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KUDEN

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“Knowledge obstructs you from being a human being”

Masaaki Hatsumi Soke

KOKORO NO KAMAE

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Kokoro no kamae can be translated into “posture of the heart” or “make a resolution”, or “mental preperation”.

The methodology of the kokoro no kamae is the relationship between the inner workings of the mind and the physical application of movement or taijutsu.

It is not a mental or intellectual methodology it is a practical one and therefore can only be felt and then realised through your taijutsu via the correlation of various kamae.

KUDEN: RITSUDO

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When encountering the rhythm of a fight or confrontation - Nagare we must learn to break this rhythm and become unpredictable - Ritsudo.

“The techniques are initially practiced with the consciousness directed towards understanding the purpose and practical application of the physical movements.

Next, the student begins to work on making his technique a natural part of knowledge; in effect, allowing his body to develop the natural ability to perform the technique.

Finally, the technique itself is dropped from consciousness as a technique, and becomes yet one more variation of the body and personality to handle things in an effective manner.”

Soke Masaaki Hatsumi

KUDEN: NAGARE

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The word Nagare is a Japanese word for “flow”.

In the ethos of the martial arts it describes the flow of movement used by the defender to blend into the attackers movements or adjust to the rhythm of a fight.

By blending using movement you dissapear from the attackers senses, but not for long as a constant rhythm can be predictable.

KUDEN

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“Finally, even as the victor, one is in danger,

in that by defeating another,

the desire of revenge is created in the vanquished.”

Soke Masaaki Hatsumi

 

KUDEN

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“In budo, too, there are three important essentials:

first, seeing and knowing oneself, one’s own strengths and limitations;

second, the sword of discrimination, of decisiveness, for eliminating faults, weaknesses, and the unnecessary;

and last, the sincerity, feeling, devotion, insight, and understanding of the heart.”

Soke Masaaki Hatsumi

 

JUMONJI NO KAMAE

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JUMONJI NO KAMAE - FIGURE TEN POSTURE

The three changes or variations of Jumonji no Kamae are left, right and centre.

The three levels of the Jumonji no Kamae are Jo, Chu and Ge.

Kuden

“Juji; Maybe one makes peace with the enemy;
or I have twice the advantage;
a Kamae to see the heart;
a Kamae to quest for life without ceasing self defence.
Also called the Kamae of Treachery as an example of “even if you allow Kuji do not allow Juji.”

Sanmyaku

KAMAE NO KATA

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The postures / kamae of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu

KUKISHINDEN RYU HANBOJUTSU

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STICK FIGHTING - Techniques of Self Defence

by Masaaki Hatsumi & Quintin Chambers

This is the first widely-available book by Hatsumi that concentrates purely on taijutsu mechanics expressed in bojutsu - now followed by a sequel book. There are a few others, but their coverage is nothing as compared to this book and they are either out of print, in Japanese and/or unavailable over here.

The book covers more than 50 battlefield techniques of Kukishin Ryu -The 9 Demon Gods School - of which Hatsumi is the 28th Grandmaster.

The Kukishin techniques shown are those organised by and have come down via Takamatsu Sensei.

Beginning with sabaki-fundementals of movement it then covers 8 aspects of bojutsu from defensive moves to immobilisations. This includes bo, jo, hanbo and tessen techniques (different sizes of stick or staff) and henka (variations) of techniques.

This book is published by Kodansha International. For those in the know, this is as huge ‘guarantee’ of quality as any other - I’ve only ever seen them publish the very best amongst the best of titles.

For Bujinkan practioners there are familiar techniques of Take Ori, Oni Kudaki, Ganseki Otoshi , etc. Whilst fully exploring the unique characteristics of the bo, the universality of taijutsu means that this book will also apply to empty-hand.

It is presented in a format worthy of a Japanese artist. Fine illustrations are added to the very clear photos of the younger Grandmaster’s demonstration. Much attention has been also paid to clear, uncluttered layout that flows with the description. Often the double page spread is used to full effect with the images moving across between the pages.

Overall this book is ideal for practioners of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu looking for a practical book, for anyone interested in traditional Japanese martial arts or for anyone interested in stick and staff fighting from any or no tradition.

  • Paperback: 147 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc (31 Dec 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0870114751
  • ISBN-13: 978-0870114755
  • Sample reading: http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=0tHG6ryRJeUC&dq=STICK+FIGHTING+HATSUMI&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=WtzcyXdJUR&sig=sM5cy_5A1lf-h30AK-UGkB2fBN0&hl=en&ei=mLXASsuaMMbRjAegq-FC&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1#v=onepage&q=&f=false

    KUDEN - GRADING REQUIREMENTS

    September 21st, 2009 Posted in Knowledge Base | No Comments »

    TENGU WARRIOR NETWORK

    Kata Requirements

    12th Kyu:

    How to tie Obi and fold Keiko.
    History and Traditions of the Bujinkan. Shihan Castan & Hatsumi Soke.
    Rei: Tachi and Seiza and Shikin Haramitsu Daikomyo.
    Dojo Etiquette, Health, Safety and Hygiene.
    Understanding Sensei/Deshi (Japanese Teacher/Student) relationships.
    Understanding Sempai/Kohai (Japanese Senior/Junior) relationships.
    Grade and rank progressions knowledge, (Titles, Belts, Badges & Stars)
    Junan Taiso
    Shi Ho Ten Chi Tobi
    Kamae no Kata

    11th Kyu:

    Taihenjutsu Ukemi gata (Kihon)

    10th Kyu:

    Hoken Juroppo Ken
    Shi Ho Geri

    9th Kyu:

    Shoshin Go Kei Gogyo no Kata (Sanshin no Kata)

    8th Kyu:

    Kihon Happo

    7th Kyu:

    Muto Dori
    Hajutsu Hyu Ho

    6th Kyu:

    Torrite Kihon Dori
    Happo Keri henka

    5th Kyu:

    Gyaku Gi

    4th Kyu:

    Nage Kata

    3rd Kyu:

    Ryu Sui Iki
    Shime Waza

    2nd Kyu:

    Suwari Gata

    1st Kyu:

    Uko
    Nage Kaeshi

    Shodan:

    Keri to Tzuki Tzuki no Keri
    Muto Dori
    Santo Tonko no Kata

    Nidan:

    Gyokko Ryu Jo Ryaku no Maki Jukuu Gata
    Kukishinden Ryu Hanbojutsu

    Sandan:

    Kukishinden Ryu Uchi Waza
    Kukishinden Ryu Bojutsu
    Koto Ryu Shoden no Kata Juhachi Gata

    Yodan:

    Kukishinden Ryu Hanbojutsu
    Gyokko Ryu Chu ryaku no Maki
    Kukishinden Ryu Bojutsu
    Koto Ryu Chuden no Kata

    Godan:

    Tantojutsu
    Shurikenjutsu
    Tessenjutsu
    Kyoketsu Shoge
    Kusari Fundo
    Kenjutsu
    Hanbojutsu
    Bojutsu

    Rokudan:

    Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu Shoden no Kata
    Kukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu Sabaki gata
    Takagi Yoshin Ryu Eri Shime Waza
    Gyokko Ryu Mutodori Gedan Hachi Gata Ge ryaku no Maki
    Kukishinden Ryu Bojutsu Shoden no Kata

    Shichidan:

    Koto Ryu Okuden no Kata
    Shindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu Ten no Kata
    Kukishinden Ryu Jojutsu - Waza
    Kukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu Shoden no Kata

    Hachidan:

    Togakure Ryu Bikenjutsu - Kamae, Itto Giri, Happo Bikenjutsu
    Shindenfudo Ryu Jutaijutsu Shoden no Kata
    Koto Ryu Koppojutsu Hekito no Kata Hachi Gata

    Kudan:

    Kukishinden Ryu Yarijutsu
    Shindenfudo Ryu Koku no Kata

    Judan:

    Kukishinden Ryu Naginatajutsu
    Takagi Yoshin Ryu Muto Dori

    TENGU WARRIOR NETWORK

    Time Served Requirements For Grading

    KIHON WAZA

    12th Kyu: 3 months or 10 hours
    11th Kyu: 3 months or 12 hours
    10th Kyu 3 months or 14 hours

    TEN RYAKU KIHON

    9th Kyu: 3 months or 16 hours
    8th Kyu: 3 months or 20 hours
    7th Kyu: 3 months or 30 hours

    CHI RYAKU KIHON

    6th Kyu: 6 months or 40 hours
    5th Kyu: 6 months or 50 hours
    4th Kyu: 6 months or 60 hours

    JIN RYAKU KIHON

    3rd Kyu: 9 months or 70 hours
    2nd Kyu: 9 months or 80 hours
    1st Kyu: 9 months or 90 hours

    TEN RYAKU NO MAKI

    1st Dan - Shodan: 1 year or 100 hours
    2nd Dan - Nidan: 2 years or 200 hours
    3rd Dan - Sandan: 3 years or 300 hours

    CHI RYAKU NO MAKI

    4th Dan - Yodan: 4 years or 400 hours
    5th Dan - Godan: 5 years or 500 hours
    6th Dan - Rokudan: 6 years or 600 hours

    JIN RYAKU NO MAKI

    7th Dan - Shichidan: 7 years or 700 hours
    8th Dan - Hachidan: 8 years or 800 hours
    9th Dan - Kudan: 9 years or 900 hours

    10th Dan - Judan: 10 years or 1000 hours

    Shihan Alfredo Castan, Chigyo Happo Biken - 2009