The Martial Art of Natural Laws
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 that allow you to control and manage an opponent when one or both of you are on the ground. Studies include escaping, clinching, application, reversals, Read More …
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 found in the body – particularly those that control movement of major areas of the body. This is perhaps the most complex area of anatomical Read More …
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 you will work with the traditional Japanese long knife. You will also work with modern knives of varying sizes and shapes so that you have Read More …
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 this belt incorporate anatomical information studied in this belt and in earlier curriculum material. Finally, many movement skills are directly or indirectly related to grappling. Read More …
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. The weapon form deals with use of the (knife). When dealing with the open-hand forms be very cognizant of when the form forces you into Read More …
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 of new knowledge and theory will also be introduced. You will want to apply this new information to the vast number of skills and abilities Read More …
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 …
In your next belt you will focus extensively on ground fighting skills. This is a major topic requiring a good deal of effort, skills development, conditioning, and strategic thought. It takes quite a bit of time to become accustomed to ground work, so we want to begin introducing some of this material in this belt. Read More …
We will cover sparring in more detail. For your belt test you will need to demonstrate some proficiency in what is best described as full contact sparring. This is the type of fighting a typical assailant might employ initially in a conflict. You will want to be familiar with this type of sparring so that Read More …
Most of the movement skills at the Green Belt level deal with utilizing an offensive mentality or with improving the efficiency of movement. These are both large areas of study at this curriculum level. Shintai
You will continue your studies of human anatomy. In this belt you will study the human skeletal system, including the various bones, skeletal sections, skeletal system functions, and types of bones. Understand Anatomy In your belt curriculum for each belt beyond Yellow Belt you have been introduced to various aspects of human anatomy. This will Read More …
For the first time in Tensoku Ryu you will become proficient at the use of a weapon traditionally made of metal. It is possible that you have used a metal Tonfa in the past, but traditionally Tonfa were constructed of wood. The first weapon with which you will train that is traditionally made of metal Read More …
We continue our exploration of essential throwing skills by introducing an additional five uprooting throws and five rooting throws. The throws are quite a bit more advanced than throws explored in earlier belt material. Some of these throws are both quite dynamic and energetic. Nage
Kansetsu Waza refers to joint locking techniques. These locks put stress upon or limit the movement of anatomical joints so that an individual can be controlled, manipulated, thrown, struck, or injured. As you advance in rank you will utilize Kansetsu Waza extensively. A word of caution is necessary though. Many of these locks can cause Read More …
The curriculum for achieving your Green Belt includes a great many skills you must learn to utilize. These skills are often extensions or expansions of things you already know, but in many cases these are completely new areas of skill development. Skills become much more integrated and fluid at this level of training. Skills are Read More …
Now that you have solidly reached the middle level belt ranks it is time to begin exploring conceptual aspects of the martial arts more deeply. Some of what you learn will be imminently practical. Much of what you learn will be theoretical and more abstract. It is all useful at various times and in varying Read More …
We introduce additional sets of both Uprooting Nage and Rooting Nage in this belt curriculum. The throws are generally more challenging than those you explored as an Orange Belt. As before, take your time learning the throws and do not put your Uke in jeopardy while you are learning these throwing skills. As always, both Read More …
Each belt introduces a new aspect of human anatomy to study. In this belt you will study the digestive system, including the associated organs and processes. Disclaimers Discussions of anatomy, anatomical features, and anatomical processes are intended for informational use only and are neither intended nor should they be used for medical diagnosis or as Read More …
You will no doubt be happy to know there are no new hand strikes to learn in this belt. You have completed that aspect of your training. But that does not mean there are not additional things to learn or consider. In this article we will cover some salient points about striking that will serve Read More …
This section defines the various movement skills you will be expected to master in order to achieve your Blue Belt ranking. Some of these are relatively straight forward and some are quite complex. But everything deserves significant practice and understanding. Sometimes what seems simple may actually have multiple layers and some of these layers may Read More …