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Kobudo course in Pretzfeld: success and challenges for participants!
On November 6th, 2025, a successful Kobudo exam course took place in Pretzfeld with numerous participants and traditional techniques.
Kobudo course in Pretzfeld: success and challenges for participants!
Last week the annual Kobudo exam course took place in the Pretzfeld school gymnasium. The event, organized by the karate couple Lehmann, attracted numerous participants and was completely booked out. The dedicated athletes practiced with historical Kobudo items such as Sai, Bo, Hanbo, Tankon, Tessen, Kama and Tonfa to prepare for upcoming preliminary exams. However, not everyone managed to pass the exam, which did not dampen the participants' ambition. Helmut Stadelmann, dojo leader, and his team were extremely satisfied with how the course went. The examiner Sabrina Hofmann from Munich also had a positive impression of the participants' performance.
But what exactly is Kobudo? The term Kobudō (古武道) stands for traditional Japanese techniques in dealing with armor, blades, firearms and various fighting techniques. Kobudō originally appeared in the first half of the 17th century and developed further in the Tokugawa period (1603–1868). It is often used in conjunction with Okinawan combat systems and is not limited to the ancient weapons techniques of Okinawa. The path of Kobudō encompasses moral values, discipline, and aesthetic form, which distinguishes this martial art from modern styles that often promote humanistic ideals.
Future prospects
The course was not only preparation for the exams that will take place in Weilersbach in November and Eggolsheim in December, but also a symbol of the vibrant Kobudo community in the region. Stadelmann, Hofmann, Lehmann, Mayr, Knörlein and Knauer work together to train the next generation of karate masters. This collaboration is an important aspect of keeping the tradition and high art of Kobudo alive and passing it on.
For those interested in learning more about Kobudo, the Ki Shin Tai website offers a lot of information about Kyu exams and background knowledge about the traditional techniques. Understanding this ancient art and its philosophy leads not only to improved technical proficiency, but also to a deeper respect for the cultural roots of Kobudō.
Further information can be found at Ki Shin Tai and for a comprehensive introduction to the history and philosophy of Kobudō, the page is over Kobudō highly recommended. The preservation of these ancient martial arts is a cause that many in the region passionately pursue.