Custom Kobudo

What We Do ...

In my 13 years of training in karate and kobudo, I have observed there is a demand for better quality kobudo weapons, especially among experienced practitioners. Historically weapons shipped from Okinawa have set the standard, but when shipping costs are considered, they are expensive. Furthermore, weapons ordered online have fixed sizing options. Serious martial artists prefer to use quality gear that is sized for them.

So, to meet this demand, I have launched Custom Kobudo, where I can offer my woodworking skills to the martial arts community.

These weapons are sized to your personal requirements. I use only the finest grades of hardwood available. For bo, available woods are White Oak and Purpleheart. For eku, Red Oak is standard. For tonfa, white oak is standard, and may be round or rectangular in style. In the rectangular style, white oak or cherry wood may be combined with purpleheart. Other wood species may be available on request. All weapons are hand made in the traditional Okinawan style. Bo may be round or octagonal. Delivery is within 30 days – because these are personalised weapons, I do not maintain inventory. On request, weapons can be personalized with your initials at no charge.