Bō-Jutsu Renzoku-Kumite

棒術   連続 組手

Bo-Jutsu (or 棒術 in Japanese) includes the fighting techniques ( 術 Jutsu ) of staff fencing ( 棒 Bō ) according to Ryukyu Kobujutsu. Next, Renzoku (or 連続 in Japanese) means ‘continuous’, and Kumite (or 組手 in Japanese) literally means ‘grappling hands‘, but is loosely translated here as ‘fighting’. Combined, Renzoku-Kumite is a continuous drill of blocks and attacks with a sparring partner. The purpose of this form of exercise is to develop confidence, timing, and distancing with an opponent. This is for reaching greater progress in training and technical control. In the video embedded below (recorded on 8 July 2024), budoka Johan Oldenkamp, a former national champion from the Netherlands, performs the basic continuous drill sequence for the Bo. It is also known as the ‘15 (Yū-Go) Basic’ Bo Kumite.

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