


Weapons Retention and Taking

Advanced students are given the opportunity to learn techniques for taking weapons of all types. They also learn how to prevent a weapon from being taken away. In addition, students are taught to recognize non-conventional weapons.