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Okinawan Kobudō is a Japanese term that can be translated as "old martial way of Okinawa".It is a generic term coined in the twentieth century. [1]Okinawan kobudō refers to the weapon systems of Okinawan martial arts.
Ryukyu Kobudo is the branch of Okinawan Kobudo developed and systemized by Taira Shinken under the Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai association. Ryukyu Kobudo uses the following weapons: Bō (in various lengths), Sai , Eku , Kama , Tinbe-Rochin , Tekko , Nunchaku , Tonfa and Surujin .
Yabusame archer on horseback, an ancient combat form Yagyū Shinkage-ryū, one of the oldest schools of swordsmanship (). Kobudō (古武道, 'old martial arts') is a collective term for Japanese traditional techniques for the use of armour, blades, firearms, and techniques related to combat and horse riding.
Ufuchiku kobudo (大筑古武術) sometimes referred to as ufuchiku kobujutsu or ufuchiku-den is a form of Okinawan kobudō.In this form, the main weapon is the sai, and other weapons such as bō, eku, tuifa (or tonfa), nunchaku, tekko, teko, techu, nuntesu, kama, gusan, sanjakubo, kusarigama, nawa, uchibo, surujin, kyushakubo, nuntesu bo, jingasa, renkuwan, sansetsukun, naginata, tessen, and ...
The surujin or suruchin is one of the traditional weapons of Okinawan Kobudo. It comprises a 150 -152 cm or 2-3(4,921 feet -4,986 feet or 6,5 feet -9.8feet) long rope with a weight tied to each end. Historically this weapon is very prevalent and can be found attached to a weapon or used separately. It is a weapon designed for warfare. [1]
The sai is a weapon typically wielded in pairs, with one in each hand. [1] In modern Okinawan Kobudo, five kata (choreographed patterns of movements in martial arts) are commonly taught, including two kihon kata. The utility of the sai is given away by its distinctive trident-like shape. It is a weapon primarily used for fast stabbing and ...
Yamanni-ryū (山根流) (also Yamanni-Chinen-ryū and Yamane Ryu) is a form of Okinawan kobudō whose main weapon is the bo, a non-tapered, cylindrical staff.The smaller buki, such as sai, tunfa (or tonfa), nunchaku, and kama (weapon) are studied as secondary weapons.
Weapons of Okinawa (12 P) Pages in category "Okinawan kobudo" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...