Bojutsu

Bo [Staff] Jutsu [Art]

Overview

The foundation of a good martial artist is Taijutsu, Biken-jutsu and Bo-jutsu. One must first learn Taijutsu properly before being able to training in staff.

Bo-jutsu training is comprised of using a 3 foot (Hanbo) and 6 foot (Rokushakubo) Bo (wooden stick/staff) for bowing, stances, striking, thrusting, blocking, rolling, locking, breath control, holding a staff, etc. The techniques come from various schools such as the following:

Kukishinden Happo Biken-jutsu
Kukishin Ryu Shobukyoku
Tenshin Hyoho Kukishinden Ryu
Hontai Kukishin Ryu
Shinden Tatara Ryu
Yagyu Shingan Ryu

Related arts are Jo-jutsu (3/4 staff), Tanbo-jutsu (small stick), Kasa-no-jutsu (umbrella/cane), and Tessenjutsu/Sensu Dori (iron fan). These arms however are usually taught at higher levels.

What You Will Learn

Striking
Thrusting
Stances
Blocking
Knife defense and disarms
Joint manipulation
Locks
Kata