This martial art was derived and developed from the art practiced in Shanghai China. There is a legend in Tsuken Island that in the Ryukyu Kingdom era, a samurai (warrior) called Chikin Uekata Masanori was defeated in contention for the throne. He was to be…

Nunti means Nuchidi (thrusting hand). This Ming era weapon is called “Sabu” in the Chinese war tactics book “Bubishi”. It is similar to Japanese “Yari” (spear) and was probably brought into Okinawa about 600 years agokobudo when trading between China and Okinawa started. Nunti was…

Manji Sai is a weapon that mainly is to be used in conjuction with Nunti Bo (please see Nunti-Jutsu). The common way to carry this kobudoweapon is in a set of two, primarily hidden in the belt or sash. The great similarity of Manji Sai…