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Kama: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense (Weapons Series)

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All I have to say is that Sensei Demura has given us a very strong book once again in his series on Karate weaponry. Demura fans, Martial Artists and weapon enthusiasts will all benefit from this text. Covered is Kama grips, stances, blocks, strikes and a section on combat versus various scenarios. A fine book from a fine instructor.

I have read and reviewed most of Fumio Demura's weapons of self-defense series. The Kama is one of my favorite weapons and the long curved blade makes it a very deadly weapon. Though designed initially as a farmer's tool (scythe) for reaping crops, its value as a weapon of self-defense can clearly be seen. This is one of the few books dealing with the use of this weapon. In fact, in my opinion, this is the most authoritive source on using the Kama. This text covers the basic stances, blocking, striking and sparring methods. In conclusion, if you desire to understand the Kama, this is a book for you.

Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tanto-Jutsu Official Manual of Bushi Satori Ryu).

I have all of Fumio Demura's weapons books, such as sai, bo, tonfa, etc... including Kama. All his instruction books are the best you can buy. The Kama book concentrates on various stances and attacks from those stances, along with grips and defenses against other weapons. Chapter five is a 119 step kata called Kanegawa No Nichougama. Sensei such as Demura hold the key to true understanding of what Karate is really meant to be. Without instruction from someone of this level, your quest will go unfulfilled.

Demura Sensei is a great source for correct weapons techniques and his kama book is no exception! All serious weapons practioners must own this book.

No art specialist can go without learning the method of the kama. Demura-sama is a sensei to be trusted, his form is proper.