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Reigi (Dojo Etiquette) Although the facets of Dojo Etiquette are numerous, the following points are perhaps the most important the everyday student. •
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All students must be able to recite and give a reasonable translation for the “Junsei Ryu Hoshin Jutsu Renmei Dojo Kun” The title “Sensei” is not automatically attained upon the obtainment of Sho-Dan (Black Belt), therefore one should be careful as to only address appointed instructors as Sensei. All Titles including that of Sensei are at all times to be rightly used as a Suffix. The correct method of address therefore should be “Ash Sensei” or “Ash Shihan”
As a simple sign of respect all Junsei Ryu students should learn to instinctively bow on the following occasions. •
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After any sensei has formally addressed you within the confines of the dojo. •
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All Junsei Ryu students must train in a standard white Gi, cleaned and ironed before each training session. Senior grade instructors are permitted to wear a black Gi top.
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All students must demonstrate and adhere to correct belt, Gi and Hakama tying techniques. Hakama may be worn by senior instructors of Sho-Dan grade and above with the permission of the Junsei Ryu Bujutsu Renmei Council.
In order to be accepted into a grading, all students are expected to attend in a clean Gi and Hakama (Where applicable). With either the Junsei Ryu Hoshin Jutsu Mon on the front of the Gi jacket or on the upper sleeve of one arm. When adjusting the position and state of ones Obi and Keikogi, the student should turn their back to the front of the Dojo, only turning back around once their clothing has been fully corrected.
Dojo Rules
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Students are permitted to wear specialist training socks or boots (Tabi) during training. However students are not permitted to wear trainers, sandals or shoes. For outdoor training students are expected to supply their own Geta or Zori.
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The command of the Sensei is to be observed at all times. There will be no smoking, chewing gum, swearing or any other unseemly behaviour in the Dojo. No student shall join or leave the class, whilst the session is in progress without the permission of the sensei in charge. No members will abuse, misuse or demonstrate their knowledge of Junsei Ryu Hoshin Jutsu to any person not authorised by Junsei Ryu Bujutsu Renmei to receive them. Strangle or sleeper hold must only ever be practiced under the strict supervision of the sensei in charge. Grading will only be held under the direction of the sensei with the prior approval of the Junsei Ryu Bujutsu Renmei. Any injuries carried prior to training should be reported to the sensei in charge before the student begins training. Should an injury be received during training then it must be reported immediately the Sensei in charge and recorded in the Dojo accident book. The Junsei Ryu Bujutsu Renmei may terminate a students membership at any time should their conduct become questionable.
On occasion students of less than Sho-Dan grade having demonstrated particular merit may be permitted to wear Hakama. This decision may only be made by the Junsei Ryu Hoshin Jutsu Council.
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The Grading System: As with the majority of Gendai Martial Art Systems, Junsei Ryu Sakura Batto Kenjutsu utilises a variation on the Menkyo system (Certification according to proficiency) Like the Kyu-Dan system (Coloured belts are used to signify the level of a students’ rank and ability). Although there are only five formal grades within the system.
can allow an individual to rationalise the chaos of their own lifes, to the benefit of all. From clan to clan the exact details of the Bushido code could change, the following example is that used within the Junsei Ryu. • • • • • •
Okuiri (To Enter Into Secrecy) Minimum 1 year training up to 2 years (White Obi)
Shoden (Essential Transmission) Up to 4 years total training, minimum 2 years training post Okuiri (Brown Obi)
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Basic Principles Of Combat Within The Junsei Ryu system there are eight basic principles considered vital in order to master the art. Each of these principles can also be represented within the Eight circles of the Junsei Ryu Mon (Heraldic Device) •
Chuden (Second Transmission) Up to 8 years total training, minimum 4 years training post Shoden (Black Obi)
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Up to 14 years total training, minimum 6 years training post Chuden (Black & Red Obi)
Kuden (Mouth To Ear Transmission) Up to 22 years total training, minimum 8 years training post Okuden (Red & White Obi) Titles Like Menkyo can be awarded at differing grades thus Shoden Menkyo would be awarded to a student of Chudan grade or above, authorising them to assist the senior instructor in teaching students of a lower rank. Once a student is awarded Menkyo the individual gains the title of Sensei.
Cultural Understanding Understandings s Within The Junsei Ryu we encourage students to look into the cultural and philosophical aspects of the art they are studying. Perhaps the most fundemental part of this study is that of Bushido (The Way Of The Warrior), A code of ethics laid down by Japans Feudal Samurai. Far from being a stringent code of conduct, Bushido
Heiho (Combative Strategy) Ishi (Intention, Objective) Aiki (Joining Spirit, Yielding Forces) Ju (Gentleness, Efficiency Of Movement) Kempo (Attacking Vital Points) Kamae (Posture) Shintai (Body Movements) Su Ha Rei (Bringing Life Experience Into Training)
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Tasuki-Sabaki (Tying Up Ones Sleeves) Kaibougaku Kaibougaku No Nihonto (Sword Anatomy)
Dachi To Kamae (Stance & Posture) The term Dachi (Stance) is most commonly used in reference to static positions especially the position of the body from the waist down; whereas Kamae (Posture) refers to the fluid posture of the entire body, as well as encompassing one's mental composure. • •
Bushido (The Tenets Of A Warrior)
Shin (Truth, Sincerity, Honesty) Rei (Respect, Politeness, Gratitude) Gi (Morality, Righteousness, Justice) Chu (Loyalty, Faithfulness, Dedication) Meiyo (Honour, Integrity, Respect) Yu (Courage, Bravery, Heroism) Jin (Benevolence, Selflessness, Humanity)
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Fudo Dachi (Immovable Stance) Kiba Dachi (Horse Riding Stance) Kokutsu Dachi (Backward Leaning Stance) Nekoashi Dachi (Cats Leg Stance) Sanchin Dachi (Three Wars Stance) Soshin Dachi (Angled Fighting Stance) Tsuruashi Dachi (Cranes Leg Stance) Yoi Dachi (Formal Ready Stance) Zenkutsu Dachi (Forward Fighting Stance)
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Happo No Kamae (Eight Directions) Seiza (Formal Sitting / Kneeling) Kiza (Half Sitting / Kneeling) Agura (Crossed Legs Sitting) Shikko (Walking On Knees) Hanka-Fuza (Half lotus Position) Kekka-Fuza (Full Lotus)
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Torii Gamae (Temple Gate Posture) Waki-No-Kamae (Side Hidden Sword Posture) Jodan-No-Kamae (High Guard Posture) Chudan-No-Kamae (Middle Guard Posture) Gedan-No-Kamae (Lower Guard Posture) Hasso-No-Kamae (Shoulder Ready Posture) A guard position where the sword is held to the right side of the head, with the cutting edge pointed toward the opponent. Seigan No Kamae (Eye Gouging Posture) A combative stance similar to Chudan no Kamae, but with the emphasis on attacking an opponents eyes.
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Seiza (Formal Sitting / Kneeling) Hanka-Fuza (Half lotus Position) Kekka-Fuza (Full Lotus) Hokkai-Join (Gesture Of Reality) Ibuki (Breathing Methods) Zanshin (Remaining Mind) Zazen (Self Contemplative Meditation) Mushin (No Mind) Fudoshin (Immovable Mind) Shoshin (Open Mind)
Tachi Sabaki (Weapon Control / Sword Manipulation) Tachi Sabaki (Weapon Control / Sword Manipulation) Te-Nigiri (Hand Positions) Tenouchi (The Grip) Saya Bishi (Sword In The Scabbard Hold) Ichi Te Nigiri (One-Hand Hold) Morote Nigiri (Two-Hand Hold) Ichi Te Tsuki Nigiri (Thrusting Hold) The Katana Is Held In One Fist. Morote Tsuki Nigiri (Double Thrust Hold) The Katana Is Held In Two Fists. Teisho Tsuki Nigiri (Palm Thrust Hold) The Katana Is Held In One Fist, Supported By The Open Palm Of The Second Hand On The Kashira. • •
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Kuzushi (Balance Destroying) Maai (Fight Distancing) Chikama (Short Distance) Itto-Ma (One Step Distance) Chuma (Middle Distance) Toma (Long Distance)
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Ayumi-Ashi (Crossing Step) A walking step, right foot-left foot. Okuri-Ashi (Sliding Step) A sliding step leading with the right foot. Okuri-Ayumi-Ashi (Sliding Walking Step) A sliding walking step, forming small crescents with the feet. Irimi (Entering Movement) Tai Sabaki (Body Shifting) Tenkai (Hip Shift To Avoid Attack) Tenkan (Exiting Movement) Tenshin (Step And Pivot To Avoid Attack) Tsugi-Ashi (Shuffle Step) Ude-Furi (Spin Step)
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Suburi (Cutting Warm-Ups) Kiritsuke (Cutting & Thrusting Strikes) Kiri-Oroshi (Downward Cut) A downward vertical cut that usually enters the opponents’ forehead and passes through the face into the upper chest. Alternatively the cut may be used to split open the opponents skull. · High Stance To Middle Stance · High Stance To Squatting Stance · High Stance To Kneeling Stance • •
Kesauchi (Diagonal Cut) A downward diagonal cut that usually enters at the side of the neck, passing through the body and exiting from just below the opponents’ armpit. •
Kesa-Giri (Downward Diagonal Cut) A downward diagonal cut that usually enters at the side of the neck, passing through the body and exiting from just above the opponents’ hip. · High Stance To Middle Stance •
Mokusou (Meditation) The term Mokusou (Meditation) is used to describe the various types of meditative
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Kirikaeshi (Repeated Side Cuts) Middle Stance High Stance Kneeling Stance Tsuki (Thrusting Cut) High Stance To High Stance High Stance To Middle Stance High Stance To Squatting Stance High Stance To Kneeling Stance Kesauchi (Diagonal Cut) Nagashi Tsuki (Drilling Cut) Ichi Te Tsuki (One Handed Thrusting Cut) Morote Tsuki (Two Handed Thrust Cut) Teisho Tsuki (Palm Thrust Cut) Empi Tsuki (Elbow Thrust Cut)
Ha Kaeshi (Whirling Strikes) Cho-Gaeshi (Butterfly Cut) Two Or More Kiri-Age Cuts On Alternate Sides In Quick Succession. Mizu-Garuma-Gaeshi (Waterwheel Cut) Two Or More Kiri-Oroshi Cuts In Quick Succession. Kazu-Garuma-Gaeshi (Windmill Cut) In Front Or Overhead Circular Rotation. •
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Shinogi Uke (Side Of Sword Block) Yoko Uke (Deflecting Side Block) Harai Uke (Diagonal Sliding Block) Tsuka Uke (Handle Block) Uchi Maki-Komi Uke (Inner Circular Block) Uchi Uke (Inside Block / Cross Block) Gedan Uke (Low Block) Osoto Maki-Komi Uke (Outer Circular Block) Soto Uke (Outside Block) Atama Uke (Overhead Block)
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Ko-Chiburi (Wiped Across The Leg) O Chiburi (Around The Head) Nagashi Chiburi (Spinning In Hand) Yoko-Chiburi (To The Side Of The Body Tsuki Chiburi (Downward Thrust) Tsuba Ate Chiburi (Tsuba Strike) Cho-Gaeshi Chiburi (Butterfly Movement)
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Kata (Set Forms) Tameshigiri Kata (Standing Cuts) Ayumi Tameshigiri Kata (Walking Cuts)
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Tsuka Ate (Handle Strike) Saya Ate (Scabbard Strike) Kojiri Ate (Tip Of Scabbard Strike) Koiguchi Ate (Mouth Of Scabbard Strike)
Junsei Sakura Batto Ho No Daito (Slow Cherry Blossom Combative Cutting Longsword) Junsei Sakura Batto Ho No Shoto (Slow Cherry Blossom Combative Cutting Shortsword) Junsei Sakura Batto No Daito (Cherry Blossom Combative Cutting Longsword)
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Mune Uke (Back Of Sword Block) Tsuka Uke (Handle Block) Saya Uke (Saya Block)
Junsei Sakura Batto No Shoto (Cherry Blossom Combative Cutting Shortsword)
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