Wednesday, 31 August 2022

 

We didn't update this list in 2017 as it didn't change, we just ran through the same syllabus, just with different people.

In 2018 we have opened the new dojo and have started deeper "Ninja" training starting with Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu. This is not just about the set of techniques themselves, which compliment the existing Kempo sets we practice, it includes a study of the History of the Ryuha, where the techniques came from, and their modern application and relevance.

Gyokko Ryu includes all the techniques in the Ninja Book Of Heaven, as that is where they came from, which includes:

Kihon Happo
Sanshin
Kamae
Juropokken
Mutodori
Taihenjutsu

There are 3 levels to Gyokko Ryu, JO, CHU and GE, each comprising of 8 techniques (with an additional 4 on Jo level )

You will recognise these as being Top, Middle and Bottom respectively, eg Jodan Uke, Geda Barai, Chudan Tsuki, etc