Taira-ha Ryukyu Kobudo
平派琉球古武道Major traditional Okinawan Kobudo lineage systematized by master Taira Shinken.
Quick Facts
Founder
Country of OriginJapan
JapanFounded1955
RegionAsia
Primary FocusWeapons
Contact LevelFull contact
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageTraditional
Era of Origin20th century
Organisation & Competition
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesNot used
KicksNot used
Throws & takedownsNot used
Ground fightingNot used
Locks & holdsNot used
WeaponsCore
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About Taira-ha Ryukyu Kobudo
Taira-ha Ryukyu Kobudo represents the founding lineage of Okinawan weapons martial arts, collected and systematized in the 20th century by Master Taira Shinken. It includes kata for the Bo pole, Sai daggers, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Kama, and other traditional Okinawan weapons.
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