Professional Combined Martial Arts Inc.

Kobudo

Level one:     examined proficiency of one weapon   (and associated drills)

 

Level two:     examined proficiency of two weapons  (and associated drills)

 

Level three:   examined proficiency of three weapons  (and associated drills)

 

Level four :    examined proficiency of four weapons   (and associated drills)

 

Level five:      examined proficiency of five weapons   (and associated drills)

 

Level six:       examined proficiency of six weapons     (and associated drills)

 

Level seven:   examined proficiency of seven weapons  (and associated drills)

 

Level eight:    examined proficiency of eight weapons   (and associated drills)

 

Level nine:     examined proficiency of nine weapons    (and associated drills)

 

Level Ten:      examined proficiency of ten weapons    (and associated drills)

Examples of acceptable weapons:   Bo, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Sai, Sabre, Sword, 3 section  staff, crescent knives, escrima sticks, whip chain, guns (pistol and rifle), bow and arrow, bali knives.   “in any order”.   (similar weapons may be considered to be within the family of other weapons and only count for “ONE” kobudo level.)

 

Any Sensei that has proven his/ her  proficiency in these weapons may recommend a student to a rank  to one level below their own.   All ranks will be sent through

P.C.M.A. hombu for final approval.     P.C.M.A. may request a video tape if they have not seen the student work with the weapon.

 

All Kobudo ranks involving modern weapons such as the Pistol or Rifle can only be earned by attending a state or federal instructional course which includes weapon safety, and proficiency testing, this includes Military training and examination by a qualified firearms rated Kobudo practitioner.  Those winning competitions with these weapons are also to be considered.     If you know rifle and pistol then it only credits you for “ONE” kobudo level.