Bo & Nunchaku course · 23 January 2027.
Join us for three hours of authentic Kobujutsu with Julian Mead Shihan, Chief Instructor of the RKAGB. Whether you’re new to weapons or ready to refine your skills, there’s a route for you—and a group of people who share your enthusiasm for learning.
Beginners: Bo foundations · Experienced practitioners: Nunchaku progression
Quality and authenticity
Learn close to the source.
Julian Mead Shihan studied under Motokatsu Inoue in Japan and founded the RKAGB. This is an opportunity to work with teaching rooted in a living Ryukyu Kobujutsu tradition, with attention to how and why the movement works.
Bo study brings posture, range and body connection into focus. Nunchaku asks for coordination and control. For Karate practitioners, both can open worthwhile questions about the quality of familiar movement.
Authentic Ryukyu Kobujutsu studyTrain with Julian Mead Shihan, Chief Instructor of the RKAGB.
Your afternoon
One foundation. Two ways forward.
First hour: Bo together
Julian Mead Shihan teaches Bo to the whole group. Begin with a shared foundation and work at a level suited to your experience.
Then: your next challenge
People new to Kobujutsu continue Bo foundations with Mehar Brar, at Julian Mead Shihan’s discretion. Experienced practitioners continue Nunchaku with Julian.
What you gain
Leave with a direction.
Newcomers can work towards a clearer grasp of Bo handling, stance and distance. Experienced practitioners can refine Nunchaku coordination, timing and control. The aim is material you can continue to develop, with a better understanding of what to work on next.
It’s also a chance to enjoy training with new people. Meet other committed martial artists, work with different partners and make connections you can take beyond the afternoon.
Saturday · 1:00–4:00 pm
Reserve your place.
Lampton School, Lampton Avenue, Hounslow. Send us a WhatsApp message to reserve your place and tell us about your experience. Payment details follow your reservation. Attendees must be aged 16 or over and bring their own equipment. Parking is available on site at Lampton School. Contact us to confirm suitability and arrival directions. Booking early helps us plan the teaching groups.
Before you join
Your questions, answered.
Do I need a brown belt to attend the January course?
The minimum age is 16. The weekly class’s brown belt requirement does not apply to the course’s beginner route. People new to Kobujutsu can continue with Bo foundations after the shared first hour. Contact Ichigokai to confirm suitability for your experience.
Who teaches each part of the course?
Julian Mead Shihan teaches Bo to everyone for the first hour, then Nunchaku to experienced practitioners. Beginners continue Bo with Mehar Brar at Julian Mead Shihan’s discretion.
What should I check before attending?
Tell us your age, martial arts background and weapons experience. Bring your own equipment. Ask about suitable clothing, the Bo or Nunchaku needed for your route, hall access and arrival arrangements before travelling. Parking is available on site at Lampton School.
How do I book the Bo and Nunchaku course?
Message Ichigokai on WhatsApp with your experience to reserve a place for 23 January 2027, 1:00–4:00 pm at Lampton School, Hounslow. The fee is £35 for RKAGB members and £40 for non-members. Payment details follow reservation.