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Korean Cha-Ru (Tonfa)
Volume 1

by Grandmaster James S. Benko, 9th Dan

In this presentation Han Kuk Mu Ki Do™ Founder, Grandmaster James S. Benko, 9th Degree Black Belt, teaches the 3 Cha-Ru (Tonfa) Patterns of Han Kuk Mu Ki Do™. The Korean word for Cha-Ru means "Handle" in English (Tonfa in Japanese). Grandmaster Benko demonstrates each pattern for the viewer.

Each pattern is shown from several different directions. The techniques of each pattern is also divded in "Sets". Each "Set" contains a series of movements from the pattern. The "Sets" provide the viewer with a closer look of each technique in order to help the viewer gain a complete understanding of each pattern.

The 3 Cha-Ru Patters are: Il Cha-Ru Hyung (1st Cha-Ru-Pattern), Ee Cha-Ru Hyung (2nd Cha-Ru-Pattern), and Sam Cha-Ru Hyung (3rd Cha-Ru-Pattern). Grandmaster Benko narrates the presentation. The Anatomy of the Cha-Ru is also included in this one-of-a-kind presentation.

The Cha-Ru is the weapon which must be learned in order to advance to 2nd Degree Black Belt in Han Kuk Mu Ki Do™. This presentation provides part of the requirements for advancing to 2nd Degree Black Belt in Han Kuk Mu Ki Do™.

Topics Featured:
Anatomy Of The Korean Cha-Ru.
How To Hold The Cha-Ru.
Outward Flipping Techniques.
Downward Flipping Techniques.
Low Section Flipping Techniques.
Cross Body Strikes.
How To Rotate The Cha-Ru.
Rotate The Cha-Ru Combinations.
Rotate Combimations Against Knife Thrust.
Rotate Combinations Against Downward Stab.
Flipping Combinations.
Flipping Against Sword Attacks.

Order Number:   D-301  
Price:   $29.95
Run Time Approx.:   50 Min.
Language:   English
Format:   NTSC

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