Ko-Budo: An Introduction to Classic Samurai Combat

Name: Ko-Budo: An Introduction to Classic Samurai Combat
Start: 2024-10-12T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-12T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 600 N. Marienfeld, B-100, Midland, TX, United States, Texas 79701

Schedule

Sat Oct 12 2024 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

600 N. Marienfeld, B-100, Midland, TX, United States, Texas 79701 | Midland, TX

The word kobudo, literally translated means "Old Martial Path". It refers to the warrior tradition of the Samurai, the schools and arts they created and that survive until today. The Kobudo consists in a great variety of schools (in Japanese: Ryu), that teaches techniques of the different weapons used by the Samurai, such as Kenjutsu (Sword combat techniques), Jojutsu (Staff), Naginatajutsu (Halberd), and many more.
Join us at The Sword School for a 4 hour introductory workshop taught by Gordon Mathis will be focusing on the use of the katana. While serving 20+ years active duty filling multiple instructor roles, he was able to travel and train in several styles including Kuk sool won, Escrima, Meyer’s long sword system, and Hsing-I kung fu. After retirement from the armed services his focus shifted to the Koryu fighting arts under Sensai Michael Hanson.
Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at the link below.
This workshop is for ages12 and up, and equipment will be provided. We ask that you wear comfortable training clothes and be prepared to go shoeless.
We are located in the Momentum Bank Building in downtown Midland. Please feel free to park where you like. Please text 432-701-7898 with questions.