Tanbō-Jutsu Renzoku-Kumite

短棒術   連続 組手

Tanbo-Jutsu (or 短棒術 in Japanese) includes the fighting techniques ( 術 Jutsu) with a semi Bo ( 短棒 Tanbō). This Tanbo is slightly longer than the forearm, measured from just before the forehand to just beyond the elbow. 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 above (recorded on 9 December 2024), budoka Johan Oldenkamp, a former national champion from the Netherlands, performs the basic continuous drill sequence for the Tanbo. It is also known as the ‘15 (Yū-Go) Basic’ Tanbo Kumite.

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