Beginning on Saturday, May 2, we will offer a weekly Matayoshi-style kobudo class led by David Troup sensei, through the Okinawa Kobudo Doushi Rensei-kai (OKDR), under the direction of President Neil Stolsmark, Hanshi, 9th dan. Troup sensei is a Shodan in the OKDR, and is currently studying with Michael Norvell sensei, Rokudan in the OKDR.
The class will take place at the Penobscot Bay YMCA’s Lily Pond facility, which is the white building to your right as you come down the driveway to the YMCA. Registration is required through the YMCA’s website or by visiting the YMCA’s front desk.
Students will explore classical Okinawan martial arts weapons training, including bo, sai, tonfa, and nunchaku, with an emphasis on basics, kata, and practical application. Suitable for beginners and experienced martial artists alike, the class offers a disciplined, respectful environment to deepen both skill and understanding of this traditional art.
