Tanbojutsu

 

Introduction to Nihon Tanbojutsu

Tanbojutsu · 短棒術, or Nihon Tanbojutsu, when referring to its Japanese origin, is a Japanese martial art characterized by the use of a short wooden stick of various shapes and dimensions.

With an unknown origin and different names (Hishigibo, Shugibo, Nyoi, etc.), the Tanbo is a type of traditional weapon used as a secondary and auxiliary police weapon (Keibo) by various Japanese Jujutsu schools.

Our practice of Tanbojutsu originates from the Japanese schools Shinto Tenshin Koryu 天心古流拳法 and Asayama Ichiden Ryu 浅山一伝流, and has been incorporated as technical content with weapons within the practice of Nihon Jujutsu - Taijutsu.

Taught in Japan within different organizations, styles, and curricula, Professor Ricardo Sanz is certified as a master, 7th dan, in Nihon Kobudo by the Spanish and Madrid Wrestling Federations and holds Shihan Menkyo from the Japanese schools Tenshin Koryu and Asayama Ichiden Ryu, where it is taught under the denominations Hishigijutsu and Tanbojutsu.

Tanbojutsu and Related Techniques Used in Instruction

Seibukan Department of Nihon Tanbojutsu

Seibukan Budo [SBIF] recognizes various schools that practice Nihon Tanbojutsu, either in its traditional form or in a functional approach for members of the Police and Private Security. This allows federation members to select the approach that best suits their training goals. The SBIF structure provides instructors with the freedom to operate within an international organization, promoting diversity and continuous enrichment in the teaching of Nihon Tanbojutsu.