Tekkō: Difference between revisions
Added "External links" section |
"This weapon is also known as the tekken, and plays an important role inthe tekken video games." False. Not a single tekko (or tekken for that matter) is used, showed, or even spoken of in the games. |
||
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
Most societies view this type of weapon as being particularly anti-social, however it could be argued that it is no more anti-social than any other weapon designed to cause injury. For this reason, they are outlawed in various parts of the world, although genuine and responsible exponents of [[Okinawan kobudo]] still practice with the weapon in order to preserve and promote these ancient skills. |
Most societies view this type of weapon as being particularly anti-social, however it could be argued that it is no more anti-social than any other weapon designed to cause injury. For this reason, they are outlawed in various parts of the world, although genuine and responsible exponents of [[Okinawan kobudo]] still practice with the weapon in order to preserve and promote these ancient skills. |
||
This weapon is also known as the tekken, and plays an important role in the [[tekken]] video games.{{fact}} |
|||
Revision as of 23:05, 12 January 2007
 |
The Tekkō (鉄 tetsu "iron", 甲 kō "back of hand") is a weapon that originated in Okinawa, Japan. It is primarily a form of knuckleduster (brass knuckles). Though it is possible that they may be made of brass, other materials can be used. Tekkō can be manufactured from aluminium, wood, steel, iron, and even plastic has been used in modern times.[citation needed]
Traditionally however, they were crafted from either wood or metal and were often made from a piece of flat bar, bent into a horseshoe shape and held together by a bolt.[citation needed] Further bolts were then embedded in the flat bar to provide protrusions designs to cause injury. Other styles of tekko exhibit sharp protrusions at either end and three spikes representative of the position of the knuckles. Other designs feature a bar, pointed at either end, with a ring positioned in the middle of the bar, through which the middle finger is inserted in order to maintain a tight grip.
The tekkō is, by its nature, closely associated with the technique found in some empty hand systems but also introduces slashing and stabbing movements.[citation needed] Additionally, some forms of tekko can be used to grip, squeeze and impale various parts of the anatomy at close quarters.[citation needed]
Most societies view this type of weapon as being particularly anti-social, however it could be argued that it is no more anti-social than any other weapon designed to cause injury. For this reason, they are outlawed in various parts of the world, although genuine and responsible exponents of Okinawan kobudo still practice with the weapon in order to preserve and promote these ancient skills.
External links
- Tekko information (Ryukyu Kobujutsu Association of Great Britain)
- A maker of wooden tekkos
- Tekko article (The Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas, Texas)
- Image of some tekkos (The Society Of Promotion & Preservation of Ryukyu Classical Martial Arts, Japan)
 | This article related to weaponry is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |