Weapons of Ryukyu Kobujutsu
The
Ryukyu Kobujutsu Association teaches the traditional eight kinds of
weapon as handed down by the late Grandmaster Shinken Taira. These
weapons are the Bo, Sai, Tonfa, Kama, Tekko, Nunchaku, Tinbe-Rochin
and the Surujin.
The
Birmingham branch dojo conforms to the requirements of the Association
and ensures that all students undergo the same syllabus
in
order to produce consistency of quality and execution of technique.
Bo -
6' Staff
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Sai -
Metal Truncheons |
Tonfa -
Handled Batons |
Nunchaku -
Portable Bo |
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Each
weapon is taught according to the syllabus which creates not
only the high degree of skill required to be proficient,
but also instils understanding of each weapon. These
weapons are linked in usage and action and naturally
compliment the corresponding open hand techniques. It is
important to understand these links, as this allows progress and continual enhancement of the
understanding of their use and deployment.
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Kama -
Sickles |
Tekko -
Knuckledusters
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Tinbe Rochin -
Shield & Spear
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Surujin -
Weighted Chain |
The background and origin of each of these weapons has, for some time been a
point of controversy, however the history and usage of each weapon can be found at the
RKAGB website by clicking on
this link.
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