Tips for Winning Tournament WEAPONS
Master the Weapon. Command the Ring. Dominate the Competition.
Whether you wield a staff, sword, nunchaku, kama, or any other traditional or modern weapon, success in tournament weapons isn’t just about technique — it’s about strategy, presence, mindset, and mastery.
In TIPS for Winning Tournament Weapons, 6th-Degree Black Belt and six-time Grand Champion Michael Celona reveals the exact methods, training cycles, mental frameworks, and high-level competitive secrets that took him from a young orange belt to earning titles at regional, national, and international events. Drawing from decades of experience, including victories in weapons, open hand, and advanced breaking, he breaks down everything competitors need to rise above the crowd in one of the most challenging and exciting aspects of martial arts competition.
This guide goes far beyond basic technique—it’s a complete playbook for weapon selection, division strategy, choreography, musical routines, performance psychology, judging insights, training cycles, preparing under pressure, and how to craft a championship-ready presence the moment you step into the ring.
Nothing like this exists in the marketplace.
Whether you're a beginner attending your first tournament or an advanced black belt chasing a Grand Championship, this book gives you the edge you’ve been looking for.
Why Competitors Will Buy This
Most books focus on empty-hand forms or sparring…
…but almost nothing exists solely on weapons competition — especially with this depth, clarity, and real-world experience.
This guide solves that gap with:
🔥 Real stories
🔥 Real systems
🔥 Real competitive strategies
🔥 Clear training cycles
🔥 Step-by-step preparation
🔥 High-level mindset teachings
🔥 Zero fluff
It’s both a handbook for competitors and a coaching resource for instructors who want to develop championship-level students.
PERFECT FOR:
- Karate, Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, and traditional martial artists
- Open-style competitors and tournament circuits
- Weapons specialists (bo, staff, sword, kama, nunchaku)
- Instructors coaching students for competition
- First-time competitors
- Black belts chasing titles
- Demonstration teams
- Anyone who wants to elevate their performance presence and skill
A complete, battle-tested blueprint for winning martial arts weapons competition—covering training cycles, weapon selection, traditional vs open divisions, choreography, musical weapons, performance psychology, presentation, judging strategy, tournament prep, and more. Written by a 6th-degree black belt and multi-time Grand Champion.