Traditional Japanese Karate

Vancouver Shito-Ryu Seiko-Kai is a member of Karate B.C., The National Karate Association of Canada, Sport B.C., Sport Canada and the World Karate Federation (WKF).

 

E-Mail:

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British Columbia, Canada

 Peretz Centre, 6184 Ash Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 3G9
 Phone: (604) 321-1815 

 

Kobudo (Kobujutsu) Traditional Japanese/ Okinawan Weaponry

Shito-Ryu Kobujutsu (Kobudo) at the Nikkei Centre

Kobudo classes are regularly held at the National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, B.C. (near Kingsway and Sperling). Click here for a map.

Ongoing classes are open to all belt levels and to all styles from 14 years of age and up. Kyu and Dan grading system is available.

Instruction is by Carole and Marlon A’Hearn, Kobudo Chief Instructors for Canada, NCCP certified, members of Karate B.C., members of Shito-Ryu Seiko-Kai International,

For the NEW DAY AND TIME schedule please contact us.

Registration:  604-789-7499 or by email to kobudo@shitoryu.net

Fees: $50 per 4 sessions - Drop-in fee is available. We have spare weapons to begin practicing.

Pender Island Dojo

Regular classes are being held at the school.

Instruction by Bob Currie (photo on right), Certified Shito-Ryu Kobujutsu Black Belt

Registration 250-629-8353 or by email: bobcurrie@shitoryukobudo.com

A very brief history

KOBUDO is the art of Karate Weaponry. The Roots of Modern Kobudo stem from its flourishment in Okinawa around 1314 A.D. The Japanese Government, at that time, imposed Laws forbidding the Okinawan People from owning or possessing any sort of lethal weapon. In order to protect themselves, the Okinawa People taught themselves, not only Karate (empty-handed martial arts), but also developed Ryukyu Kobu-do (Okinawan Art of Karate Weaponry) using their farm implements.

The weapons

Modern Kobudo employs the following weapons:

The Sai
A short sword with two prongs at the handle, the Sai was a symbol of authority in China and was exported to Okinawa. The use of Sai was adopted, then used by the Police as a weapon.  The Sai was most likely not a typical Okinawan farm implement.

The Tonfa
This is basically a short, hand to elbow length,

Marlon and Carole Ahearn fighting with bo

piece of hardwood with a handle/grip located approximately 2 ½ inches from one end. In Okinawa, this would have been used as a mill handle for turning a rice-grinding wheel.


The Bo
A stick, one of the oldest weapons known to humans.  In Okinawa, the Bo originated with the Tenbin, a stick held cross the shoulders, usually with buckets hanging from each end, which was used to convey food or water.

The Kama
A sickle, was the only bladed farm implement that was allowed under the prohibition in Okinawa.

The Kai
A boat oar.

The Nunchaku
A horse bridle is two hardwood sticks connected by rope or chain

The Kama

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