Kobudo

Traditional Okinawan Weapons



Okinawan kobudo is a Japanese term that can be translated as "old martial way of Okinawa". It generally refers to the classical weapon traditions of Okinawan martial arts, such as the Bo, Sai, Tunkua (or Toonfa), Nunchaku, Nunti Bo, Jo (three foot staff), and Eku (oar), along with other more esoteric weapons.

The United States Karate League provides training in each of these weapons. While remaining open-minded to all forms, the core style studied is Matayoshi Kobudo as taught to Sensei Johnson originally by Shihan Aponte and currently by Sanguinetti Sensei of the Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan USA (www.bushikan.com)

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