Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate
Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan
Of New York
3316 Route 112, MEDFORD, NEW YORK 11763 Phone 631-345-6311
OKINAWAN KOBUDO WEAPONRY
Kobudo or weapons training is an integral part of martial arts training in the Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan style. Weapons training helps to create a versatile martial artist. This training helps them defend in both empty-handed as well as armed situations. In the Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan style of karate, 6 weapons are studied.
Description
A six-foot wooden staff. It resembles a long pole, but can be used in long-range self-defense situations.
Forms
Shushi no Kon
Kubo no Kon
Sakugawa no Kon
Sakugawa no Kon Dai Ni
Description
A three-pronged metal weapon which resembles a large fork-shaped object. Usually used in pairs, it can be used to strike and spear an attacker.
Forms
Shorinkan no Sai Dai Ichi
Shorinkan no Sai Dai Ni
Shorinkan no Sai Dai San
Description
A wooden weapon which is often used in pairs. They can be used to either strike with the butt of the weapon or swung to strike an attacker.
Forms
Shorinkan no Tonfa
Description
A sickle-shaped bladed weapon, also often used in pairs. They are held by their wooden handles and are still used to this day by Okinawan farmers to harvest grain crops.
Forms
Shorinkan no Kama Dai Ichi
Shorinkan no Kama Dai Ni
Description
Two short pieces of wood held together by a chain or rope. It is used by holding one piece of wood in one hand, while whipping the other piece around in a flailing motion.
Forms
Shorinkan no Nunchaku Dai Ichi
Shorinkan no Nunchaku Dai Ni
Description
A boat oar, which is handled similarly to the bo. It was a weapon used by Okinawan fishermen
Forms
Shorinkan no Eaku
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