SYLLABUS 稽古目録
In the budo(martial arts) we practice, you will find a great number of traditions and techniques worthy of a lifetime of practice.
The learning syllabus itself consists of more than just techniques but also principles of bio-mechanics and philosophies that make them effective. Without its principles or philosophies, fighting skill becomes nothing more than violence and thuggery which only facilitates the naturally strong.
Mental awareness(zanchin), focus of energy(kime), projecting energy (kiai), good posture, one's own balance, breaking of balance (kuzushi), evasive movement (tai sabaki), combative distance (maai) and using the centre of mass (tandem) are all examples of the principles and philosophies that allow the techniques of the curriculum to be effective.
At more advanced stages, after some considerable time in training students are allowed to test and develope their skills in controlled combat such as kumite and randori (see below). The following is a general overview of the very large curriculum.
KARATE-DO 空手道
基本 Kihon (basics) - Kicks, punches, blocks, stances.
形 Kata - Ancient pre-arranged fighting patterns simulating combat. Over 80 karate kata in the karate style of Shito Ryu
分解 Bunkai (applications of kata) - Counter strikes, grappling & throws, sweeps, joint locks/breaks/manipulation,
pinching, gouging, tearing etc
組手 Kumite - Fighting skills involving striking, joint locking and throwing.
ADVANCED: Suidi/Tuidi - Soft blocking & grappling aspects of old okinawan karate.
Kihon of Naha-te, Shuri-te & tomari-te
Power Generation - Tandem/Hara, Shinkuchi
WEAPONS
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Okinawan Kobudo: Weaponry that evolved in Ryukyu/Okinawa often associated with karate, are referred to as 'okinawan kobudo' not to be confused with the usage of 'kobudo' in Japan to describe old (ko) martial arts (budo). The weapons of okinawan kobudo were improvised from farming tools when traditional weapons were banned during the ocupation of okinawa. They are taught as a supplement to our traditional karate curriculum. The weapons we practice include sai, kama, nunchaku and bo.
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Koryu Bujutsu: We also teach weapons as part of the curriculum for koryu jujutsu, iaijutsu and kenjutsu. These are the traditional weapons of the samurai. They include the katana & bokutou, naginata, kodachi, rokushaku bo, hanbo, gobou, kusarigama, jutte and fundou. Dan ranks can be pursued in Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu. More info here..
JUJUTSU
Koryu Kata
The kata (forms) are highly refined pre-arranged two-person drills that teach the bio-mechanics and principles of jujutsu. Our kata are authentic and undiluted koryu (old-style) techniques. They have been passed down for centuries in our proven and unbroken traditional lineage;
関節技 Kansetsu Waza - Joint manipulation - seizure, breaks and escapes/releases.
投げ技 Nage Waza - Leg throws, arm throws, sacrificial throws, sweeps and take downs through breaking opponents posture and manipulating balance.
睾被 Kinkazuki - Ground techniques involving strikes, pins, arm and leg locks, chokes & strangulations.
当て身技 Atari/Atemi Waza - Strikes to sensitive and delicate parts of the body
Iai-jutsu - Sword Drawing Techniques
Bo-Jutsu - Koryu stick Techniques
Kusarigama-jutsu - Sickle and chain techniques
Kaiken Waza - Knife defence techniques
Goshin Taijutsu
Self-defence training for common unarmed assault;
敵用 Tekiyo (Kata no Oyo) - Variations and adaptations of old-style forms for typical modern assault.
取手 Tuidi - Soft-blocking and grappling flow-drills based on koryu kata.
地稽古 Iji Keiko - Free sparing involving throws, joint manipulation and strikes. Training knives used at an advance level.
Newaza - Ground grappling skills for self-defence
Military Knife, Pistol & Bayonet Skills
Heiho
Psychology and strategies for self-defence and combat.
SELF DEFENCE SHORT COURSES
Level 1 Course, Level 2 Course
The Level 1 and Level 2 courses present methods that are simple, quick to learn and easy to use.
Principles such as spatial awareness, the element of surprise, controlled aggression and 'verbal self defence' are combined with physical techniques such as blocking, using effective strikes requiring little power and many escape techniques for common types of assault. For the next course dates click here...
The Nihon Jujutsu program (above) is a further extension of the Level 1 and Level 2 self-defence courses, providing practitioners with a much bigger skill set and physical conditioning.
RANKS
DAN RANKS
Nihon Jujutsu & Koryu Jujutsu
7th Kyu
6th Kyu
5th Kyu
4th Kyu
3rd Kyu
2nd Kyu
1st Kyu
1st Dan
2nd Dan
3rd Dan
4th Dan
5th Dan
Menkyo Renshi
Menkyo Kyoshi
Menkyo Hanshi
Menkyo Shihan
Saiko Shihan
CERTIFICATE RANKS
Dento Nihon Kobudo Jikankai
Koryu kenjutsu, iai-heiho, bojutsu and Okinawan kobudo
Level 1 - Beginner 1 - Sankyu
Level 2 - Intermediate 1 - Nikyu
Level 3 - Intermediate 2 - Ikkyu
Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Shodan
Level 5 - Advanced Practitioner & Assistant Instructor - Nidan - Sempai
Level 6+ - Expert Practitioner & Qualified Instructor - Sandan and above Sensei
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Shogo titles.