Naginata vs Bokken

[searcher]

So by your saying it is "control combat", does this mean that it is a preset kata or is it randori? Just wondering.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

It did not look like a preset kata to me. It also did not look like each individual was pressing for a finishing technique either. It definately looked like they were working their skills in a free manner though in as safe a way as one could with booken and wooden naginata. Hence the term,
controlled combat.

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com

 

[Delta]

Hello All,

Deaf- No problem and your right, the video did not come with an explanation so that was I wanted to post.

Jon- No it wasn't a kata. Brian is correct. We were free flowing. It was a gave and take game. It is definitely lots of fun.

Respectfully,

 

[Bigshadow]

It did not look like a preset kata to me. It also did not look like each individual was pressing for a finishing technique either. It definately looked like they were working their skills in a free manner though in as safe a way as one could with booken and wooden naginata. Hence the term,
controlled combat.

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com

That is what I thought too, just a video of working on stuff.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

When taken in a free flowing manner working on technique it was a very nice video to watch. I for one particularly like the play of a long weapon versus a shorter weapon. The differance in reach is dramatic.

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com

 

[Bigshadow]

When taken in a free flowing manner working on technique it was a very nice video to watch. I for one particularly like the play of a long weapon versus a shorter weapon. The differance in reach is dramatic.

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com

I agree, it is alot of fun. Sometimes we will work unarmed against a bo. I need to get me a training naginata.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

I agree, it is alot of fun. Sometimes we will work unarmed against a bo. I need to get me a training naginata.

Hey David,

If you need one and do not want to spend a fortune, contact Ed Martin.
I get my Naginata's from him and they are durable and inexpensive.
Here is a link to his site, look under dojo & then equipment. He does not advertise that he makes them but he will have them for sale. I just purchased an additional yari and naginata from him last week: http://www.pennsylvaniabujinkan.com/
Take care.

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com

 

[Airyu@hotmail.com]

Hello Everyone!

Guro Nick great job in explaining what was being presented in the demo!! A little more about the Naginata:

1) It contains both staff and sword aspects
2) It can be utilized in long range (where it really rocks!) or short range
3) This demo was completely free flow
4) The "reset" and entry points are well coverd by Guro Nicks posts

You should see when this is a multiple opponent vs the naginata!

More videos will be coming!

Train Hard it is the Way!

Guro Steve L.

www.Bujinkandojo.net

 

[Cyber Ninja]

Very nice video!

 

[chris_มวยไทย]

gret video , thanks for sharing!

 

[seasoned]

Nice to talk about but each weapon served it's purpose for it's time. In the right hands it would be hard to pick.

 

[Sensei Tom O'Brien]

Looks like it was a fun video to make. I have experience with the bokken but not the naginata. I imagine it is hard to get in close against the long range weapon.
Thanks,
Sensei Tom