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RYÛKYÛ KOBUDÔ

Ryûkyû Kobudô is a system of traditional Okinawan weapons training that developed alongside empty-hand Karate. It includes the study and practice of various farm tools and implements that were adapted into self-defense weapons, often due to historical restrictions on carrying swords or other formal weapons under Japanese rule.

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Common Weapons in Ryûkyû Kobudô:

  • Bô (staff)

  • Sai (metal truncheons)

  • Tonkûa (Tonfa) (wooden side-handled batons)

  • Nunchaku (two sticks connected by rope or chain)

  • Kama (sickle)

  • Eku (oar)

  • Tinbê and Rochin (shield and short spear)​

 

Historical Context

Ryûkyû Kobudô was shaped by Okinawa’s unique history as a cultural crossroads and its periods of weapon bans. Practitioners refined the use of everyday tools as defensive weapons, often passing techniques down through generations in secret. The art emphasizes efficiency, precision, and control.

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Today

Ryûkyû Kobudô is often taught in conjunction with traditional Karate systems and is practiced worldwide. It preserves both the physical techniques and the cultural heritage of Okinawan martial traditions.

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Tesshinkan Ryūkyū Kobudō Association


The Tesshinkan Ryūkyū Kobudō Association is a global organization founded in May 1999 by Hanshi Hidemi Tamayose (10th Dan), a senior student of Eisuke Akamine. Its mission is to preserve and promote Ryūkyū Kobudō, specifically the branch of Okinawan weapon arts that Tamayose Sensei inherited from Akamine Sensei

 

Triple Arts Academy as a Member Dojo


Triple Arts is proud to be an official member dojo of Tesshinkan Ryūkyū Kobudō. As such, our instructors are recognized and certified under the Tesshinkan Kyō Kai, and we follow the standardized 23‑kata syllabus, grading protocols, and training methods as defined by the association.

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  • We train regularly in traditional weapons such as bō, sai, nunchaku, tonfa, ekū, kama, and tinbē, following the same kihon, kata, and kumite progression used worldwide in Tesshinkan schools.

  • Triple Arts participates in seminars, workshops, and rank examinations in coordination with the North American Tesshinkan Rengōkai, ensuring students are eligible for recognized promotions within the association

Why Tesshinkan Matters at Triple Arts

Authenticity & Tradition

We teach in the lineage of Tesshinkan trianing, preserving the Okinawan roots of kobudō.

Structured Curriculum

Students follow a consistent and internationally recognized grading path through levels of proficiency.

Global Community

As members, we connect to Tesshinkan dojos in Canada, the U.S., Europe, Japan, and beyond.

Seminars & Events

Access to official Tesshinkan Gasshuku, rank tests, and demonstrations led by senior instructors.

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