Kama-Jutsu Renzoku-Kumite | 鎌術 連続組手

Kama-Jutsu (or 鎌術 in Japanese) includes the fighting techniques ( 術 Jutsu) with a sickle or billhook ( 鎌 Kama) according to Ryukyu Kobujutsu. Next, Renzoku (or 連続 in Japanese) means ‘continuous’, and Kumite (or 組手 in Japanese) literally means ‘grappling hands’, but is loosely translated here as ‘fighting’. Combined, Renzoku-Kumite is a continuous drill of blocks and attacks with a sparring partner. The purpose of this form of exercise is to develop confidence, timing, and distancing with an opponent. This is for reaching greater progress in training and technical control. In this video (recorded on 26 August 2024), budoka Johan Oldenkamp, a former national champion from the Netherlands, performs the basic continuous drill sequence for the Kama. For more information, go to:
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