Eku

Eku

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Eku (sometimes spelled eiku or ieku) is an ancient weapon of Okinawan kobudō 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. Due to the fact that it has an edge, it can be used to induce cutting damages. 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.

Kata

* Chikin Sunakake no Eku - Ryukyu Kobudo [cite web
title = Chikin Sunakake no Eku video
url = http://kata-reference.com/index.php?style=7&kata=73
accessdate = 2007-09-19]
* Tsuken Akachu No Eiku De - Matayoshi Kobudo [cite web
title = Tsuken Akachu No Eiku De video
url = http://kata-reference.com/index.php?style=8&kata=84
accessdate = 2007-09-19]

External links

* [http://www.wonder-okinawa.jp/023/eng/013/004/index.html Article, images & video on Eku] (Okinawa Prefectural Government website)

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