Why Kobudo?

Ancient Martial Arts: Kobudo

Our mission is the study of “kobudo” – Japan’s “old martial arts” so that we can hone our spirits, and strengthen our bodies. Fortunately, our “jissen” – “realistic combat” outlook on this training reminds us of the commonality we have with one another as people.

Martial Arts: A Key To Enoying Life

By experiencing over and over again the harsh emotional environment of combat or fighting, we are able to see the beauty of our daily existence. If you spend time on the mat, with your partners playing the roles of aggressive “attackers” who are constantly trying to push, punch, kick, cut, and throw you, it’s pretty hard to get upset about life’s daily mundane troubles.