A very popular weapon in modern martial arts competition, the kama still finds use as a garden/farming tool in Okinawa and other parts of Asia. Kama (sickles) have a varying uses, which include weeding, cutting grain, and harvesting pineapples. As with all the okinawan weapons, kama construction is very simple. A kama consists of a harwood handle with a sharp blade attached to one end. In kobudo, kama are usually used in pairs to slash and stab opponents. Kama Kata Matayoshi No Kama |
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