Black Belt 1st Dan Belt Test Kobudo Syllabus

Bo 

Stepping Switch, Diagonal Strike, Chamber

Stepping Switch, Diagonal Block, Two Handed Thrust, Chamber

Stepping Switch, Forward Strike, Chamber

Stepping Switch, Diagonal Thrust, Hooking Chamber

Intermediate Partner Drills 1-6

Ryubi no Kon

Sai

Stepping High Low Flick, Punch

Stepping Side Flick, Circle Block, Thrust

Stepping Knee Strike, Inside Block, Rising Flick, Downward Flick

Stepping Rising Block, Punch

Nakandakari no Sai

Nunchaku 

Stepping Diagonal Strike, Catch, Chamber

Stepping Diagonal Strike, Upper Cut Strike, Diagonal Strike, Switch

Stepping Pushing Block, Upper Cut Block, Figure of 8, Catch

Stepping Inside Block

Kanzen Kobudo Drill 4

Our Belt testing is judged on three criteria:

Kihon – literally meaning ‘basics’. This is the practice of our basic Kobudo movements.

Kata – a pre-set sequence of movements and techniques.

Kumibo – is the drills using the bo that are done with a partner.