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During our training we explore many aspects of weapons training along with the traditional techniques associated with each weapon. The fundamental principle of this training for Kyu (lower ranks) is to utilize weapons training to enhance the study of Taijutsu (unarmed fighting). As one progresses through middle and upper ranks, the focus of weapons training changes and becomes more in-depth and specialized. Weapons training can be grouped into five major categories of study: |
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Rokushaku Bojutsu (Staff Fighting) |
1. Stick (Staff) Weapons Various lengths and constructions of stick weapons are studied. This area is very important to understand well before one can handle correctly other types of pole arms. Some examples are: Yubibo - Finger Stick Tanbo - Clubs, Nightsticks Sanshaku Bo (Hanbo) - Three Foot Stick Yonshaku Bo (Jo) - Four Foot Staff Rokushaku Bo - Six Foot Staff Nyoi Bo - Very Large Heavy Staff |
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Kenjutsu (Sword Fighting) |
2. Bladed Weapons This area of training includes many types of knifes, swords, and pole arms which include attached blades. Some examples of the weapons in this category of training are: Tanto - Knifes Shoto (Kodachi, Wakizashi) - Short Swords Katana (Tachi, Daito) - Long Swords Yari - Spears Naginata, Nagamaki, Bisento - Halberd Weapons |
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Kusari Gama (Chain & Sickle) |
3. Flexible Weapons This category of weaponry includes various lengths of rope and chains with and without attached weapons. Some examples of flexible weapons are: Hojo (Torinawa) - Arresting Rope Kagi Nawa - Hook & Rope Kusari Fundo - Chain & Weights Kusari Gama - Chain & Sickle Chigiriki - Staff & Weighted Chain |
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Metsubushi (Removing The Sight) |
4. Projectile Weapons Any weapon may be utilized as a projectile weapon once thrown. Various types of blades, knifes as well as archery and modern firearms are studied. Examples of projectile weapons are: Shuriken - Throwing Blades & Spikes Metsubushi - Sight Removing Substances Kyu - Archery Teppo - Firearms |
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Shuko (Hand Claws) |
5. Specialized Weapons This category of weaponry includes a wide range of tools from small concealable weapons, to larger specialized weapons that are unique to a specific school. This includes weapons and tools that are purely Ninjutsu (unconventional). Jutte, Tessen, Kunai - Truncheon, Iron Fan, Digging Tool Toami - Fishing Net Makibishi, Tetsubishi - Floor Spikes Kyoketsu Shoge - Small Sickle & Rope Shuko, Ashiko - Hand & Foot Claws Shikomizue, Mezashi - Loaded Staffs & Canes Ogama, Ono, Monpa - Battlefield Size Sickle, Axe & Hammer Kakushi Buki - Hidden Weapons Ningu - Ninjutsu Tools & Gear |
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