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At the present time, Ryukyu kobudo principally revolves around bojutsu (the art of the staff) and saijutsu. While karatedo is a martial art that uses the empty hands to defend against an enemy, the martial arts of Ryukyu kobudo defend against an enemy by using weapons. Among the core of martial artists from the Ryukyu islands, from early historical times, these two martial arts (karate and kobudo) have been prominent. Therefore, karate and kobudo are like two wheels of a cart. They are sister martial arts.

Recently, Ryukyu kobudo has experienced a revival under the students of Yabiku Moden Sensei. One of those followers, Taira Shinken Sensei, passed on the heart of Yabiku’s teachings to a figure who was to become the successor after Taira Sensei’s death. The figure who was to inherit this path through his diligent study and devotion was Inoue Motokatsu Sensei.

The early developers and later masters preserved various kata, or practice forms. These kata were designed to cultivate mastery through repetitive practice and training.