Importance of Kobudo Kata
Kobudo Kata is so important in any system. You learn how to combine different techniques and movements together with the weapon you are training on. It allows one to bring harmony between oneself and the weapon. The weapon becomes and extension of your body! Within Kenshin Kan we have a variety of Kobudo Katas that we are required to learn based on rank. We also ensure that each student learns the bunkai (practical application) of each technique within the kata.
Kobudo Kata Requirements
Rank | Kata |
6th Kyu | Bo Shodan |
5th Kyu | Bo Nidan |
4th Kyu | Sai Shodan, Bo Jitsu |
3rd Kyu | Sai Nidan |
2nd Kyu | Sai Jitsu |
1st Kyu | Bo Sandan |
Sho Dan | Kama Shodan, Syushi no Kon Sho |
Ni Dan | Bo Yondan, Sai Sandan |
San Dan | Tonfa Shodan, Tokumine No Kon |
Yon Dan | Kama Nidan, Syushi no Kon Dai |
Godan | Soken no Nunchaku, Teco |
Rokudan | Sakugawa No Kon Sho |
Nanadan | Tsuken Sunakakai no Kon |