Kobukan Taijutsu Jokyu (Kobukan Taijutsu Curriculum) Paperback – December 4, 2025

Continue your martial arts journey with Kobukan Taijutsu Jokyu: Official Curriculum with 3rd, 2nd, and 1st Kyu, the final installment of the Kyu training curriculum of the Kobukan Kobudo Renmei. Building on the foundation established in Shokyu and expanded through Chukyu, this volume guides practitioners through the advanced skills, concepts, and applications required to progress toward Yudansha study.Under the expert direction of Kancho James Wright, this comprehensive guide deepens the practitioner’s understanding of classical Taijutsu and Jujutsu. Readers will explore advanced kata, refined striking and locking methods, and transitional skills that bridge form and function.Inside, each section is clearly structured and richly illustrated, offering detailed instruction on Tewaza Gata, Shime Waza, Nage no Kata, Torite Kihon Gata, Gyakute Dori, and Ashi Gyaku Roppo Gata. Techniques are presented with an emphasis on mechanics, timing, and detailed movement so practitioners can more effectively internalize and apply the material. The evolving role of Uke is highlighted throughout, encouraging cooperative training that remains realistic, safe, and rooted in traditional methodology.More than a technical manual, Kobukan Taijutsu Jokyu marks a pivotal stage of growth. It reinforces the values of sincerity, discipline, and responsibility that define the Kobukan system, guiding students toward deeper self-awareness and higher levels of martial ability. By the end of this volume, paired with consistent training and effort, practitioners will have developed the skills and mindset necessary to transition into the demanding and rewarding path of Yudansha-level training.Whether you are preparing for advancement through the upper kyu ranks or refining curriculum as an instructor, this book serves as a vital companion on your continued journey through the world of traditional Taijutsu. Read more