ABOUT KYOSHIN RYU JIU-JITSU
kyoshin Ryu-Jiu-Jitsu is considered a traditional Japanese style of Jiu-Jitsu and its focus and design is predominantly for self defense and combative applications. It is both a comprehensive and complete style of Jiu-Jitsu.
The Kyoshin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu style has techniques designed to deal with any eventuality in either combative or self defense applications. It boasts a systematic, challenging and comprehensive curriculum.
Kyoshin Ryu translates into English as being “The Open Minded / Flexible Way School”.
There is a focus on a “Complete technique” when teaching. This starts with both Tori and Uke standing apart from each other in a natural stance and then becoming physically engaged. The application of the technique with the correct delivery, followed by a finishing type of technique which is then finally finished with the Tori exiting or “moving away” from the attacker and both Tori and Uke are back up facing each other in a fighting position. The defense is ended with both parties moving away from each other and again facing each other in a natural stance.
Multiple attacker training drills are stressed and weapon defenses are taught from both a defender's and aggressor's perspective and are common-place in the style.
The goal of Kyoshin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu practitioners (similar to the ideals of Kano (Founder of Judo), Uesheba (Founder of Aikido) and Funakoshi (Founder of Shotokan Karate - Do) are to develop themselves to the highest level of physical technique through daily training practice while also cultivating a positive mental posture achieved through meditation. The control of fear and anger in combat is of the utmost importance.
Although being technically proficient is one of the goals of all Martial Arts styles, Kyoshin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu also stresses the importance of personal character development. The style is taught in a relaxed but focused environment with traditional Japanese overtones. Students may grade to achieve higher belt levels through the Kyoshin Kan grading board. Examinations for each belt level are both thorough and tough.
BASIC PRINCIPALS
It should be emphasized that self-defence or combat should only be undertaken as a last resort. That is, the best self defense for an individual is good character so as not to draw problems to themselves and, along with good judgement and self- control, the practitioner avoids tricky situations.
If avoidance is not likely and assuming there is a serious threat, then a first strike is in order. A percussive technique usually precedes all other applications in this Ryu (School) and is utilized also following other techniques such as a throw or joint locking technique.
Kyoshin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu was designed for self defense and combative applications. It allows a smaller, weaker or disadvantaged person to defend themselves against a larger opponent or a greater number of opponents.
Moving continuously, in the same direction, is an important aspect of the style. Kyoshin Ryu practitioners often spin or rotate backwards in order to gain momentum, which translates into a more powerful punch or kick. Spinning movements also have a disorienting effect on many opponents. This principle also applies to grappling techniques. Kyoshin Ryu practitioners prefer to stay to the outside (blind side) of the opponent and apply self defense techniques at a forty-five degree angle.
In general, we were put on this earth possessing ten natural weapons: our feet and hands, elbows and knees, our head and our teeth. All of these weapons are utilized in the style. Development of these ten natural weapons takes into consideration the three basic ranges of hand to hand combat: kicking range; hand range; and grappling, range.
The post throw "T" Position is used after most throws and take downs in order to effect blows and to control the opponent's movements on the ground as well as to facilitate a pinning or submission technique such as an arm lock, leg lock or choke. The design of the T position allows all of one’s natural weapons to bear down on the opponent while the opponent's natural weapons face away from you.
Although a few high level throws have the opponent being cast away from the defender, most of the throws in the style have been chosen based on the fact that the opponent will land in the “T” position, a place where the defender has control and the opponent is directly beneath them. This eliminates throws where the opponents landing position cannot accurately be predicted.
Other advantages of placing ones opponent in the "T" Position is that it is difficult for the opponent to rotate to your left or to your right. It is also very difficult for them to move away from you or in towards you. In other words, the opponent is basically trapped beneath you with very restricted movement, while you apply punches, kicks or joint locking techniques.
As no person can accurately predict the outcome of a given situation, it is important that every aspect of fighting is developed to its full extent. This includes as such, stand up percussive fighting skills, throwing skills, joint locking and grappling skills, neck restraints and pressure point control, as well as kata and weapons work. In order to be an effective fighter or a person who is skilled in self defense, attention to training in all related areas of self-defence and combat is essential.
The range of technique types taught at this Ryu (School) provides a wide flexibility of choice in the application of force so that techniques can also cater to Civilian, Police and Military applications.
Kyoshin Ryu Praticioners should expect to gain expertise in the following areas:
Stances - building a strong foundation
Blocking and parrying techniques
Punching and striking techniques
Kicking and knee striking techniques
Ground Defenses and Hold Downs
Break falling techniques – all directions and from 5 levels of break falls
Throwing techniques – weight bearing and non-weight bearing
Joint locking and grappling techniques – including multiple leg locking techniques
Come-Along Techniques – restraining techniques
Chokes and strangulation techniques – standing and on the ground
The study of modern and traditional weapons – Yawara, Baton, Bo, Tanto, Bokken, Chain, Hand Gun
Pressure point control - Kyusho – Standing and on the ground
Kata training – Both form and complete Bunkai applications, including weapon Katas
Sparring with Multiple opponents – Both Kumite style and modern Boxing / Thai Boxing style.
Free-Style Randori – intermediate and advanced level training
Meditation – before and after each class promotes character development
The Kyoshin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu style has techniques designed to deal with any eventuality in either combative or self defense applications. It boasts a systematic, challenging and comprehensive curriculum.
Kyoshin Ryu translates into English as being “The Open Minded / Flexible Way School”.
There is a focus on a “Complete technique” when teaching. This starts with both Tori and Uke standing apart from each other in a natural stance and then becoming physically engaged. The application of the technique with the correct delivery, followed by a finishing type of technique which is then finally finished with the Tori exiting or “moving away” from the attacker and both Tori and Uke are back up facing each other in a fighting position. The defense is ended with both parties moving away from each other and again facing each other in a natural stance.
Multiple attacker training drills are stressed and weapon defenses are taught from both a defender's and aggressor's perspective and are common-place in the style.
The goal of Kyoshin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu practitioners (similar to the ideals of Kano (Founder of Judo), Uesheba (Founder of Aikido) and Funakoshi (Founder of Shotokan Karate - Do) are to develop themselves to the highest level of physical technique through daily training practice while also cultivating a positive mental posture achieved through meditation. The control of fear and anger in combat is of the utmost importance.
Although being technically proficient is one of the goals of all Martial Arts styles, Kyoshin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu also stresses the importance of personal character development. The style is taught in a relaxed but focused environment with traditional Japanese overtones. Students may grade to achieve higher belt levels through the Kyoshin Kan grading board. Examinations for each belt level are both thorough and tough.
BASIC PRINCIPALS
It should be emphasized that self-defence or combat should only be undertaken as a last resort. That is, the best self defense for an individual is good character so as not to draw problems to themselves and, along with good judgement and self- control, the practitioner avoids tricky situations.
If avoidance is not likely and assuming there is a serious threat, then a first strike is in order. A percussive technique usually precedes all other applications in this Ryu (School) and is utilized also following other techniques such as a throw or joint locking technique.
Kyoshin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu was designed for self defense and combative applications. It allows a smaller, weaker or disadvantaged person to defend themselves against a larger opponent or a greater number of opponents.
Moving continuously, in the same direction, is an important aspect of the style. Kyoshin Ryu practitioners often spin or rotate backwards in order to gain momentum, which translates into a more powerful punch or kick. Spinning movements also have a disorienting effect on many opponents. This principle also applies to grappling techniques. Kyoshin Ryu practitioners prefer to stay to the outside (blind side) of the opponent and apply self defense techniques at a forty-five degree angle.
In general, we were put on this earth possessing ten natural weapons: our feet and hands, elbows and knees, our head and our teeth. All of these weapons are utilized in the style. Development of these ten natural weapons takes into consideration the three basic ranges of hand to hand combat: kicking range; hand range; and grappling, range.
The post throw "T" Position is used after most throws and take downs in order to effect blows and to control the opponent's movements on the ground as well as to facilitate a pinning or submission technique such as an arm lock, leg lock or choke. The design of the T position allows all of one’s natural weapons to bear down on the opponent while the opponent's natural weapons face away from you.
Although a few high level throws have the opponent being cast away from the defender, most of the throws in the style have been chosen based on the fact that the opponent will land in the “T” position, a place where the defender has control and the opponent is directly beneath them. This eliminates throws where the opponents landing position cannot accurately be predicted.
Other advantages of placing ones opponent in the "T" Position is that it is difficult for the opponent to rotate to your left or to your right. It is also very difficult for them to move away from you or in towards you. In other words, the opponent is basically trapped beneath you with very restricted movement, while you apply punches, kicks or joint locking techniques.
As no person can accurately predict the outcome of a given situation, it is important that every aspect of fighting is developed to its full extent. This includes as such, stand up percussive fighting skills, throwing skills, joint locking and grappling skills, neck restraints and pressure point control, as well as kata and weapons work. In order to be an effective fighter or a person who is skilled in self defense, attention to training in all related areas of self-defence and combat is essential.
The range of technique types taught at this Ryu (School) provides a wide flexibility of choice in the application of force so that techniques can also cater to Civilian, Police and Military applications.
Kyoshin Ryu Praticioners should expect to gain expertise in the following areas:
Stances - building a strong foundation
Blocking and parrying techniques
Punching and striking techniques
Kicking and knee striking techniques
Ground Defenses and Hold Downs
Break falling techniques – all directions and from 5 levels of break falls
Throwing techniques – weight bearing and non-weight bearing
Joint locking and grappling techniques – including multiple leg locking techniques
Come-Along Techniques – restraining techniques
Chokes and strangulation techniques – standing and on the ground
The study of modern and traditional weapons – Yawara, Baton, Bo, Tanto, Bokken, Chain, Hand Gun
Pressure point control - Kyusho – Standing and on the ground
Kata training – Both form and complete Bunkai applications, including weapon Katas
Sparring with Multiple opponents – Both Kumite style and modern Boxing / Thai Boxing style.
Free-Style Randori – intermediate and advanced level training
Meditation – before and after each class promotes character development
