Resources for Instructors Explaining Martial Arts | A Guide for Instructors on Speaking to New Students A Kobukan guide to help martial arts instructors explain training clearly to beginners, parents, and prospective students—while honoring tradition. Contributed by...
Jujutsu vs Jiu-jitsu A Perspective of Martial Evolution —Comparing Styles and Change from Battlefield to Mat Over the last few decades, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has become one of the most prominent martial arts worldwide—known especially for its focus on ground...
Kobukan Voices Aly Rustom on Jujutsu and Ninpo in Saitama, Japan Real voices from the Kobukan—students and instructors sharing their stories, insights, and what makes traditional martial arts worth preserving. Aly Rustom is a well-known member of the Kobukan Kobudo...
Is Ninjutsu a Martial Art? A Historical and Practical Inquiry into the Nature of Shinobi no Jutsu and the “art of Ninja”. When most people hear the word Ninjutsu or Ninja, they envision black-clad warriors hurling shuriken, scaling castle walls, or...
Breaking Free: Aligning Your Martial Arts Training with Your Values Many martial artists today feel torn between loyalty and truth. This article helps you reconnect with the deeper purpose behind your training — grounded in history, guided by values. Choosing the...
Highlights from the 2025 Kobukan UK Taikai Celebrating the Spirit of Traditional Japanese Martial Arts: Ninpo and Jujutsu A Weekend of Legacy and Learning The Heart of the Taikai Stepping onto the mats at the 2025 Kobukan UK Taikai wasn’t just about learning...
In Gyokko Ryu Kosshi-jutsu, the technique Teiken (蹄拳), found within Joryaku no Maki, evokes imagery emphasizing strength and impact. The kanji compound 蹄拳 (ていけん, Teiken) combines two characters: 蹄 (ひづめ, Tei): Meaning “hoof” or “hoofed.” 拳 (こぶし, Ken): Meaning “fist.”...
In Gyokko Ryu Kosshi-jutsu, the technique Sakketsu (殺締), found within Joryaku no Maki, conveys the intent to neutralize an opponent completely. The kanji compound 殺締 (さっけつ, Sakketsu) combines two powerful characters: 殺 (さつ, Satsu): Meaning “kill,” “murder,” or...
In Gyokko Ryu Kosshi-jutsu, the technique Ketsumyaku (締脈), is found within Joryaku no Maki. The kanji compound 締脈 (けつみゃく, Ketsumyaku) combines two characters: 締 (しめる, てい, or けつ, Shimeru, Tei, or Ketsu): Meaning “tight” or “tense,” this kanji highlights the act of...
In Gyokko Ryu Kosshi-jutsu, the technique Yubi Kudaki (指砕), found within Joryaku no Maki, delivers a precise application. The kanji compound 指砕 (ゆびくだき, Yubi Kudaki) combines two characters: 指 (ゆび, Yubi): Meaning “finger,” this kanji focuses on a specific target of the...
