Kobudo
Toukon Shoryn-Riu Kobudo School: Mastering Okinawan Weaponry
The Toukon Shoryn-Riu Kobudo School specializes in the authentic practice and teaching of Okinawan Kobudo. This traditional martial art focuses on the skillful use of weapons, embodying Okinawa's "old martial way" and complementing karate.
Our comprehensive curriculum explores core traditional weapons, including:
- Bo (Staff): Teaches leverage, range, and powerful striking.
- Sai (Trident): Develops precise trapping, blocking, and close-quarters striking.
- Tonfa (Side-Handled Baton): Known for rotational power and versatile defense/offense.
- Nunchaku (Flail): Builds speed, coordination, and rapid striking ability.
Our programs
All our programs, for students of all ages, involve a structured progression:- Kata (Forms): Learning traditional sequences embodying combat strategies.
- Bunkai (Application): Practicing the realistic self-defense use of kata movements.
- Drills: Repetitive exercises to build proficiency and refine weapon handling.