Kobudo

Traditional Okinawan Weapons



Okinawan Kobudo is a Japanese term that can be translated as "old martial way of Okinawa". It generally refers to the classical weapon traditions of Okinawan martial arts, such as the Bo, Sai, Tunkua (or Toonfa), Nunchaku, Nunti Bo, Jo (three foot staff), and Eku (oar), along with other more esoteric weapons.

The Upland Defense Arts Center provides training in Matayoshi Kobudo as preserved by the Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan International under the direction of Franco Sanguinetti Sensei. Robert Johnson of the USKL is a member and affiliated instructor of Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan. Sensei Johnson strives to teach both the weapons tradition and the budo spirit as he has been taught by Sanguinetti Sensei.

All students studying Kobudo at the Upland Defense Arts Center will be required to pay a minimal yearly fee and become members of the Matayoshi Kobudo Kodokan International. Training at the USKL is currently held on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and costs $40.00* per month.

*Prices subject to change

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