training
training
We train in both traditional forms and modern applications of Japanese jujutsu and ninjutsu,
Ten Chi Jin Ryaku No Maki
The Book of Heaven, Earth and Man is the basis for training. It covers the foundation skills, strategies, principles of the nine ryu or schools of martial arts that Hatsumi Soke inherited from his own teacher, Toshitsugu Takamatsu. Soke gives instructors freedom to teach the Tenchijin according to the needs of their particular training group.
The Book of Ten - Heaven
Rei opening bow and salutation
Junan taiso conditioning, flexibility
Kamae protective/fighting postures
Hoken juroppo 16 striking treasures
Taihenjutsu movement skills
Gogyo no kata five training forms
Kihon happo eight basic fighting patterns
The Book of Chi - Earth
Tehodoki/taihodoki escapes from grabs/holds
Gyaku joint reversals, takedowns
Suwari gata kneeling/sitting techniques
Keri gata leg attacks and defences
Shime waza chokes
Nage throwing
The Book of Jin - Man
Kosshi/koppojutsu advanced striking, kicking
Jutaijutsu takedowns, restraints
Muto dori weapon evasion
Nage advanced nage
Ninjutsu escaping forms
Buki
Humans pick up objects when threatened, angry or to defend themselves. Our training is based on the understanding that any object may become a weapon, any part of the weapon may be used and any object may be incorporated into any attack or defence. We practice with bladed, stick, rope, projectile traditional or modern weaponry/objects and we pay particular attention to the use of hidden objects as weapons.
Seminars and special training
Specific ryu and weapons are studied in more depth in seminars. Seminars also cover special interest subjects: climbing, survival/bush skills, modern sport weapons.
Randori/scenario based training
Senior students practice randori - free form attack/defence. This may be robust at times and is not encouraged during early stages of training. After a few months, all students may participate in scenario based training to develop effective self defence skills. We train in a range of urban and natural settings. Exposure to testing, resistance and realism is progressive and safe.
Courageous Heart hosts or attends 3-6 seminars a year with top Australian and international instructors to ensure both instructors and students are challenged and open to new input, different approaches and ideas. Instructors we have hosted include: Duncan Stewart (AUS), Tim Bathurst (AUS), Shawn Grey (CAN/NZ), Fernando Axio Torres (SPAIN); Ed Martin (USA); Antonis and Harry Mitrou (GREECE); Simon Gaunt (NZ). The dojo has attended seminars with Ed Lomax, Jamie MacAninch, Brin and Natascha Morgan, Phil Legare, Michael Pearce, Sveneric Bogstar, Mark O Brien.