Okinawan Kobudo 古武道

Weapons of Okinawa: bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku, kama, eku.

Key characteristics

• Farm-tool weapons

Forms & curriculum

• Shushi no kon
• Tsuken sai

What training looks like

Weapon arts usually start with stance, footwork and handling using training tools (wooden or blunt). Solo patterns come first; partner drills and controlled sparring come later.

Questions to ask a school

• Are training weapons provided?
• What safety equipment is used?
• How do empty-hand basics connect to the weapon work?