Axis Sōjutsu Instructor Course

Train. Master. Teach. Become a Certified Sōjutsu Instructor with Axis Martial Arts.

Dive into the traditional battlefield art of Sōjutsu, the Japanese spear fighting discipline, with our in depth Instructor Certification Course. This program is designed for martial artists seeking to master the Yari (spear) and pass on its legacy through structured, authentic instruction.

What You’ll Learn:

Foundational Stances (Kamae):

TATE NO KAMAE, JODAN NO KAMAE, CHUDAN NO KAMAE, GEDAN NO KAMAE

Advanced guards including RYUSUI NO KAMAE, SEIGAN NO KAMAE, HIRA ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE, TAIHEN NO KAMAE

Core Techniques & Strikes:

YARI NO UCHI (Spear Strikes), TSUKI (Thrust), AGE UCHI (Upward Strike), TENTO UCHI (Overhead Strike)

KASUMI UCHI, DO UCHI (Body Strike), ASHI BARAI (Leg Sweep), KOTE UCHI (Wrist Strike), MEN UCHI (Face Strike), SUNE UCHI (Shin Strike)

Advanced maneuvers like TSUKI GYAKUTE (Reverse Thrust), HANE AGE (Springing Upward), HYAKU FURI (Overhead Spin)

Movement & Flow:

YARI KURI (Spear Handling), TSUKI NO WAZA (Thrusting Techniques), YARI NO ARUKI (Spear Walking), YOKO SHIBAKI (Side Bind), SUWARI UCHI (Seated Strike)

Kata & Forms:

SHODEN NO KATA, GOKUI GATA, KIHON GATA

Advanced forms including KANPO, SHIO WAZA, HICHO WAZA, HITOSUJI AI, SAN TAIKEN, HASSAI, TEN CHIKAI, TEN CHIKAKU, HAPPO YAKU

Instructor-Level Mastery:

ICHIMONJI, KIHONSHU, KANCHO, KANGOSHI, HIRUSHU, TACHI BISE, KAGE CHO, SETSUYOKKU, KYUBA

Why Enroll?

Learn from expert instructors with deep lineage in classical Japanese weapon arts

Gain a structured curriculum for both personal mastery and teaching

Receive official Instructor Certification upon completion

Ideal for martial arts schools, instructors, and serious practitioners

Preserve the legacy of the spear. Lead the next generation of warriors.