Tobias_Reece Posted October 5, 2002 Posted October 5, 2002 I passed my 3rd Kyu test in MO kobudo today. In the syllabus I only have to learn one more weapon - the iyeku (boat oar). This gives me the freedon to use other Okinawan weapons.....any suggestions? I have a list, but I was wondering if anyone else had any ideas. (Pretty pointless post I know ) "You Are Never Given A Dream Without Also Being Given The Power To Make It True. You May Have To Work For It, However"Principal Kobudo Instructor & OwnerWest Yorkshire Kobudo Academy2nd Kyu (Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo, IOKA UK)
KickChick Posted October 5, 2002 Posted October 5, 2002 .... absolutely not pointless, it gives me the opportunity to offer you congrats Tobias. And since I have no knowledge of weapons or Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo for that matter, I have no ideas I'm sorry to say. But I am sure you will get some opinions ....
Red J Posted October 5, 2002 Posted October 5, 2002 Tobias congrats. Do you do Kobudo exclusively now? Is it just weapons or a system that incorporates weapons? You may want to list the weapons as some of us probably do not know what is available to you. Your post has piqued my interest. So it's not so pointless. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
LeaF Posted October 5, 2002 Posted October 5, 2002 Red J kobudo is just weapons. Congrats Tobias, the eku is a very cool weapon to use I enjoy it very much. As for other weapons I do not know what weapons you already use. I would train in the bokken(wooden sword) if your school offers it, not really a traditional okinawan weapon. My school offers Iaido in our kobudo program so we use the bokken followed by the katana. I also really enjoy using the jo (4 foot staff). If I remember correctly you already know the tonga, nunchuk, and kama. If you havent done one of those I suggest that, and I am almost certain you must have used the bo. My favorite weapon is the tongfa, I love swirling them around. Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN
Tobias_Reece Posted October 5, 2002 Author Posted October 5, 2002 Yes, I do Kobudo exclusively - seperate grades, seperate instruction etc. In my association there are 13 weapons that are used: Rokushaku bo Nunchaku Sai Tsun kuwa/tonfa Kama Iyeku ^The above are the 'basic' weapons used (in order) up to black belt. After black belt, the following weapons are available: Tekko Timbe/Timbe Rochin Nunti Suruchin Kuwa Tettchu Please bear in mind that I will be self-taught with these weapons, and am not looking into grading with them. I'm not planning on taking up the sword/katana, but instead a more original weapon. If there are any queries about the weapons, I'm sure Leaf, SaiFightsMS and myself will be happy to answer. hmmmmmm.....maybe a poll could be used.... "You Are Never Given A Dream Without Also Being Given The Power To Make It True. You May Have To Work For It, However"Principal Kobudo Instructor & OwnerWest Yorkshire Kobudo Academy2nd Kyu (Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo, IOKA UK)
KU Posted October 6, 2002 Posted October 6, 2002 Is there any particular reason why you don't want to take up the katana or maybe bokken?? - Only by contrast can we see.- Each for his own.
Tobias_Reece Posted October 6, 2002 Author Posted October 6, 2002 (edited) [deleted by me......] Edited October 6, 2002 by Tobias_Reece "You Are Never Given A Dream Without Also Being Given The Power To Make It True. You May Have To Work For It, However"Principal Kobudo Instructor & OwnerWest Yorkshire Kobudo Academy2nd Kyu (Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo, IOKA UK)
Tobias_Reece Posted October 6, 2002 Author Posted October 6, 2002 I just want to stick with the Matayoshi weapons first.........thast all "You Are Never Given A Dream Without Also Being Given The Power To Make It True. You May Have To Work For It, However"Principal Kobudo Instructor & OwnerWest Yorkshire Kobudo Academy2nd Kyu (Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo, IOKA UK)
SBN Doug Posted October 7, 2002 Posted October 7, 2002 Well, since I'm not of Japanese decent, and train in the Korean arts, my first question would be what the heck are those less well known weapons you just listed (in English)? Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
ZeRo Posted October 7, 2002 Posted October 7, 2002 congrates man. KSN i know how you feel what aer thoughs weapons?
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