Zen Kobudo: Mysteries of Okinawan Weaponry and Te

Kobudo is the famous armed Okinawan fighting art that utilizes farming implements in combat. Developed centuries ago by peasants who had been disarmed by the government, this ingenious art is a vital component of the Okinawan fighting arts. This book studies the individual kobudo systems as they are practiced in Okinawa today and discusses their various histories. Illustrations. Softcover. English. Tuttle. 1996. ISBN: 9780804820271. 182 pp. Good, name inside. Book No: 64943