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- Blue Belt Reishiki and Attitude Posted in: Chiken (Knowledge), Curriculum - Each new belt rank introduces a novel set of skills and experiences. These often require you to consider additional etiquette practices. They also require that you understand how you might… Read More
- Matsumora Rohai Kata Posted in: Curriculum, Kata (Forms) - The Matsumora Rohai form originated in and around the village of Tomari, Okinawa. The originator of this form is not known. The form is known by several other names including:… Read More
- Kusanku Kata Posted in: Curriculum, Kata (Forms) - The Kusanku Kata is a relatively long, complex, and quite tiring form. The form includes just over sixty different movements. It will take you some time to work through the… Read More
- Muscles of the Torso Posted in: Anatomy, Anatomy (Human Anatomy), Curriculum - We have previously discussed many of the muscles found in the torso. The muscles previously discussed involve movement of the shoulders, arms, hips, and legs. We will mention these muscles… Read More
- Muscles of the Lower Leg and Foot Posted in: Anatomy, Anatomy (Human Anatomy), Curriculum - Lower Leg Muscles The muscles of the lower leg reside in four facial compartments. A surrounding each compartment serves to contain the compartment muscles and separate them other nearly structures. The lower… Read More
- Muscles of the Hip and Thigh Posted in: Anatomy (Human Anatomy), Curriculum - The muscles of the hip are in some ways similar to the muscles of the shoulder. Numerous muscles induce movements of the legs and torso while using the bones in… Read More
- Movements Within the Arm Posted in: Anatomy (Human Anatomy), Curriculum - In this article we will cover muscles that control movements within the arm, wrist, and hand. We will first cover movement of the forearm. This is relatively straight forward as it… Read More
- Anatomical Terminology Posted in: Anatomy - Anatomical Relationships Assume for the moment that a person is standing at attention with the back straight. This is the standard model of the body and forms the basis for… Read More
- Muscles Affecting the Upper Arm Posted in: Anatomy (Human Anatomy), Curriculum - Many different muscles help control movements in the upper arm. The thorax serves as a major anchor point for each of these muscles. The most substantial anchor points in… Read More
- Smooth Muscle Posted in: Anatomy (Human Anatomy), Curriculum - Smooth muscle is found in organs and blood vessels throughout the body. Because these muscles help with organ function they cannot be controlled by conscious thought. The autonomous nervous system… Read More
- Cardiac Muscle Posted in: Anatomy (Human Anatomy), Curriculum - Cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle have a great many similarities. They also have a number of significant differences. We will primarily cover the differences in this article. We assume that you… Read More
- Skeletal Muscle Posted in: Anatomy (Human Anatomy), Curriculum - Skeletal muscles typically attached to one or more bones via a bundle of collagen fibers called tendons. Skeletal muscles can contract in size which results in a pulling force being… Read More
- Muscle Classifications Posted in: Anatomy (Human Anatomy), Curriculum - Muscles can be classified or thought of in several ways. Classifications may refer to the muscle shape, size, function, use, or orientation. We will cover some of the most common… Read More
- Brown Belt Kakutou Posted in: Curriculum, Curriculum Group - In the prior belt you studied fundamental grappling skills. Now you will begin to put these skills to work. In this belt you will learn specific grappling strategies and methods… Read More
- Anatomy – Muscular System Posted in: Curriculum, Curriculum Group - We continue our anatomical studies by exploring the human muscular system. Students will explore muscle types, muscle tissues, muscle functioning and interactions, muscle groups, muscle metabolism, and the various muscles… Read More
- Brown Belt Buki Posted in: Curriculum, Curriculum Group - The weapons training provided in this belt curriculum deals primarily with the (knife) and . This represents an introduction to and initial study of bladed weapons. When studying the Tanto… Read More
- Brown Belt Shintai Posted in: Curriculum, Curriculum Group - The movement skills in this belt are often quite subtle and at times almost imperceptible. This makes some of these skills very hard to master. Many other skills studied in… Read More
- Brown Belt Kata Posted in: Curriculum, Curriculum Group - You will study several open-hand Kata and one weapon Kata in your studies to achieve your Brown Belt. The three open-hand forms focus on the derivation of speed and power.… Read More
- Brown Belt (Sankyu) Curriculum Posted in: Curriculum - Please note: We are currently in the process of entering the curriculum requirements for this rank into the system. This is a time consuming process. Information will be immediately available… Read More
- Brown Belt Chiken Posted in: Curriculum, Curriculum Group - Exploration of new knowledge and conceptual information kicks into overdrive in this belt. Much of what you have previously learned will be explored again from different perspectives. A great deal… Read More
- Sei Tensoku Ryu Publications Posted in: Publications - Below are links to our growing list of publications. Sei Tensoku Ryu Publications Read More
- Miscellaneous Considerations Posted in: Chiken (Knowledge), Curriculum - In this article we will cover a variety of different topics that are relevant to your training and growth as a martial artist. These topics are presented in no particular… Read More
- Additional Opponent Considerations Posted in: Chiken (Knowledge), Curriculum - Effects Drugs and Alcohol Can Have on an Opponent If you are in a social setting in which people are consuming inebriating substances, or if you encounter someone in passing… Read More
- Reaction Times Posted in: Curriculum, Sukiru (Skill) - Large vs Small Muscle Movement and Reaction Times In the next belt curriculum you will study the muscular system in detail. One of the areas you will study involves fast-twitch… Read More
- Unconventional Methods Posted in: Curriculum, Sukiru (Skill) - This article discusses some alternate ways in which you might think about common martial arts activities. This suggests that you will want to begin thinking beyond basic blocking, striking, and… Read More