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Bo jutsu differs from ken jutsu in that, unlike
the ken (sword), the bo (long stick) is a protean
weapon and any part of it can be used as a blade. In other words,
even in kumitachi (paired sword partner practice), a sword
is incapable of injuring the enemy unless the blade strikes him.
On the other hand, a bo has no edge or shaft, so it has great
versatility. Any part of its 180-centimeter length can be used for
techniques such as nagi (mowing down), tsuki (punching),
or utsu (striking).
It is said that techniques from the north and the south were integrated
with those native to Okinawa, and then further research carried
out, in order to develop the present Bo jutsu. During
training, it is important to try to apply a technique swiftly and
surely, and at the same time to conduct body handling swiftly by
constantly studying and practicing alternating offensive and defensive
moves. Kata such as Tsuken-bo, Shushi no kon,
and Sakugawa no kon, still remain today. |
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Bo jutsu Gyosho no kon
[ Demonstrator ]
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Kiyoshi Tsuha |
(Born February 15, 1944) |
Shorin-ryu, (Kyoshi 8th Dan) |
The old kata adopted by Takeshi Miyagi (Director of the Miyagi
Karate Dojo, Urasoe City) about 40 years ago have been handed
down to the present. |
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