Welcome
Sochin ryu Kobudo
Discover a unique martial art – Sochin ryu Kobudo, founded by Soke Jim van de Wielle (10th Dan) in Belgium. In our Honbu Dojo in Aartselaar (Belgium) and in our branches in Austria and Germany, you can learn the fascinating world of traditional Japanese weapon martial arts.
We offer extensive training that will take your skills and concentration to a new level. Experience the versatility of the training by learning Hojoundo (basic exercises with and without weapons), Kumiwaza (self-defense with weapons), Renzoku Kumite (partner exercises), Jiyu Ippon Kumite (free one-step fighting), Jiyu Kumite (free partner fighting), and Kata (form).
Become part of a community that cultivates tradition, discipline, and respect. Sochin ryu Kobudo offers you a challenging intellectual and physical challenge that you can experience in both individual and group training. Welcome to the world of Sochin ryu Kobudo!
On the way to the first master’s degree (1st Dan), you will learn how to handle traditional Japanese weapons such as the Bo (long staff), Tonfa (baton), Kama (small sickle), Sai (trident), and Nunchaku (flail).
Once you have reached the 1st Dan, even more weapons will open up to you: The Jo (staff with 120 cm), Tanbo (staff with 60 cm), Ni-Tanbo (two sticks with 60 cm), Eku (oar), Naginata (sword lance), Nunti-Bo (fishing spear), Kuwa (hoe), Yari (lance/spear), Manji Sai (stabbing weapon), Sansetsukon (three-section nunchaku), Yawara, Timbe and Tekko.
Learn more about the training and techniques of Sochin ryu Kobudo in the following video from the Tiger Kwon Martial Arts School:
Questions about Kobudo or training opportunities?
Peter Neuwirth, 5th Dan
Chief Instructor Austria
Kobudo Hotline: +43 650 9258966
office@sochin-ryu-kobudo.com
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