Michael Leonard is a visual artist in the Rochester NY area. After seeing his own kids having "far too much fun" without him in the dojo, Michael joined the world of Isshin-ryū karate and in 2024 was granted the rank of Nidan.
Why Custom Weapons?
In martial arts practice the weapon is not just a tool, but a functional extnesion of the body. Well crafted weapons become easier to use with practice and time. Poorly crafted weapons can cause frustration and in some cases injury.
Handcrafted Quality weaponey
Sai
A well-balanced sai, is a weapon that becomes a joy to use. A poorly balanced sai can cause injury and present an inappropriate challenge to a learner. We make all of our Sai from 304 stainless steel and hand-wrap the rope handles so that every weapon is sized and appropriately balanced for each individual. If you have questions about sizing please ask. We are more than happy to help.
NunchAku
Our nunchaku are designed using a traditional tapered octagon form and rope tie. Though the design is traditional we add a modern twist with various hardwoods and paracord ropes resulting in a high-quality weapon with plenty of personal flair.
The rope is tied so that it can be easily adjusted or replaced as you please.
Want to retie or adjust your nunchaku? Take a look at our instructional video here
TONFA
Our tonfa are entirely hand crafted, made from various hardwoods, and sanded to a silky smooth finish before they are coated with a protective layer of wax. As soon as you receive them they are ready to go and over time and use they will develop a patina lasting years to come.
Patches
Patches are fun. Some show off personality, others show where we have been. Our patches are original designs that we love to share with folks arround us.