Sources on fighting with a spear?

[Grey_Knight]

Hi, I was wondering if you guys know of any techniques on fighting with a spear? Filipino or otherwise will do. I am also not too worried about the length of the spear regardless if it is 3 feet or 8 feet. Just want another weapon to practice with in my spare time, and this one is almost completely alien to me. So, any sources on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again guys.

 

[Steve Lamade]

The following thread on www.martialtalk.com is about both spear and staff:

http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37657&highlight=spear

In addition, one of Rick Tucci's DVD's shows Inosanto/LaCoste spear techniques and drills, albeit in a training (staff) format.

Best,

Steve

 

[Grappler1911]

http://www.thearma.org/manuals.htm

 

[nighthawk86]

The Cold Steel Proof DVD's have a segment in the bonus DVD on spear. It's pretty good too. I'm referring to the previous one, I don't know about the 2007 version.

 

[Airyu]

Hello all,

The spear is a great weapon to play with. You can start to get a feel for the various types/tactics of the spear by examining the various sources that still existexamples) Books, videos, and hard training....

Take a look at:

Chinese systems -Wing Chun/Tai Chi chuan, Shaolin forms
Japanese systems - Sojutsu -Kukishin, Hoizen, Yachigusa, Kashima shinryu etc.
Medieval soucres (western)
Greek/Roman military sources

Hope this helps

Have fun!
Guro Steve L.

www.Bujinkandojo.net

 

[Norm'sTrainingBlades]

Don't know how relevant it is. But I'm actually working on making a training spear now. It's going to be based off of Cold Steel's Agessi model. (Really like the head design on that spear.)
I think the biggest challenge is going to be making sure that it stays strong enough for heavy duty training. The spear head will be fine. I just don't want to see the wooden shaft snap where I have the spear head joined to it. Either that or shipping.....