[Dick R.]

Blitz 2
(Code I’ve used to help learn the kata)

1. Atn StepBkRL[LftFwdBal] ChkRdyAtChest ShflFwd HiBlk FrSnpKkRL [K!] 2RtFrStnc FrtStrRt FrSwR2L StpFwdLL LStr LFrStr Sw2R FrStrArndNeckPt1 StopAtNk StpArdLL180(RLPltd) Trn180 CptrR |<–*| [From Here Blitz1] [InFtFwdStnc] Blk
2. FlpChkOvrRtShldr StepLL TrnL Strk FrStrk FipOvr FrtSwtch OvrLSh SldBclLg Turn180 LftStr StpFwdLL LFrtStr FlipOvr
3. StepBkRL to HrsStncFrtSwtch(toRt) StrkFrtStrFlpOvrRtShldrFrtSwtch(toLSh) StFwdLL (BringRlAround)TurnWthRLLStrkFrtSw(toRSh) StpFwdLLRtStrk
4. (In LFStnc/ChkUnder RtArm ) StepFwdRL FrntStr FrSwtch(toLSh) LStrk LFrStr FrSw(toRSh) FrStrArndNeckP1 FncyArmSw({1}FlipOvrRShldr |*–>| {2}FSw_R2L {3}BSw_RtArmArndBk [4]FSw_LShldr |<–*| StepBk2Atn Bow

[Note: |*–>| and |<–*| indicate changes from Blitz 1]

[Dick R.]

Blitz 1
(Code I’ve used to help learn the kata)

1. At LftFwdBal RtSdStr [K!] RtLBk Turn180 to FtgSt ChkTchRHip ChkOvrRShldr Stike StpFwdLL Turn180 to FtgSt Blk
2. FlpChkOvrRtShldr StepLL TrnL Strk FrStrk FipOvr FrtSwtch OvrLSh SldBclLg Turn180 LftStr StpFwdLL LFrtStr FlipOvr
3. StepBkRL to HrsStnc FrtSwtch(toRt) Strk FrtStr FlpOvrRtShldr FrtSwtch(toLSh) StFwdLL (BringRlAround)TurnWthRL LStrk FrtSw(toRSh) StpFwdLL RtStrk
4. (In LFStnc/ChkUnder RtArm ) StepFwdRL FrntStr FrSwtch(toLSh) LStrk LFrStr FrSw(toRSh) FrStrArndNeck FlipOvrRShldr StepBk2Atn Bow

• This reply was modified 9 years ago by Dick R..
• This reply was modified 9 years ago by Dick R..

[Dick R.]

The question of using a jo staff is of interest to me as well. Unlike michaellee1983, I have multiple bo staffs of various materials, 5.5 to 6 feet in length, with which I train. I also have a jo of 4.5 feet, given to me as a gift. I have considered asking Sensei Michael about possibly using the jo for part of my testing, especially for Form 2. I would prefer to test in my garage, rather than outside on an uneven lawn. With a longer staff inside the garage, I have to be cautious about hitting the overhead door opening mechanism — with a jo, I could be somewhat less cautious, and perhaps demonstrate greater intensity for parts of Form 2. [As the result of a degenerative neurological condition, I have a balance disorder, which affects me more with karate kicking than with weapons.] For Form 2, this affects me with balance on the 270 degree turn. The turn is easier for me on the even garage floor than on uneven ground. (For testing, I could actually try to demonstrate Form 2 both ways, with the understanding that I’m more likely to stumble on the 270 turn outside). My issue is a distinguishable from micallee1983’s, in that he is asking about doing all of his training and testing with a jo. And with caution, I AM able to use a longer bo in the garage, and may do so regardless of how the issue is determined.

[Dick R.]

I’m new to Ultimate Bo. Would it be a good idea, in addition to the description posted above, to post a video of the cross strike?

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