KOTSU

1. All movements with the Bo are done with the body, i.e. arms alone are not used, neither
weight changing, stepping or twisting of the body.

2. Keeping elbows tucked into the body, this gives a stronger movement and all resistance is
against the shoulder, not the elbows, also more impact against Uke.

3. Using the full length of the Bo for striking. Use the last inch, and edge of the Bo when strik-
ing.

4. The Bo Kotsu is about controlling distance i.e. moving in to attack, and then out quickly, to
avoid speed of Ukes sword. Length of Bo fully especially when doing a Tsuki. This is to keep out
of Ukes range. In, and Out.

5. Switch step, and striking together quickly, with a slight jump in between.

REIHO

Tori, and Uke face one another, the Rokushaku bo is in the left hand. the Bo is changed from the
left to the right hand. both move into Seiza, and lay the bo on the ground on the right side of the
body. Uke, and Tori bow to each other, the take the Bo in the right hand, raise to the right knee.
The Bo is held so that it is vertical with one end on the ground. Leaning the body forwards, and
sliding the hand down the length of the Bo, it is slammed onto the ground forwards. They do not
wrap the fingers around the Bo, so as not to break them. The Bo is then pulled back on the right
side, and the left hand takes hold of the Bo, as Tori, and Uke come up onto their feet, into Kamae.

BOJUTSU
KAMAE

1. HIRA ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE.

Stand with the feet shoulder width apart. The Bo is held in both hands in front of the body.

2. ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE.

From Hira Ichimonji, turn side ways with the lead foot, pointing in the direction of Uke. The Bo is
still held as before.

3. JODAN NO KAME

Lift the Bo so that it is held above the head, with the rear hand above the crown of the head. The
Bo is angled down forwards.

4. IHEN NO KAMAE

Drop the Bo to the side of the body, with the rear hand at the side, but away from the ear. The
Bo is angle down, but across to the front of the body.

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