Weapons - Kobudo
b
- Bo6 foot wooden staff tapering from 1 inch in the center to 3/4 inches on each end
c
- CaneA standard walking cane with a curved handle used in the Wakiniguri Cane kata as taught by Taika Seiyu Oyata.
- Chizikun BoMistake made in translation. See Tijikun Bo.
e
- EikuA sea going boat oar unique in design; round shaft; head is curved on one side and comes to a point on the other side
- EkuAn eku is an ancient weapon of Okinawan kobud? that originated from an oar, approximately 160 cm in length. It consists of a shaft and a blade. The blade is curved on one side and comes to a point down the middle on the other side.
j
- Jo48- to 50-inch wooden staff can be tapered as the bo or with a reverse taper (larger at each end)
k
- KamaBladed sickle originally used to cut sugarcane and rice
m
- Manji SaiSai with prongs facing in opposite directions
n
- NunchakuWooden flail; two pieces of wood attached with a cord that is swung and twirled in order to strike an opponent; can also be used to trap weapons and limbs
- NunteManji attached to the end of a bo
s
- SaiA dagger with two sharp prongs curving outward from the hilt, originating in Okinawa and often used in pairs
- Surichin6ft rope with weights tied to both ends
t
- Tan BoTwo short sticks, about 2 ft long, used in pairs for striking and grappling
- TonfaOriginally the handle for a grinder; used as a flail to spin and strike opponents