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Kobudo demonstration at the Nippon BudokanCEFR A1
16 Mar 2026
Adapted from Jo Carter, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by luca romano, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
71 words
- Kobudo is Japan’s classical and traditional martial art form.
- The event was held at the Nippon Budokan hall.
- People showed empty-hand techniques and many weapon skills.
- Some schools used real armour and long swords.
- Teachers spoke about honour and samurai moral ideas today.
- Many schools try to attract more young students today.
- Some schools accept learners from other countries now, too.
- Kobudo keeps old tradition and adapts to modern life.
Difficult words
- martial — related to fighting and soldiers
- weapon — tool used to fight or attack
- armour — protective clothing for the body
- honour — high respect for a person or action
- tradition — old custom passed between people
- adapt — change to fit new conditionsadapts
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Discussion questions
- Would you like to learn a martial art?
- Which do you prefer: empty-hand techniques or weapon skills?
- Have you seen a martial art event before?
