Weapons

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 selfs both empty-handed as well as armed. In the Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan
style of karate, 6 different weapons are studied. Weapons can be studied by kids and adults.

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