Dec 9, 2024 | About Kobukan Kobudo
Preface For anyone deeply involved in the Kobudo community, particularly within the Takamatsu-den and Ninpo martial arts, the name James Wright is synonymous with skill, respect, and authenticity. Over the years, his reputation as a tough and serious martial artist...
Nov 6, 2024 | About Kobukan Kobudo
In the 1980s, fascination with Ninjutsu reached a global audience, sparking a “ninja boom” fueled by Western films, martial arts publications, and prominent figures who promoted “Ninjutsu” internationally. While this surge popularized Ninjutsu, it also distorted the...
Sep 14, 2024 | About Kobukan Kobudo
As we mark the first anniversary of Kobukan Kobudo Renmei on September 15, 2024, we reflect on a year of incredible growth and community building. Founded by James Wright Kancho, the Kobukan Kobudo Renmei emerged from a desire to breathe new life into the teachings of...
Apr 23, 2024 | Kobukan Events
For students of Kobudo, who have committed to travel and train with the source of our arts in Japan, the travel bans associated with COVID were a test of patience. So, it didn’t take much of a push to schedule a trip to take place this April 2024. Fresh off a...
Jan 15, 2024 | About Kobukan Kobudo
Now that the dawn of 2024 has broken, the Kobukan Kobudo Renmei is looking forward to a great year filled with new training opportunities, the deepening of friendships, and growth as an international organization, teaching Ninpo and Ju-jutsu to members around the...
