Bujinkan Cornwall

JUMONJI NO KAMAE

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

The postures / kamae of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu

KUKISHINDEN RYU HANBOJUTSU

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.

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

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

SEISHIN TEKI KYOYO - DO

Budo, when broken down to its parts, may seem to be a collection of martial techniques whose continuous practice ultimately prepares its student for an eventual physical conflict.

However, seen by its originators as well as by us, Budo is a spiritual path that requires the active and full participation of our body, mind and heart. Its aim is simply to make the student a better human being. The goal or destiny are unclear but the path and the aim are clear to us: A better human being is one who can control his body, mind and heart and create an inner harmony of these in himself, as well as an harmonious existence with the world outside, of fellow humans and nature.

“Row, row, row until you reach the safe shore” - so they say. But the shore is already here: practice and insight are one and the same (Shu sho ichi nyo).

AKBAN ISRAEL - http://www.akban.org/about/do-spiritual-path-budo.php

WORDS FROM THE DALAI LAMA

Death is a natural form of life, which we will all surely have to face sooner or later. To my mind, there are two ways we can deal with it while we are still alive. We can either choose to ignore it or we can confront the prospect of our own death and, by thinking clearly about it, try and minimalise the suffering that it can bring. However, in neither of these ways can we actually overcome it.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

HIDEN

“I am now riding around the world on a Pegasus. One day some thirty years ago Takamatsu Sensei said to me “Hatsumi San, In training you have to become an insect. Training means becoming an insect, clutching onto the tail of a horse. Do this and you will quickly be able to cover a thousand miles with that horse….”. I can still remember how he looked through the tobacco smoke, just as though it were yesterday.”

Hatsumi Sensei - Sanmyaku

Where is the Kihon in your Kihon?

SEISHIN TEKI KYOYO

I said to the almond tree,
“Sister, speak to me of God,”
And the almond tree blossomed.

Saint Francis of Assisi

SEISHIN TEKI KYOYO - RAKYO

“Makyo do not occur when you are dawdling,
Neither do they appear when your practice has ripened….
They indicate the intensity of your concentration”

Yasutani Roshi on the occurance of Makyo (Illusions) during meditation