Kohanians excel in the use of melee weaponry, to reach their high level of proficiency, a young Kohanian decides on a weapon they wish to devote their life to training in. As their schooling progresses, a Kohanian is required to take classes and spend time practicing with their weapon of choice. And after they 'graduate' from their studies at the nearest temple, if they wish to continue to train in the use of their weapon, they are sent off to the To'Yaree, or Warrior, academy where they spend another several years going through advanced training before being released to join the military.
If the Kohanian does not wish to join the planetary protection force, it is at this time that they will arrange passage to the Imhotep, and possibly be sent to another nation to serve with them. A good example of this would be Deacon, security personel on the Nepleslian research station, Cirrus.
Most students choose a blade as their weapon of choice. Of all the classes of weapons, the blade has the deepest roots to the traditions of Kohana in the eyes of the student, and most of the Kapua and Nagual clans see the blade as more useful than any other classification of weapon.
The members of the Tikbalang prefer the use of crushing weapons, as with their larger size and muscle, they are able to swing the larger and heavier of these weapons to greater effect. Also, in the field of battle, most things could be considered a crushing weapon in the properly trained hands.
Favorites of the Guaeko clan, polearms are also one of the only weapons allowed to be carried on holy ground. To the untrained, a polearm is a hindrance and difficult to wield, to the master it is an extension of oneself.
Close combat weapons are normally chosen by members of the Kapua clan, for their ease of concealment. But any clan can devote themselves to these weapons, adding their clan's personal advantages to the training.
All students are given basic knowledge and training in the ways of ranged combat, limited mostly to the short and long bows. But the difference between a student learning to use the bow for hunting, and the student of the bow's prowess with it is monumental. A graduating student with just the passing knowledge can hit an animal while both are moving at a run, a student devoting their life to ranged combat could call the exact place he would put the arrow or bolt.