
Ryukyu Kobudo Okinawan Weapons DVD by Yasunori Kanna
Weaponry that Combines Offense and Defense Master Your Weapons, Both Armed and Unarmed In Okinawa, where karate originated, Ryukyu Kobudo (Okinawa's ancient weaponry) is often practiced alongside karate, providing comprehensive martial arts training. This DVD, with the collaboration of Ryuseikai featuring several world champions, offers a detailed introduction to the practical forms and techniques of Bo, Sai, Tonfa, and more. Contents Ufugusiku Stick Demonstration: Front (Slow), Back (Slow) Explanation: Basic posture (Forward bending, Cat-foot stance, Sit down (Koshi-dachi)) Basic movements (Upper strike, Middle thrust, Lower block) Backward techniques (Upper strike to Lower thrust, Lean forward to Cat foot stance) Examples: Continuous techniques, Turning techniques Sakugawa's Stick (Small) Demonstration: Front (Slow), Side surface (Slow) Explanation: Dodge movement Three thrusts/Waist Use (for intermediate to advanced) Five-hit technique Practical Example: Dodge att