Jang Bong Long Stick Fundamentals and Patterns DVD by Sang Kim (Preowned) Kousei Matsumiya Explanation of Basic Eight Forms

Explanation of Basic Eight Forms (Kihon Happon no Kata)

-Lost Techniques: Due to the worldwide spread and subsequent perceived need to simplify teaching and testing curriculums there has developed a gap in many practitioners understanding of the foundation of Aikido

Beyond the technical aspects of each kata

Points to note in the first contact

Jang Bong Long Stick Fundamentals and Patterns DVD by Sang Kim (Preowned) Kousei Matsumiya Explanation of Basic Eight FormsThe Jang Bong is a long stick, approximately 60 inches in length. It can be used to defend against an empty handed or armed attacker with ease. In the Part One of this DVD, filmed at a recent seminar, Sang H. Kim introduces the fundamentals of the Jang Bong including the two basic grips (for long and close range fighting), posture, offensive and defensive movements including straight striking, circular striking, hooking, thrusting, scooping and