Saturday 22nd August
11:00 - 16:00
Robert Douglas Memorial Institute
Memorial Hall
102 Abbey Rd
Scone
Perth
PH2 6RU
This is our third seminar this year and the last of three seminars to focus on bojutsu. This seminar is not dependent on a minimum number of pre-booked participants amd will go ahead regardless of confirmed bookings.
Please not that due to fire safety and security arrangements in place at the Robert Douglas Memorial Institute and recent amendments to the Criminal Justice Act 1988, which came in force on 24th October 2024, the doors to the Institute will be locked so please don't turn up on the day unannounced.
Please book early, or at least register an interest in attending the seminar as far in advance as possible.
This is important so that seminar organisers can know how many people will attend in order that we can bring enough weapons with us to ensure every attendee has a weapon provided.
We also require this information in advance for insurance purposes.
All course attendees will be presented with an attendance certificate to record their attendance at the seminar. Late bookings increase the costs of printing extra certificates and increases postage costs.
This seminar will count towards accrued time for those wishing to grade in Kongo-ryu Kobudo.
Ryukyu Kobudo Kongo-ryu Summer Seminar 2026
Robert Douglas Memorial Institute
Memorial Hall
102 Abbey Rd
Scone
Perth
PH2 6RU
Date: Saturday 22nd August 2026
Time: 11:00–16:00
This is our third seminar and the final of three seminars focusing on bojutsu. This seminar is not dependent on a minimum number of pre-booked participants and will proceed regardless of confirmed bookings.
Please note that, due to fire safety and security arrangements at the Robert Douglas Memorial Institute and recent amendments to the Criminal Justice Act 1988, which came into force on 24th September 2024, the doors to the Institute will remain locked. Please do not arrive unannounced on the day.
Please book early, or at least register your interest in attending as far in advance as possible.
This is important so that organisers know how many people will attend, ensuring that sufficient training weapons are available for all participants.
Attendance information is also required for insurance purposes.
All course attendees will receive an attendance certificate to record their participation in the seminar. Late bookings increase the costs of printing additional certificates and postage.
The seminar counts towards accrued training time for those wishing to grade in Kongo-ryu Kobudo.
The seminar will be instructors by Charles Hunter Sensei Chief Instructor Ryukyu Kobudo Kongo-ryu (Scotland)
Course Topics
Bo Basics, Ido Kihon 1–12, Kihon Kata 1–3, Kumi Bo 1–3, Ryusei no Kon, Shushi no Kon ShoBeginners are welcome and no previous experience is necessary. This course serves as an excellent introduction to bojutsu.
There is no requirement to practice karate in order to participate in kobudo. Many kobudo practitioners do not practice karate.
The seminar is open to existing karate practitioners regardless of style. We are an apolitical organisation open to anyone who wishes to train with us.
Karate practitioners will find that kobudo enhances their empty-hand practice.
Age is no barrier; kobudo helps improve posture, coordination, and fitness levels.
Those who currently practice kobudo should ensure that their bo is fit for practice. Check that there are no splinters or cracks along its surface before training.
Periodic light sanding and treatment with a suitable oil, such as linseed oil, will help maintain flexibility and extend the life of the weapon.
Seminar Deadline
Friday 14th May 2026Every effort is made to keep seminar costs as low as possible. Few seminars break even, so advance booking and payment are greatly appreciated.
To make payment simpler, a secure payment system has been included below for your convenience.