pdavidson6
16th December 2004, 21:49
I have been posting on here for a while as a newbie interested in martial arts training- more specifically in training of a longstaff.
Through extensive research I've learned that the longstaff is called a bo, and the shorter version of the same is called a jo. I've been trying to get answers for a while now (almost six months) as to where I can train myself in such an art. I'm not intersted in this solely for self defense, but more as a wholistic approach to fitness both physically as well as mentally and spiritaully. I've seen videos of Jojutsu before at my friend's house (who trains mostly in Mantis style Kung-Fu) and I believe the use of a staff or bo or jo or any srt of weapon similar to that is so graceful. It truly intrigues me. I am more than willing to take this quite seriously, if I can find someone who will take me just as seriously. I'm asking for your help, everyone. I live in Orlando, Florida. I'm desperate to seek out a form to learn that focuses solely on the jo or bo.
Gene _______???, You posted that you knew someone on the east side of Orlando that could help me out. I pm'd you twice and haven't gotten a reply.
David Somers- Let me know about that study group. I'm more than willing to attend. I've even found a place in Orlando that sells both the Bo and the Jo as well as a version similar to both but with a knife-type end. I'm ready.
So, anybody, please help me. I've never had this much of an interest in anything in my life (minus surfing) until now.
My personal email is pdavidson6@cfl.rr.com
Hell, even call me at home (407-895-2662)
Please give me real contact numbers or emails of someone I can get a hold of. I'm dying to get this started.
Thanks-
Patrick Davidson
(PS I have some other posts in the Gendai Budo Threads as well as general questions and posts if you want to see what I've been asking others)
PSS I'm in Germany until December 30th, so if anybody is trying to link up locally in Orlando, I won't be available until then, but feel free to post back, I'll get it.
Through extensive research I've learned that the longstaff is called a bo, and the shorter version of the same is called a jo. I've been trying to get answers for a while now (almost six months) as to where I can train myself in such an art. I'm not intersted in this solely for self defense, but more as a wholistic approach to fitness both physically as well as mentally and spiritaully. I've seen videos of Jojutsu before at my friend's house (who trains mostly in Mantis style Kung-Fu) and I believe the use of a staff or bo or jo or any srt of weapon similar to that is so graceful. It truly intrigues me. I am more than willing to take this quite seriously, if I can find someone who will take me just as seriously. I'm asking for your help, everyone. I live in Orlando, Florida. I'm desperate to seek out a form to learn that focuses solely on the jo or bo.
Gene _______???, You posted that you knew someone on the east side of Orlando that could help me out. I pm'd you twice and haven't gotten a reply.
David Somers- Let me know about that study group. I'm more than willing to attend. I've even found a place in Orlando that sells both the Bo and the Jo as well as a version similar to both but with a knife-type end. I'm ready.
So, anybody, please help me. I've never had this much of an interest in anything in my life (minus surfing) until now.
My personal email is pdavidson6@cfl.rr.com
Hell, even call me at home (407-895-2662)
Please give me real contact numbers or emails of someone I can get a hold of. I'm dying to get this started.
Thanks-
Patrick Davidson
(PS I have some other posts in the Gendai Budo Threads as well as general questions and posts if you want to see what I've been asking others)
PSS I'm in Germany until December 30th, so if anybody is trying to link up locally in Orlando, I won't be available until then, but feel free to post back, I'll get it.