Tawata no Sai (or 慈元の釵 in Japanese) is a Ryukyu Kobujutsu Sai Kata. This kata was developed by Meigantu Tawata (1814 – 1884), a feudal warrior. In this video (recorded on 16 May 2025), budoka Johan Oldenkamp, a former national champion from the Netherlands, performs this Sai Kata by Master Tawata (or 多和田 in Japanese). For more information on Ryukyu Kobujutsu, go to : https://Ryukyu-Kobujutsu.org