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.

In addition to Tanbojutsu, we also train with the Yubibo, a small wooden or iron stick measuring about 13 to 15 cm, with a central cord for gripping between the fingers. It is considered part of the traditional Japanese concealed weapons, kakushi buki, used for more than 500 years in Jujutsu, Taijutsu, and Yawara.

With it, practitioners perform techniques of control, neutralization, and projection, acting especially on the vital points (jintai kyusho) of the human body: bones, muscles, and nerve endings.

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.