I.S.A. Kobudo Requirements

Requirements For I.S.A. Kobudo Tiltles

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1. Must have at least five (5) years in the martial arts.
2. For Gakusha and above: must be at least 1st Dan in Karate or an equivalent art.
3. Must meet minimum age requirements: Gakusei 12 years and over; Gakusha 17 – 24 years; Tachi 25 – 34 years;
Renshi 35 – 40 years.
4. Must be able to perform the following number of traditional Kobudo weapons and forms. (Number of forms is a cumulative total utilizing any combination of weapons.)
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Kyu/Jr Gakusei 3 weapons 4 forms

1st Dan Gakusha 3 weapons 6 forms

2nd Dan Gakusha 4 weapons 9 forms

3rd Dan Tachi 5 weapons 12 forms

4th Dan Tachi 6 weapons 15 forms

5th & 6th Dan Renshi 6 weapons 18 forms

7th & 8th Dan Kyoshi 7 weapons 21 forms

9th & 10th Dan Hanshi 8 weapons 25 forms

Must know the history of each weapon

Must be able to demonstrate five (5) self – defense techniques (immobilizations) and twenty (20) or more disabling techniques with each weapon. All techniques must be done with control and good focus (Buki kime) as not to injure your opponent

Must be able to perform the use of weapon against another

Must be able to defend with all weapons against the Bo or Jo

Must be able to perform and manipulate each weapon in the four basic postures:
Standing - Kneeling - sitting - Lying Down.

Must submit a letter requesting a Review to the Director, accompanied by a Letter of Recommendation from a titled Kobudo Instructor who meets all of the above specifications

Must have no history of acts of violence or mental instability

**Note: Three (3) “attached to the hand” weapons, are considered the same as one (1) manipulatable weapon