Hanbo: The Aiki Way Book by John Goss Jr (1st Edition) (Preowned)
Hanbo: The Aiki Way Book by John Goss Jr (1st Edition) (Preowned)

Hanbo: The Aiki Way Book by John Goss Jr (1st Edition) (Preowned)

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THE HANBO is a modern defensive weapon offering a practical method of self-defense. Using a Hanbo, one can render an attacker powerless, through proven self-defense techniques designed for maximum effectiveness. With practice, Hanbo can be mastered by anyone, regardless of age, sex, or physical condition. These techniques can be performed using a walking stick or umbrella, making this an effective means of self-defense in any setting.

The techniques outlined in this book were influenced from a number of martial arts disciplines. They incorporate the fluidity and connective energy of Aikido, and the dynamics of Okinawan Karate's Kobu-jutsu.

About the Author

JOHN C. GOSS JR. has been a martial arts practitioner for over 35 years. He holds the rank of Rokudan (6th degree black belt) and Shihan in Korindo Aikido, and holds a Shidoin teaching license from the Aikikai Foundation. He is currently recognized as the highest ranking and only active Korindo Aikido instructor in the United States.Goss Sensei was introduced to Hanbo-jutsu in 1968, through Okinawan Karate’s Kobu-jutsu. In 1974 he was introduced to a different system of Hanbo with the weapons work of Korindo Aikido. Mr. Goss is known for his unique style of Hanbowaza, which blends the fluidity and connective energy of Aikido with the dynamics of Okinawan Karate’s Kobu-jutsu. In 1997, Goss became a direct student of Katsuyuki Kondo, Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Hombucho. He received authorization to conduct classes in mainline Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu in 1998. Goss also traveled to Japan on several occasions to study at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, the Nihon Korinkai, and mainline Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Hombu Dojo. He has been Instrumental in the dissemination of both Korindo Aikido and mainline Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu in the United States. Goss is currently the Chief Instructor of Aiki Martial Arts Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.

Length: 132 pages

Publication date: 2003