Advanced Hanbojutsu by Todd Norcross (On Demand)

If your spear, naginata or polearm was cut in half on the battlefield, what would you do? What could you do to survive with half a weapon?

Sr Budo Instructor Todd Norcross takes you through some of the more advanced principles of Kukishin Ryu Hanbojutsu.

The art of the stick.

In modern days, these classic movements are still very much valid.

Canes, umbrellas, garden tools and a trillion sticks and branches are available to utilize to protect yourself and your family.

Contents include:

Striking 
Grapple Takedowns
Arm and Shoulder Locks
Basic Throw with the Hanbo
Against a wall
Stick Becomes Sword
Why we train

About the Instructor:

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross is a veteran martial artist and instructor with more than four decades of training experience. He began studying Uechi-Ryu Karate as a child and earned his first black belt at age 17 before pursuing Ninjutsu under renowned instructor Stephen K. Hayes. Norcross later trained in Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu associated with Masaaki Hatsumi and holds senior teaching ranks in multiple martial arts systems. He has spent decades teaching traditional martial arts, self-defense, weapons, and personal development, and has served as a dojo owner and senior instructor.