Ryuei-ryu kama techniques
Dual-wielding:
In Ryuei-ryu kobudo, students typically train with a pair of kama. This allows for simultaneous offensive and defensive actions, with one kama often used for blocking while the other strikes.
Whipping motion:
The kama's curved, sickle-shaped blade is utilized in circular and whipping motions, generating force and allowing for strikes from unexpected angles.
Hooking and trapping:
The weapon's blade is effective for hooking or trapping an opponent's limbs or weapon, allowing the practitioner to control the opponent's movement.
Evasive movement:
The kama techniques are combined with Ryuei-ryu's characteristic hopping shifts and evasive footwork, enabling the practitioner to move in and out of an opponent's range quickly.
Emphasis on control:
The use of the kama, especially its sharp blade, requires a high degree of control and precision. For safety, beginners often train with wooden kama. Kama kata in Ryuei-ryu
The specific kama kata within Ryuei-ryu are unique to the style and its Chinese roots. They are designed to embody the specific movement principles and applications of the kama. As with other Ryuei-ryu kata, the kama forms are a vital part of preserving the style's heritage and deepening a student's understanding of its overall martial strategy. While specific Ryuei-ryu kama kata are less publicized than those of other kobudo systems, they are a core component of advanced weapons training
The kama, or farming sickle, is another key weapon taught within the Ryuei-ryu kobudo tradition. Like the other weapons of the style, its usage is an extension of the same body mechanics and principles found in Ryuei-ryu's empty-hand karate. The techniques for the kama were part of the secret martial arts passed down through the Nakaima family from China.
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