About Ryukonkai

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Ryukonkai is an association devoted to the study of a range of martial weapons, however is firmly founded in the concept of self defence and the perfection of character through training.

We practice  Bo, Sai, Tuifa, Nunchaku, Kama and Eku as well as empty hand, as the association considers all to be part of a rounded martial art.

Mastery of these skills is obtained through constant, hard training, which is ultimately evident in the performance of the practitioner. This training also allows integration of the whole body into the delivery of technique, resulting a kata that is not only powerful, but beautiful. A final consequence of this is the spiritual development of the practitioner. Through constant training we can arrive at an understanding of ourselves both physically and spiritually, improving the lives of both ourselves and those we interact with.

Part of the development of the practitioner, and the art overall, is the study of techniques and kata in detail. This ensures that the style grows and develops, rather than being a static reproduction of what was performed by other martial artists. This ensures that we are engaged in a living art, one that grows and develops to allow individuals to adapt the techniques to suit their one bodies and needs.

We study the full curriculum as taught at the Honbu In Okinawa and possess a registered branch licence. Our instructors hold Dan rankings issued by the Honbu and regularly travel there for instruction. All of our instructors hold the relevant weapons permits for instruction of these arts.