Kobukan Training Preview
Preview Free Ninpo Training Lessons from the Kobukan
Explore foundational techniques in traditional Ninpo and Jujutsu — taught directly by Kancho James Wright through real Kobukan classes and events.
Welcome to our Kobukan training preview area, and thank you for your interest in knowing more about our organization. Because Jujutsu and Ninpo training can vary widely within the Japanese martial arts community, I wanted to offer you real insight into our organization from a technical perspective. For this reason, I wanted to make these free ninpo training lessons available to the public.
If this style of martial arts training speaks to you, I’d like to give you a heartfelt invite to join us. Whether through our Online University, online training with me directly, at events, or with one of our affiliated instructors around the world, know that you have my support, as well as that of our growing Kobukan community.
-James Wright
View lessons from 9th, 8th, and 7th kyu
Shokyu Taijutsu Training
Shokyu represents the beginning of formal training in Kobukan Taijutsu at a pre-black belt level. It covers essential postures, escapes, and core principles that serve as the technical base for all higher-level training.
9th Kyu - Sokuyaku Geri
In this video, Kancho shows the fundamentals of a front kick using the heel.
7th Kyu - Kamae Gata
In this lesson, Kancho demonstrates the 5 kamae of Kukishin Ryu, with variations.
7th Kyu - Ura Kote Gyaku
In this video, Kancho demonstrates a basic wrist lock with two variations. In Kobukan 8th Kyu, this is part of the series on arm locking strategies.
View lessons from 6th, 5th, and 4th kyu
Chukyu Taijutsu Training
Chukyu is the mid-level phase of Kobukan Taijutsu, where foundational skills are tested under more dynamic conditions. At this stage, students begin learning throwing techniques, ground escapes, joint control transitions, and body pinning. These lessons emphasize balance disruption, flow between positions, and practical control — bridging the gap between kihon and applied taijutsu.
6th Kyu - Ura Koshi Nage
This rear hip throw is part of the Kukishin Ryu throwing series, Nage no Kata.
4th Kyu - Taijime Gata
These body control methods help bridge the gap between balance breaking and high-percentage takedowns.
4th Kyu - Osae Komi Waza
At this level, students should develop a level of comfort on the ground (ne waza), to be able to defend in the event your fall or are taken down.
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