Contents: Contents; History of the bo (or kon); Masters of kobu-do; Kobu-do bo-jitsu kata; Kinds and types of bo; Storage of the bo; Holding the bo; Warming-up exercises; Stances; Kamae or basic fighting positions; The yoi (ready) position; Kihon (basics I); Uchi-kata (striking); Tsuki-kata (poking or thrusting); Uke-kata (blocking); Basic blocks; Kotei kihon combinations; Ido-kihon (basics II); Basic blocks; Kotei kihon combinations; Ido-kohon (basics III); Basic techniques; Ido kihon combinations; Self-Defense applications (sparring); Kata