🎙 Episode 30: Weapons- Tradition vs Reality

The Eagle’s Nest · Jul 2, 2026 · 1h 5m

This week on The Eagle's Nest, we tackle one of the most misunderstood aspects of martial arts:

Weapons.

From swords, staffs, and nunchaku to knives and improvised weapons, we discuss where traditional weapons training fits into modern martial arts and how it differs from genuine self-defence.

We explore why many traditional weapon systems have drifted away from their original purpose, why choreographed weapon drills often create a false sense of confidence, and what effective weapons defence actually looks like in the real world.

At the same time, we make the case for why traditional weapons…