While some basic Aiki Jutsu and Ju Jutsu are included in the Kartate training, Aiki Jutsu is taught as a separate art, which specializes in these techniques. Some examples are:
- Mastering of falling / rolling techniques
- Ju Jutsu throws, take-downs and locks
- Aiki Jutsu wrist, elbow, shoulder locks, flips and take-downs.
- Sleepers, Chokes & Back-Breakers
- Advanced weapon defense, use of jo and yawara
- Daito Ryu - Ikkajo through Gokajo
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Basic Kobudo begins at adult Shodan rank. Students learn to work with
with traditional okinawan weapons, including Bo, Sai, Tonfa, Kama & more. Weapon to weaon combat is practiced, eventually full speed and power.
- Bo against Bo sparring & follow-up
- Defense against sword (practiced with shinai) using all traditional weapons
- Weapons Kata, using Bo, Sai, Kama, Tonfa, Nunchoku
- Advanced weapon defenses, using weapons at hand, such as a cane
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Iai Jutsu is the art of drawing and fighting using the Japnese Sword ( Katana). Students learn how to safely draw a sword, all types of cuts, and sword sparing using padded swords.
Training includes:
- Draw, cut, put away sword
- Happo Giri - 10 basic cuts
- 7 Waza, 11 Kata + 15 Kumitachi Sets
- Advanced students also learn Batto Do, Katori Shinto Ryu and Toyama Ryu kata
- Tameshigiri - Goza cutting (under Iai Master supervision)
- Goshin Ken sparring (padded swords)
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