Weapons Training
Okinawan Shorinryu Shorinkan Kobudo
Traditional weapons training that deepens timing, focus, and technique.
Kobudo means "Ancient Martial Way" which is the art of traditional weapons training. The bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku, eku, kama, and tekko are some of the weapons that the students will learn. Kobudo is a separate art from Karate. Kobudo training broadens and compliments a student's karate skills. The JKI Kobudo Weapons Program follows the Shorin-Ryu ShorinKan program, a combination of Okinawan and Japanese weapon systems.
Kobudo Advancement
Shodan Requirements
| Rank | Kata |
|---|---|
| Shodan | Yamane Shushi No Kun, Yamane Sakugawa No Kun, Nakaima Kenkou No Sai Dai Ichi, Nakaima Kenkou No Sai Dai Ni, Shugoro No Tonfa, Nakaima No Kama, Shorinkan No Nunchaku, Bo Taiso Renshu, Yakusoku Bo Dai Ichi, Yakusoku Bo Dai Ni, Bo/Sai Kumite |
Nidan Requirements Program
| Rank | Kata |
|---|---|
| Nidan | Shorinkan No Nunchaku Dai Ni, Kubo No Kun, Sakugawa No Kun Dai Ni, Shorinkan No Kama Dai Ichi, Shorinkan No Kama Dai Ni, Sai Jutsu Dai San, Shorinkan No Eaku |
Extra Credit / Fun Stuff
| Miyazato No tekko Dai Ichi | Tuifa [no tonfa] Dai San |
| Takemyoshi No Tekko Dai Ichi | Takemyoshi No Nunte Bo Dai Ichi |
| Takemyoshi No tekko Dai Ni | Bo/Bo Kumite |
| Kawa No Kama | 13 Step Jo/Jo Kumite |
| Tsuken Sunakake No Eaku |