The branch of Kempo known as Bukiho Kempo Kobujutsu literally means "weapon principle fist law ancient martial art." Bukiho encompasses the ancient Japanese and Okinawan method of teaching weapons through Mukei and Jiyu Kata, respectively. Through it, the student learns to use a wide range of traditional martial arts weapons. The ultimate goal of such training is the ability to use everything, from a sword to a purse, as an effective weapon.