The kama (鎌 or かま) is a traditional Japanese farming implement similar to a sickle or billhook used for reaping crops and also employed as a weapon. It is often included in weapon training …

Sep 2, 2021 · There are various weapons used in Okinawan Kobudo, the kama weapon (or kama sword as it is sometimes called) is one of them. Let’s dive in and learn all about the kama here.

At AWMA®, we have a wide selection of high-quality Kamas for martial artists of all levels. From beginner-friendly foam rubber Kamas to competition-level Kamas, you’ll find everything you …

A kusarigama (Japanese: 鎖鎌, lit. " chain - sickle ") is a traditional Japanese weapon that consists of a kama (the Japanese equivalent of a sickle or billhook) on a kusari-fundo – a type …

In Japan, the kama was often used by samurai warriors as an auxiliary weapon for close combat or for defending against swords or spears. There are several different types of kama weapons …

Similar to a farming sickle, the martial arts kama is a tradition weapon widely used in Okinawan Karate, Taekwondo, and Silat. Kamas are typically used in pairs and are sold either sharpened …

Jul 8, 2009 · The techniques for kama are universally useful, no matter what the attacker has in his hand, if anything; but one focus of the kata is being able to slip inside of the range of …

Mar 3, 2023 · Though small and relatively easy to conceal, the kama is an effective weapon. They are typically used in pairs with one in each hand. The Okinawan peasants loved them because …

Aug 20, 2021 · The Kama, a weapon of the ashigaru (foot soldiers), developed differently from the Japanese sword, the symbol of the samurai. In the previous article, Hayasaka Yoshifumi …

Jan 1, 2022 · Unlike the other weapons we’ve talked about so far, the Katana was not an Okinawan weapon derived from a farm tool or some other everyday object. Instead, the …