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Traditional Okinawan Weapons
training at the Eaton dojo is performed on rare
occasion, but as demand increases, so shall
classes.
Classes are held regionally at
our other dojo in the area, see links and always
check with your Sensei before signing up for
classes at another dojo.
In the past we have practiced
specific katas of bo, sai and other traditional
Okinawan weapons as passed down to us through the
teachers of Shorin-ryu Karate.
We have come to greatly
appreciate the mastery and pure understanding of
Kobudo that Kyoshi Devorah Yoshiko
Dometrich of Ryukyu Kobudo
Hozon Shinkokai Beikoku So Honbu, okinawakobudo.com who is
dedicated to continuing the work of Taira
Shinken and Akamine
Eisuke in the preservation and
promotion of the ancient Ryukyuan fighting
traditions.
She is now lighting the way for the WSKF to
advance in the understandings of
Kobudo. From the first time you hear,
"your waza sucks big time" to the great feeling
you get when you hear that something you did
"didn't completely suck" you know you have a
teacher who is paying attention to what you are
doing in class. The words may not be
completely polite, but the point is made and you
will learn, if you want to learn.
Below is the
Kobudo Patch (see note below), and a picture of
Kyoshi Dometrich and Sensei Avery at the 2003 WSKF
Internationals at the end of a long day of
training.
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