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OKINAWAN KOBUDO is the art of the weapons found in the Ryukyu Islands located in what is now southern Japan. Bo, sai, tonfa, nunchacku and kama are the weapons some say were developed from common hand tools used by the Okinawans. Others say they're based on weapons found in southern China. Okinawan weapons have been an adjunct to karate training since the beginning of this century. Kobudo weaponry is used to help condition the hands, wrists and forearms, letting the karate-ka develop a powerful grip that amplifies any grappling technique, and builds the strength to resist or deflect an attacker's locks. The longer weapons also help develop precision, faster reflexes and a heightened spatial awareness. |
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| 1101-0 TAPE 1 THE BO | |||
The
six foot staff is the longest weapon in the Okinawan kobudo arsenal,
and this tape shows how to use that length to its greatest advantage.
Katas, striking techniques, blocks, trapping techniques and disarms
are shown.
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| 1102-0 TAPE 2 THE SAI | |||
Legend
says the sai evolved from the short double-edged sword popular in southern
China, but other opinions abound. Wherever it came from, this tape will
show you the basic grips, strikes and parries of this Okinawan weapon.
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| 1103-0 TAPE 3 THE TONFA | |||
Whether
it was derived from a millstone-handle or a long crutch, the tonfa is
one of the most popular Okinawan weapons. Its modern day descendants
include the sidehandle police baton. This tape teaches basic grips,
strikes, blocks, locks, counterattacks, kata & bunkai.
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| 1104-0 TAPE 4 THE NUNCHAKU & ADVANCED BO | |||
This
tape teaches and demonstrates Shushi no Kon, one of the most involved
and intricate of Okinawan bo kata. This video is especially valuable
for the detailed footage of bo techniques and applications including,
proper evasions and body angling. The nunchaku portion of the tape includes
traditional basics and applications, not the impractical "twirling"
popular in the movies. What sets this tape apart from all other nunchaku
tapes is the precision of the nunchaku applications & kata &
bunkai.
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