Okinawan kobudo; traditional martial arts of the Ryukyu Islands
Refers to the classical weapon-based martial arts originating in the Ryukyu Islands, distinct from modern Okinawan karate.
See also: 古武道
Okinawan kobudo includes weapon techniques such as the staff and sai.
古武道 is a broader term for traditional Japanese martial arts, while 琉球古武術 specifically refers to those from the Ryukyu Islands.
Compound of 琉球 (Ryukyu) + 古武術 (old martial arts). The term is modern, used to distinguish the traditional weapon arts of Okinawa from other martial arts.