What is Weapon Training?

The use of weapons is one of the components of both internal and external training. There are a number of weapons which are used as part of the training, including but not limited to straight sword, saber, butterfly knives, staff, Kwondo, spear, wind fire wheels, cane, to name a few. Many times the weapons used originated with the military, depending on the environment. In some situations the weapons were items that were from every day life such as farm implements, smithing tools, etc. These would be used to assist the individual in confrontations and/or battles through the years. Over time, the use of weapons in martial arts became more of a training tool, allowing the player to exhibit their expertise with different implements, such as maintaining balance, fluidity in movement, etc. In modern times weapons practice expertise is displayed in martial arts competitions the world over.