Get Started Today

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)

 

Sherboune tonfa kobudo

WKKJO Kobudo Kumi Samples

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

KataLineages
Shihonuke (Bo) (yellow belt)SherbourneOdoMeazatoKakazuKuniyoshi
Chounokun (Bo)(orange belt)SherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Shyoski Nokun Ichi (Bo)(brown belt)SherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Shyoski Nokun Ni (Bo)SherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Tsuken Akachono Nunte (Bo)SherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Tsuken Akachono Eiku (Bo)SherbourneOdoMatayoshiKinaMatayoshi
Shima Igiri Bo Ichi (Bo) (green belt)SherbourneOdoKinjoKina
Shima Igiri Bo Ni (Bo)SherbourneOdoKinjoMatayoshi
Sakaguawa Nokun Ichi (Bo)SherbourneOdoKakazuMatayoshi
Sakaguawa Nokun Ni (Bo)SherbourneOdoKakazuKyan
Tokumine Nokun Ichi (Bo)SherbourneOdoTomaKyan
Tokumine Nokun Ni (Bo)SherbourneOdoTomaKuniyoshi
Ko Bo (Bo)SherbourneOdoNakamuraKuniyoshiSakiyama
Nakamura No SaiSherbourneOdoNakamuraKyanSakiyama
Kyan No Sai (brown belt)SherbourneOdoTomaKakazu
Odo No Sai IchiSherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Odo No Sai NiSherbourneOdoGonzalez
Chatan Yara No SaiSherbourneOdoMeazato
Odo No Tonfa Ichi(green belt)SherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Odo No Tonfa Ni (brown belt)SherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Odo No NunchakuSherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Odo No Kama IchiSherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Odo no Kama NiSherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Odo No Tekkos IchiSherbourneOdoMeazato
Odo No Tekkos NiSherbourneOdoMeazato
Kanegawa No TinbeSherbourneSherbourneShapland
Bo - Bo (weapons kumite)(green belt)SherbourneOdoKinjoKina
Bo - Sai (weapons kumite)SherbourneOdoNakamuraKuniyoshiSakiyama
Bo - Tonfa (weapons kumite)(brown belt)SherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Bo - Kama (weapons kumite)SherbourneOdoMatayoshiKakazuMatayoshi
Bo - Tinbe/Rochin (weapons Kumite)SherbourneOdoKinjoKina
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.

What People are Saying

Don't Wait - Join Today!

We can't wait for your or your child to join our martial arts classes. For more information on any classes offered at Sherbourne, simply fill out this form or sign up for a free trial class and we'll get you started!


Add a new location

Edit Location

Add up to 5 images to create a gallery for this location.

×