Starting your martial arts journey is exciting—and maybe a little intimidating. Whether you’ve signed up for Taekwondo, Krav Maga, Shotokan Karate, Muay Thai, Nunchaku, or Bojutsu training through the Global Martial Arts University (GMAU), knowing what to expect can help you feel more confident and ready to train. Read on for more!
The staff (or Bō) is a versatile weapon that teaches control, precision, and fluid movement. But in a real-world situation, you likely won’t have an actual staff on hand. The ability to adapt your skills to improvised (or “found”) objects—like broomsticks, walking canes, or even tree branches—can be a valuable asset for self-defense and practical application. Read on to get more suggestions on this topic.
Bojutsu “staff” sparring is an exciting way to test your skills, improve your timing, and refine your technique. While it may seem daunting at first, with the right approach you can spar effectively and safely. In this blog article, we provide essential tips to elevate your staff-sparring ability.
This blog post is focused on how to properly execute the most basic Bo (staff) strike: the overhead front strike. You can learn this technique quickly in just 4 steps! Read on to learn how.
Enrolling children in martial arts can be highly beneficial, offering physical exercise, self-discipline, respect for others, and self-defense skills. However, it’s important for parents to carefully select a reputable martial arts school with experienced instructors who prioritize safety and age-appropriate training methods. Read on to learn more about this topic.
Samurai were skilled in a variety of combat techniques, each designed to be lethal in battle: kenjutsu (swordsmanship), jujutsu (close-quarters combat), jyujutsu (archery), sojutsu (spear fighting), naginatajutsu (a blad attached to the end of a pole), and bojustu (the wooden staff). This blog post focuses on samurai and bojutsu.
