Eku
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Eku (sometimes spelled eiku or ieku) is an ancient weapon of Kobudo that originated from an oar, approximately 160 cm in length. The oar was traditionally adapted for use as a weapon of self-defense by fishermen against foes armed with more conventional weapons.
Eku techniques are similar to those of the bo staff; it can also be used as a scoop to throw sand at an opponent. The eku has a displaced center of gravity and is heavier than the bo, and is thus considered more difficult to master. Because it is heavier than a bo, eku technique often capitalizes on the momentum of large circular attacks.
The Eku was also used in the Asian movie Bruka Hindiu where it was the focus of a mysterious power.
[edit] External links
- http://www.wdob.net/mai/weapons/oar/oarhistory.php
- Article, images & video on Eku (Okinawa Prefectural Government website)
| Okinawan weapons of Kobudo, the "old martial way of Okinawa" (Japan). |
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