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| Kobudo The fallowing weapons are taught at this dojo. Kama, Sai, Bo, Nunciaku, Oar, Sword, Escrima, Rope Kama KOBUDO - OKINAWAN WEAPONRY Kobudo or weapons training is another integral part of martial arts training in the Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan style. Weapons training helps to complete a martial artist in the sense that they know how to defend themself both empty-handed as well as armed. In the Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan style of karate, 6 different weapons are studied. Weapon BO A six-foot wooden staff. It resembles a long pole, but can be used in long-range self-defense situations. Forms Shushi no Kon Kubo no Kon Sakugawa no Kon Sakugawa no Kon Dai Ni SAI A three-pronged metal weapon which resembles a large fork-shaped object. Usually used in pairs, it can be used to both strike and spear an attacker. Forms Shorinkan no Sai Dai Ichi Shorinkan no Sai Dai Ni Shorinkan no Sai Dai San TONFA A wooden weapon which is often used in pairs. They can be used to either strike with the butt of the weapon or swung to strike an attacker. Forms Shorinkan no Tonfa KAMA A sickle-shaped bladed weapon, also often used in pairs. They are held by their wooden handles and was once used by Okinawan farmers to harvest grain crops. Forms Shorinkan no Kama Dai Ichi Shorinkan no Kama Dai Ni NUNCHACKU Two short pieces of wood held together by a chain or rope. It is used by holding one piece of wood in one hand, while whipping the other piece around in a flailing motion. Forms Shorinkan no Nunchaku Dai Ichi Shorinkan no Nunchaku Dai Ni EAKU A boat oar, which is handled similarly to the bo. It was a weapon used by Okinawan fishermen Forms Shorinkan no Eaku |
