The Weapons of Kobudo

 

The IOKA organization recognizes twelve Okinawan kobudo weapons, which are listed below. Most work is done with the first six weapons. Watch this space for links to a background for each weapon.

Primary Name
Alternate Names
English Name
Roku-shaku Bo
six-foot staff
Nunchaku Nunchiku, So-setsu-kon 2-section staff
Sai
3-prong truncheon
Tonfa Tunkua, Tuifa side-handle baton
Kama
sickle
Iyeku
oar
Tekko
brass knuckles
Tinbei
sword & shield
Nunti
bo with manji sai
Suruchin
rocks & rope (bolo)
Kuwa
garden hoe
Shu-chu (Tettchu) Ti-naka small hand-weapon
Important note: Saiko-Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi has created eleven instructional video tapes which are published by Panther Productions. These may be purchased through this organization directly or from Century Fitness. (Click on link to see video listing.)
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