Ryukyu Kobudo
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Ryukyu Kobudo is the branch of Okinawan Kobudo
developed and systemized by Taira Shinken under the Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai association.
Ryukyu Kobudo uses the following weapons: Bō
, Sai
, Eku
, Kama
, Tinbe-Rochin
, Tekko
, Nunchaku
and Tonfa
.
It is a recreation of the Ryukyu Kobujutsu Research Association founded by his teacher Yabiku Moden in 1911 and disbanded during the Second World War.
The Society preserves the kata learned by Moden:
Shinken named Eisuke Akamine as his successor and the second President for Ryūkyū Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai. He was later succeeded by Hiroshi Akamine, the third President.
The association continues to present times at the Headquarters in the Nesabu neighborhood of Tomigusuku in the Naha area of Okinawa Japan.
Okinawan kobudo
Okinawan kobudō is a Japanese term that can be translated as "old martial way of Okinawa"...
developed and systemized by Taira Shinken under the Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai association.
Ryukyu Kobudo uses the following weapons: Bō
Bo
-People:*Bo , name origin, plus people with the name*Bo , name origin, plus people with the surname**Bo , Chinese family names*Bo people , extinct minority population in Southern China famous for hanging coffins...
, Sai
Sai
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, Eku
Eku
Eku is an ancient weapon of Okinawan kobudō that originated from an oar, approximately 160 cm in length...
, Kama
Kama (weapon)
The is a traditional Filipino and Japanese farming implement similar to a small scythe used for reaping crops and also employed as a weapon...
, Tinbe-Rochin
Tinbe-Rochin
The Tinbe-Rochin is a weapons combination of a short spear and a shield , it is one of the least well-known Okinawan weapon systems. The tinbe can be made of various materials but is commonly found in vine, cane, metal, or turtle shell. The shield size is generally about 45 cm long and 38 cm wide...
, Tekko
Tekko
The , which originated in Okinawa, Japan, falls into the category of a "fist-load weapon".By definition, a fist-load weapon increases the mass of the hand so that, given the physical proportionality between the fist's momentum and its mass, it increases the force the bearer can deliver...
, Nunchaku
Nunchaku
is a traditional Okinawan weapon consisting of two sticks connected at their ends with a short chain or rope.-Etymology:The Japanese word nunchaku is the Kun'yomi reading of the Kanji term for a traditional Chinese two section staff....
and Tonfa
Tonfa
The tonfa , also known as tong fa or tuifa, is an Okinawan weapon. It is a stick with a handle, and is about 15-20 inches long. It was traditionally made from red oak and wielded in pairs...
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Ryūkyū Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai
The Ryūkyū Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai (Society for the Promotion and Preservation of Ryukyuan Kobudo) was founded after World War II by Taira Shinken.It is a recreation of the Ryukyu Kobujutsu Research Association founded by his teacher Yabiku Moden in 1911 and disbanded during the Second World War.
The Society preserves the kata learned by Moden:
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from Sanda Kanagusuku
Shinken named Eisuke Akamine as his successor and the second President for Ryūkyū Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai. He was later succeeded by Hiroshi Akamine, the third President.
The association continues to present times at the Headquarters in the Nesabu neighborhood of Tomigusuku in the Naha area of Okinawa Japan.