BO

At just under six feet in length the Bo can be used in blocking, stabbing and slashing movements.

Much of Bo technique is paired with empty-hand martial arts, and is treated as an extension of one's limbs.

1. kihon no kata #1
2. kihon no kata #2
3. shushi no kon sho
4. shushi no kon dai
5. ko-ryu shushi no kon
6. sakugawa no kon SHO
7. SAKUGAWA NO KON DAI
8. SOEISHI NO KON

EKU

The Eku is a style of Okinawan oar, common to fishermen. While not as long as the Bo the oar edges can be used to inflict penetration damage.

1. kihon no kata
2.tsuken sunakake no eku

KAMA

The Kama is a traditional farming sickle and is used in pairs. Considered one of the hardest weapons to learn due to the inherent dangers of its form. Used defensively it can trap weapons and in offense is used to slash and stab.

1. kihon no kata
2. kanegawa no nicho gama
3. tozan no nicho gama

SAI

The Sai is a crushing weapon, used like a truncheon. The main prong is traditionally blunt and provides the main offensive force, whilst the side prongs are used for trapping an opponent's weapon.

1. kihon no kata
2. tsuken shitahaku no sai
3. chatanyara no sai

NUNCHAKU

Popularised by Bruce Lee, the Nunchaku is a fast weapon and due to the form is capable of generating incredible forces. Care must be taken when training with it.

1. kihon no kata
2. sosetsu kon no kata

TONFA

The Tonfa is a short weapon used in pairs and is used in striking and blocking in a way that closely resembles empty-hand techniques. A modern form of the weapon is the police Side-handle baton.

1. kihon no tonfa
2. hamahiga no tonfa