tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65531082998404754032024-03-18T21:08:03.618-07:00Tekko - Okinawan Traditional Karate & Kobudo ArtWhen it comes to horsing around, tekko is the tool you need. Tekko? What is tekko? It was the staple of some Okinawan stables. A few American martial artists know tekko as Okinawan knuckle dusters. The tekko is a tool of self-defense practiced much like forms of karate, with kata, bunkai and basics. Originally, tekko was a horseshoe, stirrup, or similar tool that was sometimes modified, or used as is. Soke Hauselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09158619309750219373noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553108299840475403.post-28491992047895975652019-01-28T13:05:00.002-08:002022-01-26T12:29:43.587-08:00Tekko - Okinawan Kobudo Weapon<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Training in Maezato no tekko at the Arizona Hombu dojo in Mesa</i></td></tr>
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<i>Tekko</i> (鉄甲). <i>Tekko</i> is sometimes spelled ‘<i>tecchu</i>’ is known as Okinawan ‘knuckle dusters’, have a North America equivalent known as ‘<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass_knuckles">brass knuckles</a>’. If you decide to train with the North American version, it is best not to ‘horse’ around and get on the wrong side of the law. Brass knuckles have been outlawed in some states and some countries just like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nunchaku"><i>nunchaku</i></a> - so learn about local laws. </div>
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The origin of <i>tekko</i> is not clear but it appears to have been an accessory found in stables of Okinawa. There are many varieties of <i>tekko</i> and one simple variety is a horseshoe or modified <a href="http://www.sanitydesigns.com/teko.htm">horseshoe</a>. As a horseshoe, the curvature (‘U’) of the shoe was placed in the palm of the hand with two ends projected outward. The curve was usually wrapped in a rag or rope to give the defender gripping capability. Modifications included <a href="http://www.stamfordisshinryu.com/1a325760.jpg">sharpen</a>ed horseshoe tips, while others were made from two horseshoes tied together.</div>
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Another variety of <i>tekko</i> originated from stirrups of a saddle. Many traditional <i>tekko</i> look similar to Western-style saddle stirrups, rather than stirrups used by <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/1/26/1272600/-Samurai-Horses-Photo-Diary">Japanese samurai</a>. In its simplest form, a tekko made from a horse stirrup (<i>abumi</i>) would have been a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tekko#/media/File:Tekk%C5%8D.svg">D-shaped tool</a> that wrapped around a hand. As these evolved, stubs and sharpen protrusions were added to the arch to deliver greater damage. These types of <i>tekko</i> were made from <a href="http://www.geocities.ws/kai4nihon/Weapons/Tekko02.jpg">metal</a> and <a href="http://fightingarts.com.au/images/weapons/Tekko-Yamane-Ryu-Kobudo-IMG_2680.jpg">wood</a> and the hand grip was used in striking and blocking. Another <i>tekko</i> was made by fishermen from a tool that assisted in hauling in fishing nets so coral would not tear their hands.</div>
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Similar weapons are considered as a variety of <i>tekko</i>, such as the ‘<i>yawara</i>’ or ‘<a href="http://mlm-s2-p.mlstatic.com/yawara-kubotan-redonda-en-madera-machiche-20-cm-2752-MLM3438480515_112012-F.jpg"><i>kuboton</i></a>’, which are nothing more than a stick or rod held in the hand. Some had pointed tips, others had a flat surface used to strike an opponent and activate pressure points. The ‘<a href="http://mlm-s2-p.mlstatic.com/yawara-kubotan-octagonal-en-madera-machiche-15-cm-2705-MLM3438454600_112012-F.jpg"><i>chize kun bo</i></a>’ is a short stick attached to a piece of rope looped around a defender’s finger to make it easier to retain the weapon. Other tekko is made from wood with sharpened extensions which fit between the first and second fingers. The <i>‘tek chu’</i> allowed for increased function over some predecessors - it is a wooden stick carved with a wooden extension & finger hole; or of a metal rod with a metal finger ring. The bearer held the rod in hand with the ring around one finger. The tek chu often had sharpened points. </div>
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There are modern versions of <i>tekko</i>, such as the ninja keychain <i>tekko</i> and the car key <i>tekko</i>. In the hands of a martial artist, <i>tekko</i> can be a very effective weapon of self-defense for blocking, striking and pressure point activation. But few US martial arts schools include <i>tekko</i> in their curriculum; however, most schools affiliated with <a href="http://jukokai.com/">Juko Kai International</a> train with <i>tekko</i> due to the teachings of Dai Soke Sacharnoski. Then there is the <i>tekko-kagi</i>, a farming implement used to reap weeds and considered to be more of a <i>ninjutsu</i> weapon. The <a href="http://www.ninjaencyclopedia.com/weapon/tekko-kagi.html"><i>tekko-kagi</i></a> included four iron spikes that looked more like a bear claw attached to a metal ring which fit around a person’s wrist. Some of these are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YszST5lX2Gc">wicked-looking</a> tools. <br />
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In the following video, two students at the Arizona Hombu in Mesa, Arizona, train with tekko and apply the Okinawan tools to <i>bunkai</i> of <i>Pinan Nidan kata</i>.<br />
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Soke Hauselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09158619309750219373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6553108299840475403.post-15547488629071460692018-06-10T17:45:00.009-07:002022-01-26T12:50:13.140-08:00Tekko - Soke Hausel's Guide to Okinawan Kobudo & Horse Sense<div style="text-align: right;">
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<i><a href="http://az-kobudo.blogspot.com/">Kobudo</a></i>, the ancient Okinawan martial art of ancient weapons, typically goes hand in hand with <i><a href="http://seiyoshorinryu.blogspot.com/">karate</a></i>. When one learns <i>karate</i>, they usually learn <i>kobudo</i> in traditional Okinawan styles - such as <i>Shorin-Ryu Karate</i>.<br />
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<i>Kobudo</i> weapons are derived from peasant tools used in the professions of farming, fishing, and various merchant occupations. When Okinawan royalty decided peasants should not be armed, the peasants armed themselves with tools of trade. After all, it is the right of all people to defend their selves, families and neighbors.<br />
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Similar to <i>kobudo tools,</i> modern tools can be used as self-defense weapons. They are everywhere - car keys, magazines, books, pens, belts, even cell phones - basically anything with an edge, significant mass, point, or method for great acceleration.<br />
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One of the many traditional Okinawan <i><a href="http://az-kobudo.blogspot.com/">kobudo</a> </i>weapons taught at the <a href="http://voyagephoenix.com/interview/meet-dan-hausel-arizona-hombu-dojo-school-traditional-okinawa-martial-arts-mesa-60-w-baseline-road/">Hombu Dojo</a> in Mesa, Arizona is <i>tekkō</i> (鉄甲). <i>Tekko</i> (sometimes spelled ‘<i>tecchu</i>’) are known as Okinawan ‘knuckle dusters’ and have a North America equivalent known as ‘brass knuckles'. But if you decide to train with the North American version, it is best not to ‘horse around' and get of the wrong side of the law.<br />
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Brass knuckles have been outlawed in some states as well as in countries, just like the <i>nunchaku</i>. It may not make horse sense to outlaw brass knuckles and <i>nunchaku</i> while legalizing sharpen swords, hunting knives, fire arms and the like - especially since we have the US Constitution that allows us to arm ourselves, but unless you have a lot of money for lawyers, I recommend learning your local laws and removing legislators from office who do not support the intent of the Constitution. </div>
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The origin of <i>tekko</i> is not clear but it appears to have originally been an accessory tool found in the ‘horse’ stables of Okinawa. There are many varieties of tekko and one simple variety is a horseshoe or modified horseshoe. </div>
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The horseshoe have a curve that fits nicely in the palm of the hand with two ends projected outward. The curve can be wrapped in a rag or rope to give the defender better gripping capability. A modification includes <a href="http://www.stamfordisshinryu.com/1a325760.jpg">sharpening</a> the tips of the horseshoe, while others are made from two horseshoes tied or <a href="http://sanitydesigns.com/teko.jpg">welded together</a>. </div>
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Another variety of <i>tekko</i> may have originated from stirrups of a saddle. Many traditional <i>tekko</i> look similar to Western-style saddle stirrups, rather than stirrups used by <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/1/26/1272600/-Samurai-Horses-Photo-Diary">Japanese samurai</a>. In its simplest form, such <i>tekko</i> made from a horse stirrup (<i>abumi</i>) would have been a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tekko#/media/File:Tekk%C5%8D.svg">D-shaped tool</a> that wrapped around the hand. </div>
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As these evolved, stubs and sharpen protrusions were added to the arch of the stirrup to deliver greater damage. These types of <i>tekko</i> were made from both <a href="http://www.geocities.ws/kai4nihon/Weapons/Tekko02.jpg">metal</a> and <a href="http://fightingarts.com.au/images/weapons/Tekko-Yamane-Ryu-Kobudo-IMG_2680.jpg">wood</a> and the hand grip was also used for striking and blocking.</div>
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The principal difference between Okinawan <i>tekko</i> and brass knuckles is not only mass of the object (brass knuckles have relatively high specific gravity) but most brass knuckles have four finger holes: traditional tekko have an open slot to place the hand and fist, and generally do not fit snugly. </div>
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Modern versions of <i>tekko</i>, include ninja keychain <i>tekko,</i> and the car key <i>tekko</i>. In the hands of a traditional martial artist, the <i>tekko</i> is a very effective weapon of self-defense.</div>
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Very few martial arts schools include <i>tekko</i> in their curriculum; however, most <i>Shorin-Ryu karate</i> schools train with <i>tekko</i>. So, when you sign up for <i>karate</i>, be sure to <a href="http://karatearizona.blogspot.com/">check out the school thoroughly</a>.</div>
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Then there is the <i>tekko-kagi</i>, a farming implement for reaping weeds that is considered more of a <i>ninjutsu</i> weapon. The <a href="http://www.ninjaencyclopedia.com/weapon/tekko-kagi.html"><i>tekko-kagi</i></a> included four iron spikes that appeared like a bear claw attached to a metal ring, which fit around a person’s hand or wrist.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Car keys can be quickly modified to a <i>tekko</i> or even <i>kuboton</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Practicing bunkai - traditional self-defense applications with tekko.</i></td></tr>
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