Blue Belt Test Kobudo Syllabus

Bo

Stepping Switch, Diagonal Strike, Chamber

Stepping Switch, Diagonal Block, Two Handed Thrust, Chamber

Stepping Switch, Roundhouse Block, Diagonal Cut, Combo Block, Diagonal Strike, Chamber

Intermediate Partner Drills 1-2

Kanzen Kobudo Drill 1

Sai 

Stepping High Low Flick, Punch

Stepping Side Flick, Downward Flick

Stepping Outside Block, Downward Flick

Stepping Rising Block

Kanzen Kobudo Drill 2

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

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.