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Anyways I came here because while I have never done anything martial arts related except some karate and such as a kid I have a strong will to learn the bo staff.
The problem is it seems besides the calgary iaido club which teaches multiple weapons including 20 technique's in bo staff there doesn't seem to be much.
Specifically I want to learn properly from a sensei who knows something about bojutsu (as a afterthough I guess I don't really know of any other major styles using bo staff exclusively?)
Anyways if anyone has any suggestions on how I could teach myself or knows any places in calgary please tell me
Personally I find staff techniques very interesting and, having learned some techniques from kung fu and TKD I am mostly self taught. The various techniques are pretty much rudimentary but it really takes a good teacher to give you the kick start that you need... a sparring partner generally helps too to get some practical knowledge!
Sorry I don't know the area in which you are so I can't help with any schools or anything but if there is no other choice dvds and books are available for self teaching...
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I don't know anyone in Calgary. I would suggest getting a qualified teacher and learning a system that includes the staff. Using weapons properly includes moving the body properly and the best way to learn that is from a good teacher.
Many kung fu schools teach multiple weapons, including the staff. Since the staff is one of the simplist weapons to learn, you will usually be introduced to it fairly early in most kung fu schools.
Good luck with your training and I hope you find what you are looking for.
Ok well maybe I jumped the gun here but I checked out an apparently very reputable school in my city and they managed to pursued me to sign up for there begginer cource's.
They have some sort of privacy agreement that basically meant I couldn't observe. They have 150 active students and the teacher I got claims to have been practicing since he was 4 or something.
Now how much of this is true I don't know. Furthermore I seem to have gotten myself into kung fu with some weapons training down the road as apposed to learning the bo staff...
I've never heard of that before, privacy agreement now allowing observation of the class. I know some blackbelt testing are closed to public but most general classes are open. In fact, they want people to come and watch. It's like a free advertising.
Yes thats why I thought it was odd that I was not allowed to observe. I am going for my first 1 on 1 session this Tuesday. Im simply worried that as a complete novice there is no way for me to judge the quality of training I will be receiving, obviously every instructor would say they have been practicing for this long and that there dojo/Kuen boasts this and that...
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The school I used to be in also did not allow classes to be observed. The owner was paranoid about the style being "stolen." However, he did offer a free class and would show you what you would learn or have his students show you. I hope the school you have signed up for is legitimate. Kung fu is a great martial art, but the wrong teacher/school can completly ruin what it is supposed to be...like any martial art I suppose.
What style of kung fu does your new school teach? There are many, many, different types and each has its own...flavor, I guess is the best word.
I've been in kung fu for quite a while. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. If I don't know the answer I can probably find out.
Welcome to the forums, Kurono! Good luck with your training!
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