Ultimate Basics Guide of Kobudo "Bo"｜Yusuke in Okinawa Ep.20

[@KarateDojowaKu]

❓When thinking about the aim of the attack, is there anything you focus on? ❓Which kobudo weapons would you like to try out? ❓Which kobudo weapons is your favorite? 🥋FREE TRIAL｜Online Group Lesson🥋 Program Details: karateintokyo.com/ Any questions or concerns? → Email me at [e-mail] Please support the channel :) paypal.me/karateintokyo?locale.x=en_US Episode #1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppbMdJWuisR3bMk Yusuke In Okinawa Playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJSTi6iar9uebKc

[@kodain]

Tonfa is probably the one I feel the most connection to, but the shield and spear would be cool to try out.

[@Themusic8074]

1 - Throat is my main target 2 - Sai would be a nice weapon to try 3 - I never did Kobudo :( but it would be Bo

[@franciscoj5945]

1) How to gripping the weapon, trajectory and target. 2) I practice Matayoshi Kobudo, but never tried Tinbe + Ronshin (I hope try it soon!, its an advanced weapon). 3) Bo and Sai, for me, Tunkuwa is the most difficult, maybe nunchaku too.

[@manorueda1432]

I've never done kobudo (nor anything similar), but when I practice kicks I usually aim to the temples, but of course, it depends on many factors (distance, the height of the opponent, its position, etc). If I ever get to practice some form of kobudo, surely the bo would be my first option.

[@camiloiribarren1450]

When it comes to aiming an attack, i tend to focus more on the body since it’s a larger target to hit When I get to do it for the first time, I think I would try out the nunchaku and the eku Of the kobudo weapons, I would say that the Bo and the nunchaku would be my favorite based on what I’ve seen

[@theglobalcitizenship]

I think many of your viewers would also appreciate the time it takes to correctly subtitle and translate the nuances of the Japanese language into English. Thank you for that.

[@KarateDojowaKu]

Hahaha thanks! Yes, it takes time, but I got used it because of this series!

[@wanabdulhadi1268]

I love Shimabukuro sensei’s attention to detail when teaching.

[@toxi87]

Sai are my favorite. Love the whipping strike and versatility of the attacks.

[@notuxnobux]

We do the same in aikido. I learned that we aim at the eye so the opponent cant see the exact length of the staff. Same thing with a sword. Also the best way to aim when striking with the staff is to not look where you are hitting. It might sound weird, but your aim will be much better if you just look straight at the opponent instead. If you do it this way, your aim will have be precise to the centimeter (or even less) level.

[@bhoomibhamani4290]

I agreed In karate (kumite) we also use this technique...

[@nickyjohnson3618]

Thank you for this video, Sensei. I was taught to strike the collar bones/ neck, overhead, below like an uppercut to the groin, elbow and knees, and to thrust and twist forward it backwards into the opponent essentially to loosen their grip if they managed to grasp my weapon. There is just so much to learn concerning the Bo. 😅

[@martinomalley3096]

A very informed and informative introduction to the Matayoshi style Bojutsu from Shimabukuro Sensei. Well done on your continued exploration of Okinawa Karate Kobudo. I have enjoyed the series and look forward to the next video. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@JBW886]

I liked that explanation behind the differences between the styles of kabudo. I would like to hear more around the differences in methods of training.

[@daiblaze1396]

Aim for the head I guess create the most pressure. Very enjoyable basics of Bo. I really like this style : crafty and sneaky !

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

@3:26 you have the perfect holding position. When all your opponents can see is a “dot” end of the bo it’s is a very big advantage. It gives you the option for thrust or strike. It’s too bad we don’t have competitive BO a kumi bo training with full kendo gear. I would love to train like that

[@christiandulworth4427]

My favorite is the bo and Sai because in my opinion they supplement everything else. Tsukai kata for sai demonstrates so many principles that are applied universally

[@donelmore2540]

The first Bo lesson that I remember was in the late ‘70s. The Sensei was, more or less, a contemporary of mine, but had continued to train when I stopped for a while as I had a family and had started my career. He was a talented Shodan and I was still San Kyu. Anyway, we were doing a Shotokan Kata (can’t remember which one) which he said had originally been a Bo Kata. At some point, we were supposed to do a Jodan attack, but he didn’t specify the target. After a couple of repetitions, he came by to watch me. My attack was to my opponent’s collar bone. The Sensei stopped the class and said, “Don is attacking the collar bone. Don’s a Probation Officer, everyone attack the collar bone!” LOL I have NO idea if this was the proper target, but since I was a Probation Officer, everyone had to do it my way. Still makes me laugh!

[@notsands7298]

I maybe not in karate but on kali. we have a similar weapon called bankaw, the basics taught to me are similar to this without the extending thrusts. I came across this video randomly and appreciated the details explained by Shimabukuro sensei on how to handle the Bo. will integrate it on my training. thank you

[@mohanarivanantham4659]

Nice Basic Lesson, with u r English translation. I like kobudo also... But i am practice Nunchuku only... This video help to practice other kobudo webans... Thanking u sensei...

[@arg6741]

keep going! Great Videos from guys who are fading out unfortunately

[@camiloiribarren1450]

Kobudo is really integrated and goes hand in hand with Goju and I think it’s in all Okinawan styles

[@boringguyzz]

Currently exploring the weapons on my own and so far loving the sai the most

[@alb6275]

素晴らしいです。

[@sirlysis]

I am now studying Matayoshi Kobudo. It took me a while to not hurt back hand twisting it to keep the bo on top of the arm. But I pretty much have it. Also looking forward to the kata in the next video. It was also the first one I learned.

[@falkschiffner6565]

Shimabukuro sensei is a fantastic teacher! These are my fav. episodes... (nevertheless, the other episodes were great as well!)

[@animaterob]

I'm fascinated with tekko. Please give them a try. The katas have some great applications.

[@maxmullersobrinho6666]

Great master, great lesson, great video! My favorite Kobudo weapon is Kun (Bo), because it is called "The Father of All Weapons". Also, I use another weapon from Eskrima, Filipino Martial Art, as my favorite: Yantok (baston, generally 26 inches in length).

[@thegourmet1625]

I would like to try out the Kamas. Ninjutsu used a Kusarigama which is one Kama with a long metal chain at the end. I’d like to feel these out! I like this lesson, again a very different point of view for the Bo. But I love the reason, quick deflect and strike with utilizing both sides. As blocks and attacks. Cant wait for the kata! 🥷

[@lokesh.g2692]

Thank you , ous.

[@evolvetkd8957]

I love this!!!!

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

Ideas for a reaction video: slap fighting competitions. And somewhere in the United Kingdom they have a shin kicking competition.

[@inver22wade3]

Bo is my choice of weapon.I have studied Yamani Ryu for Bo and and Shorin Ryu Karate.They have the benefit of moving the same thru the moves.You should compare the Bo kata Suji no Kun Yamani with what you are learning in your next video!

[@barrettokarate]

What's interesting is that there is an old photo of either Funakoshi or one of his early students training with the bo. So at the very least the bo was taught in shotokan early on. But for whatever reasons it was removed from most groups curriculum all together.

[@fredricclack7137]

being Shaolin, Oar, seems intriguing!

[@rodrigogali4393]

Nunchaku an tonfa are my favorites

[@2wulfmartialarts657]

I honestly would love to learn Bo and tonfa. Maybe even kama. I do use the hanbo in my style.

[@deejin25]

It's like Kenjustu when they say point the tip of your sword to the right eye of your opponent! Osu!

[@DaCostaProductions]

I would really like to see some Tonfa kihon. It's my second favorite Kobudo weapon after Bo

[@marcus6lj]

Also in thing about the aim, I think about attacking the hands and feet or ankles

[@michaelborror4399]

Tonfa seem good, but some scythes can be even better for climbing some things sometimes than kamas, although you can make a spear or barricade with a kama too.

[@marcus6lj]

The Sai is my favorite

[@sharriffchaplin3733]

Liver shot for me as boxer it ends the fight quickly and with skill efficiency especially when you step into the punch

[@mongusse8610]

i like tonfa because it is very like karate but i like nunchaku too

[@kewnst]

aiming an attack. i dont think consciously about it , its all subconscious . But if i had to put into words i dont activly track anything in sight. its all tracked in my head this allows me a very real world application of spidey sense . it also is great when they try to deceive you or do a change up . i dont ever fall for any of it becuase im not tunnel visioned on SEEing what my opponent is doing. things like the environment around me tracking individuals in 3d to predict their tactics . psychology also plays a big part. what would be the easiest thing for them to do? whats do they Tend to do in these situations? . what would a predator do in this situation ? see way to much to actively think about it! but subconsciously its easy once u practice it enough it becomes second nature. in sports we're always told to keep eye on the ball. but in a fight that gets you in trouble. like how sensei tells you to point the bo at the eye ball . its because we want to track the dangerous thing i front of us . its easy to fool people that way.

[@arthurcab]

Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that kobudo related to the several ryu of martial arts prior to the Meiji era, as opposed to gendai budo. But it seems that, in the context of karate, kobudo means weapons training. Is that so?

[@danilodibujo]

Yes. I was told that Kobudo means "old martial art", it has diferent meanings in mainland Japan and in Okinawa (where it refers to the use of traditional weapons). Maybe a japanese or okinawan can give you an accurate answer.

[@jamesfrankiewicz5768]

The term for old martial arts of mainland Japan is "koryū bujutsu" (lit. "old stream martial arts"), often just shortened to "koryū". Some koryū schools are dedicated to a single weapon (be it sword, spear, bow, gun, etc.), while others include a wide variety of weapons, yet others may focus on jūjutsu (a.k.a. "yawara", "taijutsu", "kogusoku") and/or kenpō ("fist method") but these last usually tightly integrate daggers or other small weapons into their methods.

[@arthurcab]

@@jamesfrankiewicz5768 Wow! Thanks for answering, that is super interesting,

[@danilodibujo]

@@jamesfrankiewicz5768 Ok. But apparently, they use the term kobudo as well. The translation of old martial art I herd it from Fumio Demura Sensei.

[@DiyEcoProjects]

Hi there, Bo stick of Kama for me. Whats the Aiko one? i havent seen that one before All the best, kieron

[@williamparadeis417]

Any and all of the target areas, but the hands holding the bow would be a primary target. When you hand hurts it's hard to hold the weapon.

[@AG-hu5jj]

I do not focus on anything. I am the attack... zen shin.. zen rei. Kusarigama because you get to work on the form as well as the move and the attack defense possibilities are interesting

[@joelquebec]

I use tsume. Ryū no tsume. Related to tekko but more of a set of blades.

[@markc.jamila2386]

I see there are two main kobudo styles in okinawa I think matayoshi kobudo and Ryukyu kobudo

[@markc.jamila2386]

Yusuke what if you colaborate jesse and you with a kobudo techniques did you learn from other sensei's

[@timoloef]

I would love to learn bo or jo. No teacher in the area where I live tho :|

[@Maaguaa]

He’s using heavy hardwood staff and you are using rattan?

[@luisjnieves-gonzalez7181]

I would like to learn the sai first.

[@JoeAuerbach]

I'm a fan of Sai, but I haven't touched mine in years

[@m.a.k.8618]

if i had to choose weapons to train, it would be the Tonfa and the Tinbe.

[@Burvedys]

Nunchaku are prohibited to carry in Lithuania (although I have them) but guns laws are more liberal than in some USA states (go figure). :)

[@TheReverb1]

Hello; may be because if the guns are legal they can search if there are some one killed but nothing to follow with a nunchaku

[@Burvedys]

@@TheReverb1 : actually, the answer is two-fold. One is a cultural and historical ("everybody's kungfu-fighting" during late 80s and early 90s when street crime was high) that deems a huge article on it. And another one is more of a legal concern when any object might be a legal prop-tool as a weapon for self-defense to inflict reasonable damage and harm (actus reus) unless it supposes evil intent to prepare that weapon before it is used, means mens rea. And a crime must have both actus reus and mens rea, hence you may grab a frail and defend yourself being an Okinawan peasant working on some grain but it's not a case in Lithuania, methinks. :) Same way it would be illegal to carry a sharpened screw-driver etc.

[@TheReverb1]

@@Burvedys I live in a Country were populism let "free ride" to the juvenile delinquents or proto delinquents. Kind of lumpen people created in the "bags of poverty" called here ("cantegriles"-hoodlums-) If they kill you was due they are victims of the society if you try to defends you; jail and all types of problems with the family of those persons await for the rest of your days. So there is no anything here like self defense. The Estate does not defends you; the laws do not too and you cannot even in your house. Jail for you and a ruined Life. Not too much for the Lumpen.

[@brocaesar7484]

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