Okinawan Kobudo: The History, Tools, and Techniques of the Ancient Martial Art
Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago was the birthplace of two methods of self-defense now practiced worldwide: Okinawan Karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu, known as Okinawan Kobudo. Kobudo is the study of weapons adapted from the tools of farming and fishing.

Okinawan Kobudo reveals, for the first time through print and photographs, the rich history and techniques of this most prestigious martial art known worldwide as Matayoshi.

Andrea Guarelli traces the history of Matayoshi Kobudo, explores the background of each weapon, and demonstrates the form and technique of practice through rare photos, many of which the author took while a student of Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei (1921–1997).

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Okinawan Kobudo: The History, Tools, and Techniques of the Ancient Martial Art
Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago was the birthplace of two methods of self-defense now practiced worldwide: Okinawan Karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu, known as Okinawan Kobudo. Kobudo is the study of weapons adapted from the tools of farming and fishing.

Okinawan Kobudo reveals, for the first time through print and photographs, the rich history and techniques of this most prestigious martial art known worldwide as Matayoshi.

Andrea Guarelli traces the history of Matayoshi Kobudo, explores the background of each weapon, and demonstrates the form and technique of practice through rare photos, many of which the author took while a student of Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei (1921–1997).

Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.

In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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Okinawan Kobudo: The History, Tools, and Techniques of the Ancient Martial Art

Okinawan Kobudo: The History, Tools, and Techniques of the Ancient Martial Art

by Andrea Guarelli
Okinawan Kobudo: The History, Tools, and Techniques of the Ancient Martial Art

Okinawan Kobudo: The History, Tools, and Techniques of the Ancient Martial Art

by Andrea Guarelli

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Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago was the birthplace of two methods of self-defense now practiced worldwide: Okinawan Karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu, known as Okinawan Kobudo. Kobudo is the study of weapons adapted from the tools of farming and fishing.

Okinawan Kobudo reveals, for the first time through print and photographs, the rich history and techniques of this most prestigious martial art known worldwide as Matayoshi.

Andrea Guarelli traces the history of Matayoshi Kobudo, explores the background of each weapon, and demonstrates the form and technique of practice through rare photos, many of which the author took while a student of Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei (1921–1997).

Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.

In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781634509626
Publisher: Skyhorse
Publication date: 02/09/2016
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 208
File size: 28 MB
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About the Author

Born in 1961, Andrea Guarelli is a Master of Goju-Ryu Karatedo and Matayoshi Kobudo. He was an Italian champion in kumite and vice European champion.

Guarelli devoted himself to the study of martial arts of Okinawa. Currently 8th Dan Kyoshi in both disciplines, he owns and teaches at Junshinkan dojo, which he founded in 1977. He is president of both the Italian Association of Okinawa Kobudo (AIKO) and the International Matayoshi Kobudo Association (IMKA). He also serves as technical director of Okinawa Karatedo Italy (OKI). Guarelli holds seminars worldwide, has published several books on Okinawan martial arts, and resides in Verona, Italy.

Table of Contents

Preface Shinsei (Yasushi) Matayoshi 12

Preface by the author 15

Chapter 1 History of Matayoshi kobudö 18

Introduction 19

Origins 21

Shinko Matayoshi 25

Shinpo Matayoshi 29

Technical evolution of the school 45

Teaching program 47

Conclusion 51

Chapter 2 Matayoshi's school weapons 52

Introduction 53

Matayoshi's school weapons 55

Long weapons 57

Bo-jutsu (Konpo) 57

Eku-jut su 62

Nunti-jutsu (Nunti e Nuntibo) 63

Chogama-jutsu 65

Short weapons 69

Jo-jutsu (Tsue) 69

Kuwa-jutsu 69

Soft weapons 72

Nunchaku-jutsu 73

Sansetsukon-jutsu 74

Suruchin-jutsu 76

Kurumanbo-jutsu 77

Double weapons 80

Sai-jutsu 81

Tunkuwa-jatsu (Tonfa) 84

Tinbe-jutsu 85

Nichogama-jutsu 88

Tekko-jutsti 90

Tecehu-jutsti 91

Other techniques 95

Ryukyu Ochojidai Buki-jutsu 96

Kingairyu Tudi-jutsu 98

Shorinha Tsuruken 99

Chapter 3 Eku no kata 102

Introduction 103

Chikin Akachu no ekudi 148

Chapter 4 Eku no kata bunkai 150

Eku no kata bunkai 151

About the author 175

Acknowledgements 179

Bibliography 181

Information for the reader 185

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