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Weapons
Weapon origins are from Okinawan farmers. These peasant farmers,
who feared constant domination and invasion by Chinese and foreign forces,
fashioned and used farm implements for weapons (The Nunchaku was used
to grind grain. The Sai was used to plant seed. The sword for harvesting
sugar cane, cutting bamboo and grasses. The Bo Staff to herd cattle).
Local laws barred the possession of weapons. |
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Farming implements were not confiscated, thus the farmers
were able to use these farming implements to protect themselves and
their families. Over many generations, these tools became traditional
marital art weapons.
The study of classical weapons adds a unique dimension to training as
well as being a fun and enlightening side venture of the study of the
arts. We teach weaponry to our students.
Martial arts weapons have the potential to cause a great deal of harm
and there may even be legal issues to contend with when possessing such
items. As such, it is always best to check with local law ordinances
regarding ownership of such weapons as well as exhibiting extreme care
and caution when using them |
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