Kobu Nicho Gama - Kama Kata

This page provides details for the kama kata known as Kobu Nicho Gama. This is a weapons-based kata used in Karate focused on the small scythe-like weapon known as a kama.

For additional weapon katas, please visit the main Martial Arts Weapon Katas section.

Written Instructions

• Bow with kamas in left hand
• Present kamas - Hold straight out, grab one with right hand, circle up and down to parallel stance
• Turn head to left, left outwards block, right step w/ strike down
• Turn head to right, right outwards block, left step w/ strike down
• Left outside block to front, left hook around neck, right step w/ strike down
• Slide to right, right neck hook, left step w/ strike down
• Slide to left, left neck hook, right step w/ strike down

Reference Sources

1. Kata information is courtesy of Mike at MBD Martial Arts, http://www.mbdmartialarts.com/, Added - 04/13/15