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Kobudo may not be as universally known as other forms of martial arts, but it is an exceptional method of training that will greatly enhance your ability to defend yourself.
It's is also a fantastic full-body workout!
Hone Your Martial Arts Skills With Kobudo
Kobudo is a weapons-based martial art that improvises everyday items into tools for self-defense. From bicycle locks to cups of coffee, you will learn how to use your environment to your advantage in any situation.
At Sherbourne Martial Arts Academy, we also train with traditional Kobudo weapons, such as:
- Bo (6-foot staff)
- Sai (dagger-shaped truncheon)
- Tonfa (Handled club)
- Kama (sickle)
- Tinbe/Rochin (shield and spear)
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Learn the "Ancient Martial Way" at SMAA
Although having a foundation in empty-handed martial arts such as Jiu Jitsu or Karate is necessary for success in the art of Kobudo, we make sure everyone feels comfortable and is able to learn at their own pace.
Our system guides students from the basics to the most intricate kata. With the mastery of each kata, students are exposed to a variety of new skills and weapons. You'll be amazed at how much you're learning while having so much fun!
Belt System
| Kata | Lineages | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shihonuke (Bo) (yellow belt) | Sherbourne | Odo | Meazato | Kakazu | Kuniyoshi |
| Chounokun (Bo)(orange belt) | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Shyoski Nokun Ichi (Bo)(brown belt) | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Shyoski Nokun Ni (Bo) | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Tsuken Akachono Nunte (Bo) | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Tsuken Akachono Eiku (Bo) | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kina | Matayoshi |
| Shima Igiri Bo Ichi (Bo) (green belt) | Sherbourne | Odo | Kinjo | Kina | |
| Shima Igiri Bo Ni (Bo) | Sherbourne | Odo | Kinjo | Matayoshi | |
| Sakaguawa Nokun Ichi (Bo) | Sherbourne | Odo | Kakazu | Matayoshi | |
| Sakaguawa Nokun Ni (Bo) | Sherbourne | Odo | Kakazu | Kyan | |
| Tokumine Nokun Ichi (Bo) | Sherbourne | Odo | Toma | Kyan | |
| Tokumine Nokun Ni (Bo) | Sherbourne | Odo | Toma | Kuniyoshi | |
| Ko Bo (Bo) | Sherbourne | Odo | Nakamura | Kuniyoshi | Sakiyama |
| Nakamura No Sai | Sherbourne | Odo | Nakamura | Kyan | Sakiyama |
| Kyan No Sai (brown belt) | Sherbourne | Odo | Toma | Kakazu | |
| Odo No Sai Ichi | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Odo No Sai Ni | Sherbourne | Odo | Gonzalez | ||
| Chatan Yara No Sai | Sherbourne | Odo | Meazato | ||
| Odo No Tonfa Ichi(green belt) | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Odo No Tonfa Ni (brown belt) | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Odo No Nunchaku | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Odo No Kama Ichi | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Odo no Kama Ni | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Odo No Tekkos Ichi | Sherbourne | Odo | Meazato | ||
| Odo No Tekkos Ni | Sherbourne | Odo | Meazato | ||
| Kanegawa No Tinbe | Sherbourne | Sherbourne | Shapland | ||
| Bo - Bo (weapons kumite)(green belt) | Sherbourne | Odo | Kinjo | Kina | |
| Bo - Sai (weapons kumite) | Sherbourne | Odo | Nakamura | Kuniyoshi | Sakiyama |
| Bo - Tonfa (weapons kumite)(brown belt) | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Bo - Kama (weapons kumite) | Sherbourne | Odo | Matayoshi | Kakazu | Matayoshi |
| Bo - Tinbe/Rochin (weapons Kumite) | Sherbourne | Odo | Kinjo | Kina | |
| Background colours indicate belt levels | |||||
Required Kobudo Kata for Brown Belt to Black Belt is to be selected from the remaining advanced kata by the Student and Instructor considering aptitudes, abilities, and preferences.
Brown - Black requirements should include but are not limited to:
- Shyoshi Nokun Ni,
- Bo-Sai,
- Nakamura No Sai,
- Odo No Kama Ichi.
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