^{As an integral part of Pakua, the study of ancient weapons is critical to martial art development.}

    ^{Coordination, precision, discipline are some of the numerous benefits of studying the art of combat with ancient weapons. In ancient times the traditional weapons were used for self defense. The art of combat with one of these weapons, very often developed, out of necessity, with the use common contemporary items. The stick that accompanied a traveler on his journey turned into a weapon and its use eventually evolved in to an art.}

    <sup>The common household item used to carry water back from the well, was used as a weapon in case of emergency. Other ancient weapons are actual weapons of war. Their study is accompanied by a study of the warrior's discipline which help us today in our daily battles of life. The discipline of mind and body acquired during the study of any of these weapons from the past, is an invaluable tool for us today.

Some of the ancient weapons taught in Pakua are the following:

Long Stick (Bo)</sup>

^{Two Short Sticks}

^{Articulated Double Sticks (Nuntchaku)}

^{Three Articulated Sticks}

^{Shinai (wooden training sword) and Saber}

^{Pakua Jian}

^{Grand Sword}

^{Two knifes}

^Tonfa

^{and more}