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Getting Started
Training Uniform and Equipment Checklist
OBI
(BELT)
KEIKO GI
(TRAINING UNIFORM)
KYAHAN
(LEGGINGS)
(FOOT WARE)
TABI
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Building your foundation. Learn the proper Ninjutsu bowing-in procedures, how to tie your belt, how to warm up & stretch before training & the basic standing postures of Seiza, Hira & Ichimonji no kamae. This level teaches you basic forward & backward rolls and breakfalls (how to go to the ground without getting hurt) as well as the basic punches and kicks of Ninjutsu. Covers how to be out of the way of attacks with proper evasion by using your body effectively. Youll begin learning the Sanshin no kata, a set of 5 elemental movement forms which teach very important principles of movement and feeling. At 9th Kyu level youll learn the basic Chi or earth feeling form of the Sanshin. Intro Level - Basic Body conditioning, Belt tying, Bowing, Movement Basics, Natural Postures of Shizen, Seiza & Ichimonji, Earth Form, Evasion, Rolling, Basic Punching and Kicking
JUNAN TAISO
About Junan Taiso
Junan Taiso is about learning how to condition your body for smooth natural movements during your taijutsu training. Your goal is to stretch and lengthen each muscle group in the body and learn how to manipulate each muscle, joint, and bone by touch. This will aide you in strengthening muscles, preventing injuries as well as doing ukemi when being taken down by an attacker. Remember to breathe deeply into the muscles that you are stretching and not to force the stretch.
Body Massage
Massaging hands (fingers), arms, shoulders, legs (knees), feet (toes), entire body. Briskly slap limbs of body with both hands to do a nerve awakening massage.
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Joint Rotations
Rotate nine times in a circular motion (right/left) - fingers, wrists, arms & shoulders, neck, hips, knees, ankles.
Increasing the energy flow in your body by moving it properly will help create a positive attitude. Practice balance in movement by doing the posture flow drill. Also try standing on one leg while lifting the other leg up to side/front/back while maintaining balance. Running in place, and/or walking every day are also excellent.
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Stretching & Lengthening the Muscles
Standing, lean forward to touch toes Sitting with one leg out and one leg in, bend and stretch forward Sitting with feet together, pushing down on knees with elbows Sitting with legs wide stretch forward from waist
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See 9th kyu dvd video for entire Junan Taiso workout.
Belt Tying
You must wear a proper black uniform called a gi and know how to tie your belt properly. The knot is worn in the center of the midsection at the navel area. Watch the video to learn or ask a senior student or your instructor to teach you.
A. Wrap obi (belt) around your waist with both ends in front of you. B. Take the left side and wrap around your waist a second time. C. Adjust the two ends of the belt so that they match in length. D. Pull on both ends of the belt to tighten to your waist. E. Wrap and tuck the left side of the belt under the right side then up through both layers. F. Pull on both ends to tighten again. G. Take the piece of the belt that you just wrap through and bend it downward. H. Take the other end and lift it up underneath the piece you just pressed down. I. Loop it though the piece that is hanging and pull to tighten and make the knot. J. Congratulations you now have your belt tied the correct way!
KAMAE
(BASIC POSTURES)
Kamae stances are transitory postures that allow you to maintain balance while performing a technique. Being able to flow from one posture to another is crucial for effective taijutsu. You must be able to demonstrate each of these postures by name. Practice them slowly at first, utilizing effective weight shifting, maintaining proper balance and control (eliminate excess movements and create flow). Think of these three concepts: Posture, Center and Breath throughout your training.
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KAMAE
(BASIC POSTURES)
Cross-legged position done sitting with one leg tucked under, heel placed in the center under base of spine. Can be done sitting on either leg but is usually done sitting on the left heel with the other leg bent naturally, Indian style.
KAMAE
(BASIC POSTURES)
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TAIHENJUTSU
(Basic falling, leaping & evading skills)
Taihenjutsu is the art of moving the body, utilizing basic falling and tumbling skills. There are many different kinds of rolling skills or Ukemi; these required for 9th kyu are only the beginning. As you practice taihenjutsu work on relaxing the body and making a smooth connection to the ground while performing each technique. Rely on natural momentum to carry you rather than force or strong muscle use. You must be able to perform all of the following basic Taihenjutsu skills first from a low squatting position using both of your hands for support, and then later (by 7th kyu) from standing position.
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TAIHENJUTSU
(Basic falling, leaping & evading skills)
TAIHENJUTSU
(Basic falling, leaping & evading skills)
Method 2: Stand in Ichimonji no Kamae then same as above and then coming up into Ichimonji No Kamae.
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DAKENTAIJUTSU
(STRIKING TECHNIQUES)
Daken Taijutsu consists of 16 striking fists that enable you to accurately hit the right target with the right part of the body. For 9th kyu level you must be able to demonstrate punching at various angles and heights as well as kicking from both shizen and ichimonji postures.
Method 2: From Ichimonji no kamae, step forward with rear leg bringing punching hand to target. Punch is really from the knee and the whole body taijutsu, the hand just delivers the fist. Get this movement to flow together in unison, foot and fist landing at the same time.
DAKENTAIJUTSU
(STRIKING TECHNIQUES)
Method 1: From Shizen no kamae, bring up the knee to the chest first, then kick straight out by extending the heel of the foot into the target. Remember to keep hands up while kicking.
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DAKENTAIJUTSU
(STRIKING TECHNIQUES)
Method 2: From Ichimonji no kamae, first bring knee of the rear leg up to chest then kick out (by extending heel of foot). Think of striking all the way through to the back of your target. Kick through as if stomping a door down.
Tsuki/Keri combinations
Practice punching & kicking from the postures you have learned so far and create combinations of punch/kick - kick/punch actions. Explore as many options as you can think up while doing only the 9th kyu material. Expand on this as you move through the kyus. Idea 1: From Shizen posture fall back into Ichimonji, punch forward then kick with opposite leg.
Idea 2: From Ichimonji kick forward with Zenpo geri then punch forward as foot comes back down. Then move backwards into Ichimonji punching in place without moving the feet.
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Remember - Practice does not make perfect - only perfect practice makes perfect!
SANSHIN NO KATA
(EARTH FEELING FORM)
The Sanshin no Kata (three hearts method) is a set of 5 movement forms or patterns that teach very important principles of moving your body. They are thought to be the roots of all Budo. Later in your training you will see the value of these forms so practice them with diligence and perfection. Although they will vary to fit the need when used in combat remember that you need to establish a solid form before working on a shadow of that form. Each form has a distinct feeling to it and when practiced diligently will give you much insight into doing advanced techniques. We begin our study with the Chi no Kata form. In the Chi no Kata form, you want to be very relaxed yet solid and grounded while moving. When performing this kata remember the feeling of earth - think solid like a mountain and imagine you are scooping the earth up or bowling a bowling ball. Let your movement and feeling reflect this.
Method 2 (alternate footwork and strikes): Add a second strike with the other arm and then learn to alternate footwork and strikes. After striking, bring opposite hand into strike utilizing same upward pendulum motion while switching footwork, alternating sides. As one hand strikes with the sanshitan ken, the other hand immediately goes back to hip in shitoken. In martial arts your proper angling, distancing and timing are very important. The first thing to learn is proper distancing and evasion. Move with all of your body from the centerline. Proper distancing gives you more time to act. Practice with a partner.
SANSHIN NO KATA
(EARTH FEELING FORM) TAISABAKI GATA - Body Evasion Skills
In martial arts proper angling, distancing and timing are very important. The first thing you learn is proper distancing and evasion. Move with all of your body from the centerline. Proper distancing gives you more time to act. Practice with a partner. Method 1: Defender stands in Shizen posture, attacker punches from Ichimonji posture. As a punch comes in evade, falling back at a 45 degree angle, arms floating up into Ichimonji with your forward hand and knee pointing towards your target. Strike the attackers wrist using a circular motion with your fist in fudoken
In this course every kyu grade has a weapon skill associated with it. For 9th kyu we want you to consider your entire body as a weapon and start to integrate your movement, using all of you with directed intention and focus. By cutting out unnecessary movement in both your training and your life and by focusing your intention on your target goals you can change your life. It will look to others as if you move through life effortlessly!
JUNAN TAISO (BASIC BODY CONDITIONING & FLEXIBILITY) Body Massage, Joint Rotations, Attitude Conditioning, Body Balance, Strengthening/Stretching KAMAE - NATURAL POSTURES SEIZA NO KAMAE REI NO KAMAE KANGO GASSHO NO KAMAE - SITTING SHIZEN NO KAMAE KANGO GASSHO NO KAMAE - STANDING HIRA NO KAMAE ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE TAIHENJUTSU ZENPO KAITEN - 2 HANDS NANAME ZENPO KAITEN - 2 HANDS KOHO KAITEN - 2 HANDS UKEMI ZEN PO ZAGATA UKEMI - KNEELING BREAKFALL KOHO UKEMI - BACKWARDS BREAKFALL (SQUATTING) TAISABAKI - EVASION With a partner (against a punch) DAKENTAIJUTSU FUDO KEN FIST - MAKING A FIST PUNCHING FROM SHIZEN NO KAMAE PUNCHING FROM ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE ZENPO GERI - FORWARD KICK FROM ICHIMONJI ZENPO GERI VS. ATTACKER SANSHITAN KEN - 3 FINGER FIST SANSHIN NO KATA CHI NO KATA - EARTH FEELING FORM CHI NO KATA VS ATTACKER KNOWLEDGE BELT TYING Why I Study Ninjutsu (Turn In Written One Page Report)
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