How To Choose A Kuwa

An introduction to the kuwa (hoe), used as a weapon in Okinawa, as well as the stances used with it.
Videos are available: http://www.centuryfitness.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&storeId=10051&productId=81547&langId=-1&product_parentId=15098&crumb=13501-13753&categoryId=15098&parent_category_rn=15070
http://okinawa-budou.org/IOKA/
Martial arts were planned to be principally used in combat situations. They are very physical, and have become more and more widespread in recent years as a form of competitive sport and a technique to keep fit. Though today they are typically linked with Asia, actually there are examples of Martial Arts all over the world.
Indeed there are many varieties of martial arts, from striking based practices such as Capoeira and Kickboxing to Grappling (Shuai jiao and Hapkido, Weaponry (Kyūdō and Shooting sports) and Dance (Maasai Moran and Lua). Watch this tutorial on How to choose a kuwa to start your obsession. Videojug has formed a series of teaching bite-size tutorials designed to help you learn the crucial moves of certain martial arts.
Whether you are performing it as a sport, a method od self-defense, or just to improve your confidence, Videojug can help you improve at the basics. There are even a few more difficult moves on there too - for those of you up for a bit more of a challenge! So have a go at How to choose a kuwa today, but remember to carry out these moves cautiously and correctly.