Matayoshi
Kobudo is a weapons school that is characterized, among other attributes,
for the power of its techniques. This development is acomplished
focusing on the concept of the use of body power rather than muscle
power. Sanguinetti Sensei's experience in the martial arts has allowed
him to develop an innovative training of hojo undo (supplementary
equipment) in Kobudo to help practitioners to develop a deeper understanding
of the execution of a technique with a Kobudo weapon. Sanguinetti
Sensei incorporates in the regular Kobudo training the use of nagai
chiishi (long stone lever weight), and Bushikan makiwara
(striking post) as part of the hojo undo set.
Nagai
chiishi: this hojo undo equipment is based on the concept
of the chiishi used in Karate (see Karate Hojo Undo) but applied to
the use of Kobudo weapons. Supplementary exercises with nagai chiishi
helps to strengthen the grip and wrists, but mainly benefits the practitioner
by understanding about the rotation of the body to be able to develop
a proper technique with penetration. Training with this equipment
also helps to develop good balance and very strong stances.
Bushikan
Makiwara™: this is the humble contribution that
Sanguinetti Sensei has given to the martial arts as a result of his
experience in the Budo ways. His Bushikan Makiwara™
is an ideal tool for Kobudo practitioners, regardless of their level
of experience or power. Beginners benefit by practicing on this hojo
undo equipment from the simple fact that they are able to repeat over
and over their kihon waza (basic techniques) at their own
pace learning important aspects of Budo such as proper distance to
impact their target, correct balance and posture of their stances,
and optimize the development of the correct impact and penetration
of each technique. Advanced practitioners will be able to move ahead
from these basic concepts and look to perfect their techniques. Accuracy,
speed, penetration and power are easi
er
to accomplish through a consistent training over the Bushikan Makiwara™.
For example, most Kobudo practitioners have a difficult time trusting
their skills on nunchaku. Steady training over the Bushikan
Makiwara™ will
allow the practitioner to develop the skills necessary to be able
to control the weapon after striking
an object without hurting oneself.