Bukiho is commonly thought of as the study of weapons, and in Kiyojute Ryu the Kempoka is trained in over sixty weapons of ancient tradition.  This is the reason the art is called the Bukiho Kempo Kobujutsu, in reference to the ancient weapons of combat tradition.

But the Kiyojute Ryu Kempoka is not learning the ancient weapon as only an exercise or with the idea of ever using the ancient weapons themselves.  Bukiho literally means, martial tool principle.  Thus the Kempoka of Kiyojute Ryu learn the principle of manipulating anything, following the idea of a tool used in a martial way, for self defense.

The Bukiho teaches a Kempoka certain principles that relate to the use of anything as a weapon, then by practicing with traditional weapons, the Kempoka can use anything in their environment as a weapon.  Having trained with a Hambo (two-foot stick), the practitioner can use a hammer, large screwdriver, umbrella, and the like in self defense.

Learning the Bo allows a Kempoka to use a rake, broom, mop, etc. as weapons.  Even the use of coins and other small items, such as pens, is mastered by practicing with Shaken and Bo Shuriken in the traditional way.

When the Kiyojute Ryu Kempoka has mastered Bukiho Kempo Kobujutsu, they are never unarmed, for literally everything in their environment is a weapon.  At work, pens, scissors, lamps and more are weapons.  At school, books, pencils, notebooks, rulers, erasers and more are weapons.  Even in the shower, washcloths, soap, shampoos, and other items are weapons.

Bukiho teaches a person how to use the things in their environment to their advantage, so that in cases of emergency, principles are understood so that everyday items are used advantageously.


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