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Kobudo
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 Kobudo
literally means 'old warrior way'. It's contemporary meaning however is
'the way of weapons' and is used in reference to the Okinawan fighting art
that uses common farm tools as weapons. Against the background of a scarcity
of iron tools in Okinawa and then the prohibition against carrying arms
imposed during the 15th century in the Ryukyu Kingdom by King Sho-shin,
Okinawans developed a special martial arts tradition of using ordinary implements
and tools as weapons.
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 Here, at Okinawa
Karate Kobudo Kai we practice Matayoshi Ryu Kobudo. This particular
brand of kobudo is a collection of techniques and katas that were taught
by weapons master Matayoshi Shinko. After master Matayoshi's passing, the
art was inherited by his son, Matayoshi Shinpo. Matayoshi Shinpo had also
trained in karate and bo-jutsu under Kyan Chokuto. Seikichi Odo learned
the art of Okinawan Kobudo under the instruction masters Matayohsi Shinko,
Kakazu and sieke Toma. ck photos f
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Matayoshi Ryu Kobudo contains a vast array of weapons. It is distinguised
from many other styles of kobudo by its emphasis on practicality. The techinques
and katas are not merely beautiful movements or dances, they are powerful
and realistic.
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Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai 500A Elmont NY 11003 (516) 326 0277 | 
Bo, Sai,Tunfa,Eku-Bo, Nunti-Bo,Kama, Nunchaku
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