Originating in Okinawa as small harvesting sickles, the Kama has since been adapted as a weapon whose use is taught in many mainstream martial arts.

What is the Kama used for?

The kama is often taught in schools to help students develop a feel for bladed weapons, and to develop two handed coordination as well as increase reflexes and speed.

What Kama is right for me?

With such a wide variety of Kamas available it is important to find one suited to your needs.

For demonstration, lightweight Kamas with shorter handles are preferred. Often, blades for competition are vented with large circular holes to further reduce weight and increase the speed of the Kama. Handles are also planed, or shaved down slightly in the direction of the blade, and like tapering; this increases the aerodynamic efficiency of the weapon, making it cut through the air more quickly.

Demonstration Kamas

Mike Chaturantabut Signature Kama		Demonstration Kama		Switchblade Demonstration Kama

For training

Most students begin their training with non-metal bladed kamas to get acclimated to the weapon and to improve safety. Wooden, plastic and padded blades are the most common.

Training Kamas

Wood Bladed Kama		XMA Extreme Foam Kama		Wooden Kama		Foam Training Kama

For strength and speed development

Heavier, wooden kama with metal blades are used to develop strength. The heavier materials will work and develop the muscles, and make the transition to lighter demonstration style kamas easy and natural.

For strength development

Steel Kama		Canadian Ash Competition Kama		Black Studded Competition Kama		Kamas

Will I need anything else?

A kama case will make it easier to carry your kamas, and protect them while you are transporting them.

Kama cases

Kama Briefcase		Kama Case