Sei Tensoku Ryu Publications
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Month: August 2017
Miscellaneous Considerations
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 order. Each warrants your consideration. Martial Arts in Everyday Life As you gain experience you will likely start to consider the overlap in martial arts Read More …
Additional Opponent Considerations
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 who is inebriated, then you could find yourself confronted by a somewhat irrational and possibly belligerent individual. Certainly not everyone who becomes a bit tipsy Read More …
Reaction Times
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 and slow-twitch muscles. People who are exposed to long duration exercises (long-distance running, swimming, etc.) will generally have a larger percentage of slow-twitch muscles (perhaps Read More …
Unconventional Methods
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 kicking strategies. You will discover that any part of your anatomy can be used at various times for positive benefit. We will also suggest that Read More …
Ashi No Waza
There are numerous ways by which you can employ the legs to gain a tactical advantage over an opponent. In this article we will cover some you should strive to master. You may have encountered these skills previously, but we cover them here to ensure that everyone is familiar with these methods prior to moving Read More …
Lethal Striking Points
We will now discuss lethal striking points in the human body. This is not to suggest you should ever use these points. In fact, you should consider this a list of things to avoid except in those rarest of circumstances where you literally have no choice. Should you become involved in a shoving match with Read More …
Muscular Strikes
Usually when considering strikes to the body, locations such as bones, internal organs, vital structures, and nerves are thought of as the primary targets for strikes. There can be little doubt that such targets are effective if you find it necessary to use them. But deliberately striking muscles can also be quite effective. Striking a Read More …
Tensoku Ryu Nunchaku Nidan Kata
The primary purpose of this is to provide a series of movements that allow the student to practice continual flowing movements using the Nunchaku. If you are not yet familiar with the movements utilized in this Kata then you should review the various Nunchaku skills discussed in the Buki section of this Green Belt curriculum. The goal Read More …
Tensoku Ryu Nunchaku Shodan Kata
This first Nunchaku focuses primarily on common spins and passes used in typical combinations. The Kata is performed in its entirety on the right side, and then repeated in its entirety on the left side. You should end up roughly in the same location on the floor or mat from where you began the Kata. Read More …
Nunchaku Kata Introduction
There are two Nunchaku that must be done with great proficiency for your ranking examination. These Kata incorporate most of the wrapping, spinning, striking, and passing skills discussed earlier in this manual. If you are practiced at those skills then you should be able to perform these Kata without much difficulty. Some Nunchaku Conventions Here Read More …
Tensoku Ryu Sai Nidan Kata
The Nidan version of the Sai Kata is more fluid and flowing than the Shodan version. It is assumed that your basic handing skills are sound so much of the focus of this Kata is on using the weapon for combat purposes. The Kata therefore makes extensive use of other non-weapon skills. This is intended Read More …
Tensoku Ryu Sai Shodan Kata
The primary purpose of this [ is to provide a practice vehicle for handling. There is a good deal of focus on dynamically changing the grip on the weapon and employing these changed grips for immediate effect. While is a relevant concern as well, the primary intent of this Kata is to help hone and Read More …
Sai Kata Introduction
The two in our curriculum were created by Richard Munson. These Kata focus on development of Sai usage and handling skills as well as practical considerations when the weapon is used in conflict. Like all Tensoku Ryu Kata these forms should be thought of as a baseline. You may, after you are quite familiar with Read More …
Passai Gwa Kata
This version of the Passai (also commonly called Koryu Passai or Passai Guwa) was originally the Passai Sho version practiced by Itosu Anko. This version was not brought forward by later students (particularly Chibana Chosin) and was therefore not widely studied by later systems and styles. We study this form to preserve it for future Read More …
Alternate Passai Sho Kata
Again we provide you with an alternate version of this . Once more you are neither required to study nor demonstrate this Kata and it will not be part of your formal training or ranking examinations. We provide it solely to offer you some insight into how other styles view these Kata and to present Read More …
Passai Sho Kata
The Passai Sho (Bassai Sho) has a great many different variations practiced by numerous martial arts styles. Some styles, particularly styles such as Shotokan Karate (who study Bassai Sho) practice this form with many open hand techniques. Other styles have completely different sequences of movements involving substantially more closed hand skills. There is nothing wrong Read More …
Alternate Passai Dai Kata
For your edification a version of the Passai Dai similar to those practiced by styles such as Kissaki Kai and Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo is provided below. You will not be taught this version nor are you required to learn or practice this version. This version is slightly less intricate and often more direct than Read More …
Passai Dai Kata
This version of these Kata is also called Matsumura no Passai after Matsumura Soko, the person to whom the earliest version of this Kata is attributed. Matsumura was a martial arts instructor and body guard for the Okinawa royal family. The lineage of the Naihanchi, Kusanku, and several other Kata can be traced back through Read More …
Green Belt Kata
Within the Green Belt Curriculum you will learn three versions of the Passai Kata. Like most Kata the origins of these forms are quite murky. Many martial arts styles refer to this Kata series as Bassai. Many attribute the origins of the Kata to ancient Chinese martial artists, while others suggest the Kata originated in Read More …