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	Bojutsu - Definition, explanation
		Bojutsu (棒術) is the martial art of using a staff weapon called bo (abbreviation of roku-shaku-bo (six-shaku-staff), a shaku being close to one foot long).
		Today bojutsu is usually associated either with Okinawan kobudo or with Japanese koryu budo.
		Japanese bojutsu is one of the core elements of classical martial training.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/b/bo/bojutsu.php (146 words)

	Kojokan Bojutsu
		Bojutsu is the art of combat with a staff.
		The movements and concepts used for Bojutsu Tanrendo contain the elements for combat with both the yari (spear), and the naginata (glaive).
		Powerful stances with strong strikes and blocking movements are the core of the Bojutsu Tanrendo, rather than mere spinning and twirling movements that are common to other bo styles.
	www.kojokan.com /bojutsu.html (108 words)

	Atlanta Budokan - Bojutsu
		Note: Bojutsu is taught as part of our aiki-bujutsu/aikido curriculum and is available to Shinkendo students as well.
		One important piece of this is bojutsu, which involves the use of a six-foot staff (bo).
		Bojutsu ranks are awarded as part of an independent grading system.
	www.atlantabudokan.com /budokan/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=32 (161 words)

	Bojutsu: The Staff and Stick Arts of Hontai Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu
		According to traditional lore of the Hontai Yoshin Ryu, the bojutsu style it incorporates was originally characteristic of the Kukishin ryu bojutsu.
		This is important to recognize in understanding Kukishin Ryu bojutsu as actively incorporated in the Hontai Yoshin Ryu.
		Nearly identical techniques can be traced from the weaponless jujutsu forms-the core of the system, at least as it is practiced today-to weaponless defenses against both long and short swords (tachi and kodachi), and to bo and hanbo kata.
	www.furyu.com /archives/issue2/hontai.html (2422 words)

	Shintaido Bojutsu [Archive] - E-Budo.com
		E-Budo.com > Koryu Bujutsu > Bo, Naginata and Yari > Shintaido Bojutsu
		01-27-2006, 05:41 PM The bojutsu of Shintaido is from Shotokai karate and is the backbone of Shintaido.
		However, Yamani Ryu, from what I have seen tends to still be very Okinawan in flavor and does not seem to share the movement elements of Kukishin Ryu because it was not derived from naginata jutsu as Kukishin was.
	www.e-budo.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-32548.html (460 words)

	Kodo Senyokai Shobukyoku and the Teachers
		Applicants for Kukishin Ryu Bojutsu and Jujutsu Kaiden Menkyo and Shobukyoku Kyohan:
		Applicants for Kukishin Ryu Bojutsu and Jujutsu Kaiden Menkyo and Shobukyoku Kyoran:
		Bojutsu is getting to be regarded as important not only by the Police Department, but the common people in modern times・・・・ Bojutsu performance by Kiba Koshiro is fabulous.
	www.shinjin.co.jp /kuki/hyoho/history05_e.htm (938 words)

	Bojutsu
		Bojutsu (棒術) is the art of using a staff weapon called bo (abbreviation of roku-shaku-bo (six-shaku-staff), a shaku being close to one foot long).
		Today bojutsu is usually associated either with Okinawan kobudo or with Japanese koryu budo.
		In the Okinawan context, the weapon is frequently referred to as the kon.
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/b/bo/bojutsu.html (132 words)

	japan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Bojutsu, a system of martial art using the bo, a staff 5' long in Japan and 6' long in Okinawa, was practiced by Japanese feudal warriors.
		The bojutsu practitioner grips the bo, or staff, with both hands and strikes, pokes, blocks, parries, deflects, sweeps, and holds the opponent.
		One aspect of bojutsu is the art of the long-staff (length of a spear).
	www.jrn.columbia.edu /studentwork/newmedia/masters/chopfear/interactive%20map/japan.html (249 words)

	Bojutsu - Viquipèdia
		El bojutsu és una art marcial originària del Japó que estudia el maneig del bastó llarg.
		El bojutsu (棒術) és l'art d'usar un arma en forma de bastó anomenada bo (abreviatura de roku-shaku-bo, bo de sis shaku).
		El bojutsu japonès és un dels elements principals de l'entrenament marcial clàssic (bugei jyuuhappan).
	ca.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bojutsu (278 words)

	Contentness
		Ranging in size from a simple club to a spearlike shaft, the bo is an ancient weapon.
		Gripping the staff with both hands, bojutsu techniques are executed by striking, thrusting, deflecting, sweeping, and holding.
		Because the staff was a wooden, non-bladed weapon, it was favored among those social classes the forbid bloodshed.
	library.thinkquest.org /C004474/bojutsu/bojutsubasics.html (124 words)

	Amazon.com: bojutsu: Books (Site not responding. Last check: )
		his brush," it is important to understand one aspect of bojutsu is that you cannot always choose the quality of wood...
		bujutsu include kenjutsu (fencing), sojutsu (the art of the spear), bojutsu (the art of the staff), and a variety of martially...
		In addition, bojutsu is a very important part of the curriculum, since it...
	www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=bojutsu&tag=540-20&index=books&link_code=qs&page=1 (1079 words)

	BOJUTSU
		Bojutsu was practiced by Japanese feudal warriors, although systematic bojutsu did not develope until the late Kamakura (1192-1333) or early Muromachi (1338-1598) periods.
		ripping the staff with both hands, bojutsu is executed by striking, poking, blocking, parrying, deflecting, sweeping, and holding.
		The position of the hands on the staff determines whether the strike is made from long or short distances, making the weapon, or bo, and bojutsu, itself, suitable for close-range or long-range combat.
	www.geocities.com /Colosseum/Sideline/5762/bojutsu.html (585 words)

	Aikido Shobukan Dojo
		It was created in the 1960s by author Hiroyuki Aoki-who trained for many years in karate and bojutsu stick fighting before going on to establish this new system.
		It is sure to be of interest to students of martial arts and to people who are looking for an enjoyable form of exercise that also offers a way to greater spiritual centeredness.
		For years he was a close discipline of renowned karate master Shigeru Egami, and in his study of karate he rose to the highest rank, of fifth-level fl belt.
	www.aikido-shobukan.org /books/View.aspx?id=1114 (595 words)

	Aikido and Aikibujutsu Tanren Kenkyukai in Los Angeles
		Bojutsu and Keibojutsu are technical inclusions that are unique to our organization.
		Bojutsu requires extensive twisting of the body, so one develops softer and more flexible shoulder and hip movements that are useful for aikido, shinkendo, and other budo.The swinging techniques are split into shokyu, chukyu, and jokyu levels.
		Bojutsu also involves kamae, attacks, blocks, solo kata, and paired kumite (juppon and jugo kumite), and serves as an important basic foundation for other weaponry styles such as naginata or yari, which are longer polearm weapons historically.
	www.aiki-buken.com /aikibujutsu.html (1832 words)

	BoJutSu
		As supplementary to their karate training my students are taught BoJutSu.
		BoJutSu is an armed system of combat centreing around the use of a long wooden staff called a Bo.
		The Bo can vary in length and size depending on the style of martial art.
	www.authenticshotokan.com /bojutsu.htm (388 words)

	Kukishin-ryu bojutsu [Archive] - E-Budo.com
		E-Budo.com > Koryu Bujutsu > Bo, Naginata and Yari > Kukishin-ryu bojutsu
		Kurodo finally succeeded in moving the Emperor to Yoshino Zodo, which became the temporary imperial palace and marked the beginning of the Nancho Era.
		Afterwards, Kurodo continued to deepen his knowledge of bojutsu and created Kuji Kyutsu Kyuju Kyuhon.
	www.e-budo.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-9032.html (934 words)

	Bojutsu - Karate, Kungfu, Wrestling, Mixed Fighting Information Source
		Bojutsu, translated as "staff technique", is an ancient Japanese martial art that specializes in manipulating the weapon bo which is commonly reffered to as a "staff".
		Presently, Bojutsu is used as a training method in several Japanese martial arts and Okinawan fighting traditions.
		It is important to note that this is the very same weapon that the Okinawans call kon.
	wikimartialarts.org /main/index.php/Bojutsu (94 words)

	Escuelas
		Since the purpose of bujutsu is to protect your life and the lives of your family, it is meaningless if you apply yourself to bujutsu at the expense of your family and your career.
		Because bojutsu is for the purpose of protecting yourself and your family, you may have to fight your opponent to the death.
		If it was known that I was practising bojutsu, I might be ambushed or caught up in kakedameshi, which was the practice of picking fights to test opponents ability and gain practical fighting experience.
	www.sakuratakekan.org /escuelas/motobu/motobu_ingles.htm (3591 words)

	Total Stick Fighting, Shintaido Bojutsu - Équipement d'arts martiaux
		It was created in 1960s by author Hiroyuki Aoki - who trained for many years in karate and bojutsu stick fighting before going on to establish this new system.
		One of the most popular of these is Shintaido bojutsu, which uses a very long (six-foot) wooden staff, or bo.
		Shintaido bojutsu is considered by many to be the most exciting area of Shintaido.
	www.kamikaze.com /securestore/c175178p169189.1.html (519 words)

	new_video_release
		his video on bojutsu introduces the learner to the four ritualized patterns of development employed by Oshiro-ha Yamaneryu kobudo.
		From the village of Samukawa in the old castle district of Shuri, Chinen Sanda was born the son of a Pechin class Kemochi during the later part of Okinawa's old Ryukyu Kingdom.
		Despite his proficiency in several kinds of bojutsu, Chinen most favored the traditions of Sakugawa and Shikiyanaka, but is probably best remembered for being a brilliant innovator.
	www.koryu-uchinadi.com /new_video_release.htm (1156 words)

	KODANSHA INTERNATIONAL
		It was created in the 1960s by author Hiroyuki Aoki—who trained for many years in karate and bojutsu stick fighting before going on to establish this new system.
		It is sure to be of interest to students of martial arts and to people who are looking for an enjoyable form of exercise that also offers a way to greater spiritual centeredness.
		For years he was a close disciple of renowned karate master Shigeru Egami, and in his study of karate he rose to the highest rank, of fifth-level fl belt.
	www.kodansha-intl.com /books/html/en/9784770023834.html (573 words)

	American Samurai.com
		When Kishaba Chokei sensei came back from mainland Japan, he didn't have a place to stay, so he lived at his brother Chogi's house, which was where I used to come to practice karate with him.
		I used to train bojutsu with Chogi sensei in his veranda.
		Halfway up the stairs he turned around and swung the sai-just once-in front of my face and said: "This is how you are supposed to swing the sai." That was the only time he showed me. He said that as far as the small weapons were concerned, I had to study on my own.
	www.americansamurai.com /v2samp15.html (1809 words)

	» Good Tips to Remember When Using the Bo for Bojutsu Bamboo \| Martial Arts Information
		While how the bo is used may vary in the different types of martial arts that utilize it, the following is typical for the Japanese martial art, Bojutsu.
		Roughly translated from Japanese, Bojutsu means “the technique of the bo stick.” A bo is a long staff typically made from wood, but can sometimes be covered in metal.
		When using the bo, remember that it is a weapon.
	www.bambamboo.com /japanese-martial-arts/good-tips-bo-bojutsu.html (340 words)

	The Evolution of Classical Jojutsu
		By the end of the feudal era it is estimated that over 300 ryu had made bojutsu a part of their training, and even those bugeisha from styles which did not feature the bo were made familiar with its employment and the best defenses against it.
		Most techniques for countering the bo by the well-trained swordsman involved his using the katana to slash at the wooden bo at an angle that would hack through it, cutting the bo down and significantly reducing its effectiveness.
		With the protecting bands or strips of metal, the weapon was much more difficult to chop or cut and the bojutsu exponent was at a better advantage in the encounter.
	www.koryu.com /library/dlowry11.html (3250 words)

	The Aikido FAQ: Biography of Sokaku Takeda
		Takeda Sokaku was born the second son of Takeda Sokichi on October 10, 1859 in the Takeda mansion in Oike in Aizu, present-day Fukushima prefecture.
		As a boy, Sokaku learned kenjutsu, bojutsu, sumo, and Daito-ryu from his father, and studied Ono-ha Itto-ryu at the Yokikan dojo under Shibuya Toba.
		In 1873, Sokaku traveled with his father to the dojo of his father's friend, swordsman Sakakibara Kenkichi.
	www.aikidofaq.com /history/takeda.html (714 words)

	YouTube - Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu Heiho Bojutsu
		a video clip that i found of some of the bojutsu from Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu.
		Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu Bojutsu Bo Koryu Heiho Budo
		After making your selection, copy and paste the embed code above.
	www.youtube.com /watch?v=2K0ary9MR08 (336 words)

	Bojutsu - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
		Bojutsu - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
		Bojutsu (棒術) is the art of using a staff weapon
		Today bojutsu is usually associated either with Okinawan kobudo
	www.music.us /education/B/Bojutsu.htm (351 words)

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