One thing that I have always wondered is whether or not karate and kobudo systems have direct links. I have seen separate styles of kobodu and I have seen completely integrated systems where weapon skills directly transfer into empty hand. A good example of this is the fact that some karate systems teach empty hand and weapon forms that share the same name, ie gojushiho dai and gojushiho sai.
At some point during the development of both, was there a point where the systems were integrated? If so, when did they diverge? Or, did karate and kobudo develop separately?
At some point during the development of both, was there a point where the systems were integrated? If so, when did they diverge? Or, did karate and kobudo develop separately?