Authentic Martial Arts ®

Historically, the weapons disciplines were developed for similar reasons as all other martial arts; for defense of yourself, your family and friends, and to be Able to stand up for your beliefs without fear or feeling intimidated. The weapons were fashioned from Okinawan farm implements from the eighteen hundreds. Samurai oppression in Okinawa and the Okinawan people’s need for survival were the primary reasons self defense systems, with and without weapons, were created. The same weapons that were once used for self-protection and survival are now taught to in this generation as an art form and a way of preserving the history of the Okinawan people. Both the karate system and traditional weapons disciplines (kobudo) that are taught at Authentic Martial Arts originate from Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of all karate systems.  

In order to provide the broadest and most exciting martial arts experience for Authentic Martial Arts students, a comprehensive weapons program is offered in addition to the core karate program. Students select which of the weapons disciplines they are most interested in, and start receiving the specialized training. They enjoy the opportunity to earn new martial arts belts for each weapon discipline studied, in addition to the karate belts they earn. It is not unusual for a student to earn a Blackbelt in three different weapons in the same time it takes to earn a Blackbelt in karate.