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Hakuda Ryu Kempo Jutsu Kobudo: Weapons
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Hakuda Ryu Kempo Jutsu also has weapons associated with its practise from 3rd Kyu Brown Belt.
The weapons used in all martial arts have a relationship to their empty handed techniques, for example many techniques in Aikido and some styles of Ju Jutsu are based on movements that were originally done with a sword.
The true martial traditions of warriors such as the Samurai primarily relied upon the use of weapons such as the sword and the spear (Yari) empty handed techniques were secondary to the weapons techniques. However there are also civilian fighting traditions, these are traditions which consisted of a method of defence against other civilians who were perceived as a threat to society and individuals in both war or peace time. I.e. Drunkards, Bandits, Robbers and Pirates. Occassionally these civilian fighting methods would be used against armed warriors though rarely in battlefield situations.
The Okinawan civilian fighting traditions which we know today as Okinawan Kobudo developed their own set of weapons due to the confiscation of swords on the Island by one of the early Okinawan Kings and later by the Satsuma Samuari that occupied the island in 1609 (Bishop 1996:101). This does not mean that weapons techniques with sword or spear were completely disregarded, their possession and practise depended upon their families martial inheritance and an individuals social status in Okinawan Society.
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Nunchaku
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One of the first weapons to be taught is the Nunchaku, this consists of two pieces of wood joined together by a cord, often these are called Rice Flails, but they are more likely to have originally been part of a horses bridle. Initially basic exercises and blocking techniques these are done first standing, then walking developing into basic blocks and strikes in combination.
We also practise techniques using two sets of Nunchaku, one in each hand and perform a spinning movement moving forwards. Paired work consists of trapping, locking and throwing techniques.
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Tonfa: Mill Handles
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The Tonfa are known also known as rice mill handles and alternative spellings for Tonfa are Tuifa or Tunfa. This weapon is similar to the side handled battons used by some Police forces in the USA and the UK. Tonfa are generally used in pairs and can be used for blocking a weapon, striking with its various parts and for trapping a weapon and an opponent with a weapon.
Whilst many Kobudo styles practise mainly with the grip on the Tonfa handle, many of our applications ranging from striking to trapping and throwing also require the grip to be on the shaft with the handle being used for striking vulnerable points and to trap the wrist, arm or neck for takedowns.
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Yawara Te
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The Yawara Te is a short stick that can be held in the hand, it is similar to a Kubotan (A weapon created by the Karate Master Tak Kubota) what can be done with a Yawara Te can be done also with the stype of hairpin to fasten the top knot in place known as a Kanzashi. The Yawara Te is used to strike Kyusho (Vulnerable) points and to apply locks to the smaller joints. What can be done with a Yawara Te can also be done with a pen.
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Te Bo: 2ft Stick
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A Te Bo is a short stick which is approximately 2ft in length which may be round or hexagonal in shape and which is used for striking, applying wrist locks, ankle traps and constriction techniques including chokes and strangles.
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Plum Blossom Sticks
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Plum Blossom Sticks are like the sticks that are used in Escrima, Kali and Arnis. These sticks are slightly shorter than the Tanjo (3ft) but longer than the Te Bo (2ft). Whilst in Arnis, Escrima and Kali the sticks are used singularly and occassionally in pairs, plum blossom sticks are always used in pairs. These twin battons are used swiftly for striking and sweeping techniques.
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Rokushakubo: Long Staff
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The Bo is a long staff, this can vary from 6ft in Length called the Rokushakubo to a five foot staff. Basic exercises are taught first and the a basic Bo Kata with Bo v Bo after which a variety of other techniques including defence with a Bo against a variety of other weapons are taught. The use of the Bo does not only involve blocking and striking but also includes: sweeping, tripping, locking and throwing techniques.
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