Bo Basics
While the name states bo "basics", the techniques in this kata are far from basic. There is an offensive and a defensive side to this kata. The defensive side of this kata teaches a student the "quick change", hand movement. This technique is extremely effective and can be an extremely fast change when done properly, however this technique must be practice time and time again to get the timing down. The hand movement is similar to that of a double block with open hands. Students learn to attack an opponent that is defending with a bo and vic-versa. This kata was formulated by Sensei Johnson to teach these advanced bo techniques to our students. Once again the defensive side wins the altercation. The aggressor is defeated.