Kukishin-ryu Bojutsu
九鬼神流棒術Traditional samurai koryu bujutsu school specialized in six-foot Rokaku Bo staff combat.
Quick Facts
Founder
Country of OriginJapan
JapanFounded1336
RegionAsia
Primary FocusWeapons
Contact LevelLight contact
Belt SystemCertificates
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageTraditional
Era of OriginMedieval
Training
AttireTraditional dress
SparringPartner drills only
Role of WeaponsWeapons at the core
Role of FormsForms at the core
Who It Suits
Kids ProgrammesNot taught to children
Senior FriendlySuitable for seniors
Physical Demand2/5
Injury Risk2/5
Learning Curve5/5
Self-Defence Value2/5
Fitness Value3/5
Organisation & Competition
Grading SystemCertificates
Competition FormatNo competitions
Weight ClassesNo
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
Estimated PractitionersUnder 10k
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesNot used
KicksNot used
Throws & takedownsMarginal
Ground fightingNot used
Locks & holdsMarginal
WeaponsCore
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About Kukishin-ryu Bojutsu
Kukishin-ryu Bojutsu is a traditional weapons branch of Koryu Bujutsu founded in the 14th century. It is famous for training with the heavy six-foot Rokaku Bo pole (180 cm). It teaches power guards, knocking the sword out of the opponent's hands, and direct thrusts.
Similar styles
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