| Baston: A single stick weapon from
the Filippino art of Arnis, generally made of rattan and
approximately 20-22" in length. When used in pairs as a
dual-wielded weapon they are referred to as Muton. |
| Nunchaku: A weapon of Okinawan
origin consisting of two short (approximately 12-14")
lengths of wood connected by a short or cord. There are
numerous variations both in contour (octagonal and round are
most common) and lengths (with some having one piece of wood
longer than the other). One of the original Okinawan karate
weapons. |
| Tonfa (Tuifa): A farm implement
turned weapon, the tonfa was used as a handle to turn a
millstone when milling rice. The design of this early
Okinawan karate weapon allows for a range of blocking and
striking techniques that can be quite effective. This weapon
is also used as an alternative to the straight stick police
department baton. |
| Bo: The Japanese name for the five
or six foot staff used as a two handed weapon, this is one
of the five original Okinawan karate weapons. The Chinese
name for the weapon is a Kùn
or Kon. |
| Kama: Essentially a small scythe or
sickle used for rice harvesting in Okinawa, this farm
implement was used by the early developers of Karate as a
weapon. It's utilitarian nature allowed practitioners to
carry it openly. |
| Sai: Short, dual wielded weapons
that resemble a trident, with the center tine much longer
than the side tines. Sai are primarily defensive weapons
with the shape allowing for the catching, manipulating and
disarming of an opponent's weapon; but they certainly have
their offensive capabilities. One of the five original
Okinawan karate weapons. |
| Throwing Knives/Shuriken: Short knives with
blades of 3-5" in length, balanced to equally weight the
hilt and blade. Shuriken are star-shaped throwing blades
that one often sees in movies with ninjutsu. |
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| Three-Sectional Staff: A Chinese
weapon (Sansetsu kon) developed originally as a
counter-offensive weapon to the bo, in the hands of skilled
practitioners a very devastating weapon. Consists of three
short (slightly over 2') lengths of rattan or hardwood
connected by short chains or cords - properly measured for
an individual, traditionally each section should be equal to
the fighter's arm length. |
| Oxtail Knife: The Chinese
broadsword, used in both single and double saber (dual
wielded) techniques. The blade curves and widens towards the
tip end. This weapon was developed during the Qing Dynasty
primarily for civilian use. |
| Balisong: A Philippine knife with
both offensive and defensive capabilities. Equipped with a
locking system allowing one-handed opening. Often used as an
"off-hand" weapon along with a sword or stick in the main
hand. Quite similar to the Chinese Knife used within
Chinese martial arts systems. |
| Spear: The spear has been used in
many cultures and dates back before recorded history. In
essence a staff with a blade mounted on one or both ends,
the spear provides the capablity of training and wielding
what is essentially both a staff and a sword. |
| Tiger Fork: Called the Hu-Cha in
Chinese, this is a large trident that was originally used to
kill tigers in southern China. |
| Bokken: A wooden sword carved to
match the contours of a steel sword. Although today used
primarily as a practice sword, in feudal Japan it was often
used as a combat sword, where an expert could use it as
effectively as a metal sword. |
| Garrote: A cord, wire, or silk used
for silent strangulation and/or breaking the neck. The
weapon is of Spanish origin. |
