Bo is the first weapon that students are introduced to when they begin training in Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan because it is the foundation of the discipline. The Bo was probably the most inconspicuous weapons of all because in daily life. It was just a pole to carry loads on the shoulders |
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The practice of Bo involves training in kihon or basic techniques, kata or pre-arranged imaginary fights, kumi or sparring, and bunkai or applications. |
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Each one of these training elements are equally important and all of them are very connected with each other. Even though there are different sizes of Bo the most commonly used and known is the roku shaku Bo which is almost 6 feet. Besides the 6 foot Bo, there are 3 feet and 4 feet Bo as well as long ones ranging from 8 feet to 9 feet to 13 feet. |
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BO-JUTSU program |
15 hojo-undo![]() |
Bo Hojo Undo Dai Ichi
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Bo Hojo Undo Dai Ni
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Bo Hojo Undo Dai San |
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5 kata |
Shushi no Kun |