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The Ryukyu Classical Martial Arts were developed as a means of self-defence, dating back at least 7 centuries.

In the present time, a master of the martial arts is keeping it alive. Kisho Inoue demonstrates the secret techniques passed down for generations in the video.

The traditional fighting style uses unusual weapons, such as the Eiku. The martial arts take advantage of the opponent’s blind spot. The use of Eiku and the pair of Rochin and Tinbe has complex moves to block the opponent’s eyes to win. Other weapons are also used like the nunchaku, sai, and tonfa. 

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