Axis Hanbojutsu Instructor Course

Master the Short Staff: Teach with Precision

The Axis Hanbojutsu Instructor Course offers a deep dive into the art and science of using the Hanbo — the versatile short staff weapon rooted in classical Japanese martial traditions. This programme has been expertly designed for martial arts instructors, weapon practitioners, and combatives specialists who want to integrate traditional Hanbo skills into modern training environments.

Structured around progressive learning, this course covers stances, striking, movement (aruki), flow drills, and a wide array of locks, takedowns, and disarms. Whether your focus is self-defence, traditional kata, or realistic combatives, the Axis Hanbojutsu system provides the tools and knowledge you need to teach confidently and competently.

✅  What You’ll Learn:

Foundational Kamae (Postures):

• Hira Ichimonji no Kamae
• Tate no Kamae
• Munen Muso no Kamae
• Otonashi no Kamae
• Kage no Kamae

Footwork & Guard Transitions (Aruki):

• Naname Ushiro Omote/Ura Waki Uchi
• Naname Mae Omote/Ura Waki Uchi
• Kote Uchi & Mawashi Kote Uchi – Omote/Ura
• Mawari Kote Uchi – Omote/Ura
• Katate Tsuki

Striking & Flow (Hanbo no Uchi / Furi):

• Age Uchi, Kasumi Uchi, Tento Uchi, Do Uchi
• Ashi Barai, Tsuki, Men Uchi, Sune Uchi, Yoko Men Uchi
• Hachimonji Furi, Katate Furi, Tsuki Gyakute, Hane Age

Grappling & Control (Hanbo Waza):

• Kyokotsu Kujaku, Hon Gyaku Dori, Omote Gyaku Dori, Take Ori
• Tsuki Iri, Koshi Ori, Ganseki Otoshi, Oni Kudaki
• Kote Gaeshi, Gyaku Otoshi, Ko Kudaki
• Kasumi Gake, Kote Harai

This complete curriculum delivers a modern and battle tested interpretation of Hanbojutsu, suitable for both traditional dojos and contemporary combatives schools.

💼  Course Includes:

• Full online access to instructional video modules
• Printable technique guides & instructor templates
• Axis certification upon completion
• Access to ongoing mentorship & curriculum updates
• Optional live seminar or grading assessment

💥 Bonus:

• Exclusive instructor listing on Axis Martial Arts platform
• Permission to teach Axis Hanbo curriculum under license
• Access to Axis events, resources, and community

Ready to extend your arsenal and teach with confidence?

👉 Enrol in the Axis Hanbojutsu Instructor Course today!