Comparison of kobudō styles

See also: Comparison of karate styles

This table compares styles of kobudō. The weapons practiced by each style are listed. The styles listed below may practice strictly weapons, or may practice another martial arts (usually karate) as well.

Generally, weapons systems are not as formalized as karate systems. Some karate systems include weapons standard in their curriculum, while others may offer weapons training optionally. Some individual schools may teach additional weapons not necessarily taught by others in their system.

Although many karate systems do not formally include weapons, individual schools may chose to teach kobudō. These karate systems may or may not be listed here.

	Primary martial art practiced	Origin	Required	Weapons
				Bo	Sai	Tonfa	Kama	Eku	Nunchaku	Kuwa	Tinbe-Rochin	Sansetsukon	Nunti	Tekko	Yari	Suruchin
Chitō-ryū	Karate	Japan and Okinawa	?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes					Yes
Keichu-ryū; Keichu Do	Karate	USA	?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Isshin-ryū	Karate	Okinawa	yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Matayoshi	N/A	Okinawa		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes
Ryūei-ryū	Karate	Okinawa	yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes			Yes	Yes
Motobu-ryū	Karate	Okinawa	?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ryūkyū	N/A	Okinawa		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes			Yes
Shōrin-ryū	Karate	Okinawa	yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes				Yes	Yes
Shuri-ryū	Karate	Okinawa	2	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Yamanni ryu	N/A	Okinawa		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes
Yōshūkai karate	Karate	Japan and Okinawa	?	Yes	Yes	Yes

See also

• Okinawan kobudō
• Okinawan martial arts