About
More Fun Through
Martial Arts
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.
"In the persuit of my own study of Isshin-ryū karate I was regularly dissapointed in the quality of many weapons available for my practice. They were either of poor craft or very expensive for their quality. Often both. I began to make my own weapons. Soon after others asked that I make weapons for them, and shortly after Kobudo Studio was born."
Why Custom Weapons?
In martial arts practice the weapon is not just a tool, but a functional extension 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.
"You may not always be active in the martial arts, but they always remain a part of you."
-Master Kelly Cere