International Kobudo Association

The International Kobudo Association is dedicated to the preservation and instruction of Traditional Okinawan Kobudo (weapons arts) as passed down from master teacher to master teacher. Shihan Rudy Crosswell, 9th Dan, Hanshi has studied weapons over several decades (see bio) and is the chief instructor for the IKA. Our association recognized the diverse values found in all lines of traditional Kobudo and practices and teaches a broad syllabus of Kata and technique drawn from many of them. The list includes Taira, Matayoshi, Yamani, the Kenshin-ryu of Teruo Hayashi and several village or family styles such as from Eiko Miyazato, Ufuchiku and Nakaima.

One may study Kobudo regardless of the style of karate you practice. Many schools are now adding weapons training to their curriculum. Students are enjoying the dynamics of a new separate art to study and be graded in. Your Kobudo grade should be separate from your karate grade as it is a whole other art form just as sword or Aikido would be.

The International Kobudo Association is affiliated with and endorsed by the International Seibukan Martial Arts Association of Kyoto, Japan, Menjo (diplomas of rank) are therefore internationally certified.

A sample list of Kata that we teach and practice up through Go Dan follows. You will see it is comprehensive and diverse.

If you have an interest in studying Okinawan Kobudo as a member of our organization, we welcome your application. You may apply as an individual or as a branch dojo. Please email us at: info@azbudokan.com

Kata Syllabus

BO

 Sunakake No Kon

Kenshin Ryu Bo Sho Dan

Kenshin Ryu Bo Ni Dan

Kenshin Ryu Bo San Dan

Kihon Bo

Shushi No Kon Sho

Shushi No Kon Dai

Ku Bo

Tenryu No Kon

Koryu Shushi No Kon

Miyazato No Kon

Matsuhiga No Kon

Kartin No Kon

Yonegawa No Kon

Sakugawa No Kon

Choun No Kon

Shirotaru No Kon

Tsui Sashi Ume no Kon

SAI

 Shi Ho Hai No Sai

Saijutsu Sho Dan

Kokuba Chatanyara No Sai

Chatanyara No Sai

Chatanyara No Sai Dai

Ryueiryu Sai Jutsu Sho Dan (Kuniyoshi)

Ryueiryu Sai Jutsu Ni Dan (Kuniyoshi)

Matsuhiga No Sai

Uhuchiku No Sai

TONFA

Kokuba No Tonfa Sho

Kokuba No Tonfa Dai

Kihon Tonfa

Shiho Hai No Tonfa

Miyazato No Tonfa

Matshuhiga No Tonfa

Hamahiga No Tonfa

Kina No Tonfa 

OTHER

Nitan Bo Sho Dan

Maezato No Nunchaku

Shi Ho Hai No Nunchaku

Kokuba Nicho Nunchaku

Sukakake No Eku

Maezato No Tekko

Odo No Tekko (Matayoshi)

Tozan No Nichokama

Ryuei Nichokama

Oyata No Nichokama

Matayoshi Nunti Bo

Kanegawa No Tenpei

ARIZONA BUDOKAN

Kobudo Rank Guidelines