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Weapons - Kobudo

Cane

A standard walking cane with a curved handle used in the Wakiniguri  Cane kata as taught by Taika Seiyu Oyata.

Eku

An 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.

Sai

A dagger with two sharp prongs curving outward from the hilt, originating in Okinawa and often used in pairs

Surichin

6ft rope with weights tied to both ends

Tan Bo

Two short sticks, about 2 ft long, used in pairs for striking and grappling