The Bo The bo is a staff of very hard wood about six feet long, approximately one inch in diameter, and tapered at both ends.  It was originally used as a walking staff and a tool to carry very heavy loads.  It can be used  to strike, block, and trap an opponent.

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The Eku is a traditional boat orr used by the fisherman of Okinawa. Most of the striking is done with the blade of the Eku.

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The Tanbo is a straight stick approximately 2' in length. When used in pairs, the are called Ni Tanbo.

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The Sai is a fork like iron weapon with the middle fork being longer and rounded or hexagonal.  This weapon was thought to  be a farmer's tool which ancient Okinawans used for planting.
This weapon was also very effective against the sword.

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The Nunchaku The nunchaku is a pair of hard wooden round or hexagonal sticks connected with a chain or cord.  The force produced by swinging this weapon makes them very effective.
Hours of practice with this weapon is mandatory and insufficient practice may result in serious self-inflicted injuries.  There are different versions of what this farm tool was used for.  Some
say it was a wheat and grain thresher, or a wheat and grain frail, while others say it was a bridle for a horse.

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The Kama The kama is a short staff with a blade on the end (very similar to today's sickles). 
It can be used singularly or in pairs.

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The Tonfa is two pieces of rectangular hard wood, each about sixteen inches long with a handle attached.  By grasping the handles one can use them for offensive and defensive purposes by swinging, striking, or thrusting.  This weapon was believed to be a millstone or a soybean grinder.

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