I'm interested in learning the 3 sectional
staff, can anyone recommend an instructional video with basics and forms (kata)
thanks in advance

this is a great article thanks for taking
the time to post it

Sorry about the miss understanding
I was not calling anyone anything it was
ment as our discusion was taking a big
circle
it was bad puncuation and improper spelling
on my part

thanks I just wanted to make sure I didn't
miss it

thank you david
candan is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable

candan,
I agree with the martial refering to military but once you add the word art to it (martial-arts) you now get a different meaning.
martial:experienced in or inclined to war : WARLIKE

martial art:any of several arts of combat and self-defense (as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as ...

I was practicing kumite 2 but got hung up
so I went to my Uechi-ryu 2000 book for alittle help, but I couldn't find kumite 2,
is it called something else in that book?

"Are you suggesting that it would be safer without rules?"
of course not
just pointing out that rules don't always
equal safety.
what about wresling? martial or not? mmmm...
how does fencing qualify as a martial art?
I understand it takes a lot of talent and if
you get cought a sword it could be ...

"I'm not convinced that the distinction between a martial art and a sport is one of rules. Rules promote disciplin and safety.
'm not convinced that the distinction between a martial art and a sport is one of rules. Rules promote disciplin and safety."

I seem to remember a few years back people ...

these are from merriam-webster
I would say boxing qualifies

Main Entry: mar·tial
Pronunciation: 'mär-sh&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin martialis of Mars, from Mart-,Mars
Date: 14th century
1 : of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
2 : relating to an army or ...