The Shinai is a wooden training sword. It is customarily made of bamboo and has a long handle
that is held with both hands.
Being a warrior's art, the study of the art of combat with the Shinai requires a certain discipline
that is taught to the student. This discipline pertains to the mode of behavior, dress and
general mental condition.
The discipline taught in Pakua Martial Art is a form of self discipline that
will help the student both in his martial arts career and in life in general.
By acquiring this self discipline in a martial art and by acquiring the warrior's state of mind,
a Pakua student learns to overcome a lot of his shortcomings and learns to combat many of life's obstacles.
The art of fighting with the Shinai is deep-rooted in ancient Oriental history.
Combined with the knowledge of the Pakua symbol, it forms a very elaborate mode of fighting
that is excellent for learning how to exit the common linear mode of combat so vastly found in most martial arts.
The traditional Saber is used in ceremonial context and traditional garb is worn as well.
Obviously, the Saber is not used for training as it is an extremely sharp weapon,
capable of severing a limb with the mere weight of the weapon.
The respect that such a weapon requires, teaches a student many aspects of respect to
material possessions.
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