Japanese Spear Martial Art

Most had a wicked double edged blade measuring 30 75 cm 12 29 inches in length.

Japanese spear martial art. Thrusting swinging and striking techniques often resemble empty hand movements following the philosophy that the bō is merely an extension of one s limbs. For most of japan s history sōjutsu was practiced extensively by traditional schools. Another key traditional weapon in japanese warfare was the spear yari and designed not for throwing but thrusting skill with it was practised in the art of sojutsu. One of many weapons in the seiyo no shorin ryu karate renmei arsenal taught at the arizona school of traditional karate in chandler gilbert mesa arizona is the yari 槍 or better known as the japanese spear this martial arts weapon along with other samurai weapons are taught to members of the arizona school of traditional karate in mesa chandler and gilbert arizona and to our seiyo no.

Today it is a minor art taught in very few schools. Sōjutsu 槍術 meaning art of the spear is the japanese martial art of fighting with a japanese spear 槍 yari. Reapr 11022 tac javelin serrated spear pierce pry impale and breach with this tactical spear clip point blade partially serrated 44 inch length black 4 4 out of 5 stars 12 69 93 69. In times of war it was a primary skill of many soldiers.