Bōjutsu

japanese staff

Description

Bōjutsu is the Samurai art of quarterstaff. Similar to European traditions, staff are approximately head-height and made of hard wood. Unlike Okinawan systems, which often grip the staff at it's center and strike with either end (short range), the style we practice comes from the Yagyū Shingan-ryū Taijutsu system and employs the full length of the weapon.

Techniques focus on controlling and dominating the center-line whilst in a traditional hanmi (side-facing) stance. There are 20 basic kata, and numerous variations. The weapon is employed in a manner that allows for easy transition to other pole weapons, such as the glaive or spear.

What to bring
Clothes and shoes that you are comfortable to move around.