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Karate doesn't teach weapons. Hence the name "empty hand." However, some karate schools include a kobudo (weapons) program.

The weapons taught in karate schools vary with the style. Ones I've seen being taught include:

  • Bo (six-foot staff)
  • Jo (shorter staff)
  • Tonfa - Handle for mill stone, looks like a club with a handle
  • Sai - The 'forks'
  • Kama - small sickles
  • Nunchaku
  • Spear
  • Shield and sword (Small shield made from turtle shell, short sword/long knife)
  • Eku- Oar

Well, as Karate literally means 'The way of the empty hand', weapons aren't traditionally used. However, in my style of Karate (Shukokai) we often study defenses against Bo Staffs and nunchaku, but not actually how to use them. It mostly depends on what Karate style you learn.
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