Jang Bong Long Stick Fundamentals and Patterns

This is an introduction to a Korean approach to the staff. Kim uses a slightly shorter staff than what we see in Chinese fighting styles. So if you are looking for traditional Chinese tactics, this is not for you. But if you are a fan of the Tae Kwon Do, this style is a good compliment. The video is suited for someone viewing with staff in hand, ready to do reps.

This man obviously knows what he is doing. Very clear instruction and demonstration of movements and how to apply them in combat. I will be looking for more of his dvds as I have always loved stick and staff combat. Let me paraphrase what one review said, "You can clear a room with a broomstick". Good times!

Mr. Kim explains and demonstrates all the basic movements from different views. This makes it easy to learn each form that is sufficiently repeatedly displayed for a better grasp of a wholistic understanding. Minus a little noise in the background, this is a great tape.

Easy to follow instructions make this a must have for beginners with the jang bong. For more advanced practitioners, it is an excellent reference. Use it to add to your repertoire or learn a different approach to the long staff.

THE DVD SHOWS ALL THE BASIC EXERCISES, STRIKES AND BLOCKS BUT HE ONLY SHOWS ONE BLOCK AND STRIKE COMBO AND ONE DISARM. THE REST OF THE DVD IS HIM DOING SIMPLE KATAS (FORMS) WITH THE STAFF(WHAT GIVES?). STILL A MUST SEE IF YOU NEED THE BASICS OF STAFF FIGHTING BUT TRY TO RENT IT BECAUSE OF THE LIMITED COMBAT APPLICATION.

The DVD doesn't play very well and it is not very long. It was useful but not all I expected it to be.

I love this instructional DVD, it got me started on my path to learning the long staff.

Great training dvd to anyone new to Bo Staff fightng techniques, Mr. Sang provides useful commentary to help you understand the moves better. Also some decent combat senarios .

It's a get find for anyone who is interested in Korean weaponry. Beginners and review for intermediate students. Definitely a must have.