Our Kobudo program welcomes all students from beginners to Black Belt

Kobudo is the ancient art of Okinawan weaponry. At BBMA, we teach the skill handed down from the Matayoshi family since the early 1900s. Training in Kobudo will improve body strength, balance, coordination, dexterity and cardiovascular fitness. While the variety of weapons taught and the drills of weapon against weapon make the art appealing to all ages, Kobudo is a low-impact activity which makes it ideal for anyone who has always wanted to study a martial art but thought they couldn’t because of age or chronic injury. 

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Traditional Kobudo is foremost an art, rich in exciting history and culture. The practical and philosophical aim is to unite the body and mind. Training the physical movements to the correct standard of execution requires effort and concentration and, in this way, becomes moving meditation which stills the mind and balances the emotions. 

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We teach traditional Okinawan weapons: bo, sai, tunkwa (tonfa), nunchaku, eku,  kama, kua and tinbe.

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Get the benefits of:

• Effective, low-impact exercise

• Stress relief and mental wellness

• A unique cultural hobby

• An inclusive, friendly environment