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| Kama, Sai, Bo, Nunciaku, Oar, Sword, Escrima, Rope Kama 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 them self both empty-handed as well as armed. In the Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan style of karate, 6 different weapons are studied. 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 |
