Kobukan Shodan Gata Paperback – January 28, 2026

Kobukan Shodan Gata presents the formal Kata required for Shodan within the Dan ranking system of the Kobukan Kobudo Renmei. This volume defines the organization-wide technical baseline for members entering black belt study and serves as a shared reference standard across the global Kobukan community.The Kata contained in this book are the formal techniques transmitted in the Densho to James Wright Kancho and represent the complete body of material required for Shodan. They are presented as received and are intended to be studied and demonstrated in accordance with Kobukan standards. This book supports preparation for testing but does not replace direct instruction or personal transmission.This volume does not document the complete Densho or Menkyo-level transmission of any Ryu-ha. Individual systems may contain additional Kata, Henka, Kuden, and contextual depth beyond the baseline presented here. While such material is not required for Shodan testing, members who seek deeper mastery within specific Ryu-ha are supported in pursuing that study directly with a qualified Kobukan instructor.Kobukan Shodan Gata is intended for Kobukan members who have successfully completed the Kyu curriculum and are preparing to cross the threshold into Dan-level training. It is not an introductory manual, nor a general survey of Japanese martial arts, but a focused technical reference that preserves clarity, consistency, and fidelity to classical transmission. Read more