Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Way of the Mantis - Staff Combatives


Way of the Mantis:  Staff Combatives


Block > Strike > Parry > Disarm > Thrust


In this weekend long immersion, participants will explore in-depth, the combative nature of the wooden staff; the Kung Fu weapon the Chinese consider the 'grandfather' of all weapons. Students will learn to wield a 6 foot staff - blocking, parrying, disarming, and striking.
 
'Feel the grain come to life in your hands as the staff spins nimbly in your fingers. Hear it whir through the air and crack like thunder as it clashes with another staff.'

Throughout the training, students and their peers, will reinforce the staff  versus staff fighting methods they have learned, while having the opportunity to experiment with using the staff versus other types of common and uncommon weapons - knife, spear, sword, bat, etc.
  • No experience required.
  • Participants must provide their own 6ft. Rattan or Waxwood Staff, or one can be ordered for you. You must place the order before the deadline - July 3rd. 

Highlights

  • Train in an outdoor setting (weather permitting).
  • Meet new people.
  • Easy learning format - principle based instruction.
  • Tons of training!!! Four sessions - two hours in length scheduled throughout the weekend. Starting Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
  • Q&A time & Review.
  • Social Time: Group Swim, and Group Dinner Saturday night. New England style Lobster Bake Sunday after last session.
  • Discounts: Nor'easter Martial Arts member discount for active students and family members.

Dates: 

 
   July 18, 19, 20


Schedule of Events: 

 
Friday:
    6:00 to 8:00 pm - Session 1

Saturday:
   10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Session 2
   Noon - Lunch
   2:30 to 4:30 pm - Session 3
   4:30 pm - Group Swim
   7:30 pm - Group Dinner

Sunday:
   10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Session 4
   12:30 - New England Lobsta' Bake

Rates:
Immersion Weekend - $199 - SIGN UP HERE
$50 off Member Discount
(rates do not include food or dining)

Weapon Order:
 
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