Description

The Eku is a famous Okinawan weapon that had its origin in the oar used by Okinawan fishermen. Sensei Demura and his team teach the poking, slashing and smashing techniques that fishermen used to defend themselves against the samurai who were attacking them. These techniques are also included in the two most popular Okinawan Eku katas: Eku Bo Kihon Kata and Shiken Shitahaku Sunakake No Kon.  Also includes the history of the Eku, basics and more. 44 minutes.

Master Fumio Demura is a world renown Japanese master of karate and kobudo. He holds the rank of 9th dan in Shito Ryu karate.