All STMA members must become competant in the basic Kali:
sinawalli double stix
Serrada single stick close range
kadena de mano knife
empty hand
This Summer we are giving members the chance to learn and practice the basic level of the extended weapons of STMA:
largo mano
kendo
bojutsu
nunchaku
tonfa
After basic kali we then teach largo mano, the long range stick, for which we have a special largo 3 foot stick
for a pair of largo stix, you just get a rattan bo and cut it in half
for basic bo, you need a full uncut staff
for basic kendo you can use the 3 foot stick
beyond this we go into the specifics of Japanese weapon arts for which you need the heavier red oak weapons:
bokken sword
Bo staff
Jo 4 foot staff
there is also the shinai, a split bamboo practice sword used in kendo, better than a rattan stick or bokken
the "lateral" weapons:
nunchaku
most members are now familiar with the nuncha
in FMA it is the tabok toyok and is based on kali moves
members need:
a practice foam nuncha
a wood and chain "real" nuncha
and an optional nuncha foam with chain for "Midway" exercise
there is also nuncha sparring
Tonfa:
a pair they fit the mid range beween karate and kali in the armed phase, and have a unique series of joint locks
Members will be asked if they want to acquire extended weapons and there will be a mass kit order to accomodate this
If members are unsure what to get, then get at least a rattan bo and cut it so you can do largo mano and kendo
Make sure you have at least a foam cord nuncha
If you don't have a training knife yet get one
and consider getting a second for double knife drills
