So how many of you do the kkhukuri dance?

[not2sharp]

It seems WAY too elaborate for me - I doubt any self respecting ghurka would have taken this seriously. But, there is video available here for your viewing pleasure:

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...es?q=khukuri&start=40&svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&sa=N

n2s

 

[Bill Marsh]

Better watch that under-leg khuk move, or they may be talking with a very high pitched voice! but no :jerkit: :jerkit:

 

[not2sharp]

Better watch that under-leg khuk move, or they may be talking with a very high pitched voice! but no :jerkit: :jerkit:

BTW: Click on the center picture on that website to see the video clip.

The ground attack/sweeping moves seem to demonstrate a technique against army ants.

n2s

 

[Kazeryu]

Well, at least if I have to ever explain away my khuks to an LEO I now have a valid reason for them to be 'martial arts equipment'.

I admit I hadn't really considered using a khuk in a reverse grip because of the angle. Might give it a try just for kicks next time I'm clearing some wood.

 

[Kevin the grey]

Nope , I,m doing the Boken Boogie ! It won,t be long and I,llbe able to start chopping away at my favourite willow log . The Khukuuri countdown commences .

 

[Big Bob]

I'll do my version of the khukuri dance sometimes when playing one of my CDs. I usually start with the heavier khuks first; swing them around some and the smaller ones suddenly seem very agile and weaponlike.

Bob

 

[Spectre]

Hm. Actually, a lot of what he was doing, or at least something close to it, would have worked okay with a katana.

Not so much with a kukri, and when he went low, it just got ridiculous.

When I practice martial moves with a kuk, I use a series of 9 strikes, with 8 being N, S, E, W and the 4 diagonals, and the 9th being a thrust (tsuki). I do see a tsuki as being less useful with a kukri than other blades with a guard.

John

 

[jurassicnarc44]

When I practice martial moves with a kuk, I use a series of 9 strikes, with 8 being N, S, E, W and the 4 diagonals, and the 9th being a thrust (tsuki). I do see a tsuki as being less useful with a kukri than other blades with a guard.

John

I imagine that if the tip of your khuk hit his sternum and came to a sudden stop, your hand might go flying right up the blade...OUCH!

 

[DannyinJapan]

I think everybody here can see that this is probably some questionable Budo.
What's interesting to me is the way they have blended Nepali, Japanese and Western cultural ideas into something new. Not only that, apparently, people like it.
Did you hear them using the word "sensei" in the video?
I believe I heard it. They bow like Japanese students, but this guy adds in some sort of spiritual annointment or blessing.

This is probably a good thing, the creation of a strong identity for young men in Nepal, an alternative to the Communists trying to take over their country.

I hope this guy teaches them how to use an AK-47 after class..

 

[Spectre]

I imagine that if the tip of your khuk hit his sternum and came to a sudden stop, your hand might go flying right up the blade...OUCH!

Indeed. Thus my fascination with guards on knives with any potential defensive utility. I see kukuris as primarily choppers, and they do this well. Adding a decent guard just adds options in the toolbox.

John