Bushido Way of the Warrior

2006 Seicho Jutsu Demonstration & Explanation

admin — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:42:49 +0000

This is the third of a series of Self Defense techniques created and performed by Seicho Jutsu Black Belts.

Featuring a little bonus demo of spontaneous counter techniques with GM Daniel Verkerke.

To learn more about this series of techniques please read the below information.
After the basics are learned the student begins to develop the art. In Seicho Jutsu the art is developed and reflected through the individual creation of 8 defensive or offensive self defence scenarios. Every year the Seicho Jutsu practitioner has to create a new set of techniques that flow into one another developing a greater understanding of body movement and flow of basic techniques.
The basics in Seicho Jutsu are your tools, consisting of all your kicks, leg sweeps, strikes, throws, chokes, holds, arm and wrist locks. These tools are not the art; they are only basics of the art. It is like teaching someone who wishes to be a carpenter how to use a hammer, saw, level, screwdriver, measuring tape and then asking them to build your house. Knowing how to use a tool does not mean you know how to build a house. Teaching someone basic techniques does not mean they can defend themselves.
It is believed an art is expressed by an artist. In order to be an artist one must be able to create a work of art. In Seicho Jutsu the work of art is the way and order the techniques fall into place. It is easy for any Seicho Jutsu practitioner to use simple and direct basic techniques to defend oneself with. However in order to develop and expand oneself, we must explore variations. It is these variations that challenge ones creativity and allow them to come up with a different sequence of techniques that they have never used before. The Art is expressing owns unique ability to flow one technique into another avoiding the opponent the opportunity to counter. Once these 8 scenarios are performed, they are let go, not to be dwelled on anymore.
The Art is an expression of that moment, in most cases it was created by chance. I mean the opponent who was attacking in free sparring, moved in a manner that presented the opportunity for the technique to happen. When it happened the creator said; cool I liked that one do it again, and then they wrote down what had happened and how the opponent attacked so that they may reproduce the scenario. These custom techniques were created because of the energy and body position of the attacker. If the attacker was of different size or came from a different angle or had a different body extension the counter technique would also vary. In practicing this way the student learns to not only create and adapt, but also the awareness of many other possibilities.
Since it is unlikely that everyone will attack in the same manner, or attempt to counter in the same manner, it is very important to constantly evolve ones awareness of multiple situations. Therefore in Seicho Jutsu the art has to keep on growing and evolving with different situations and scenarios.We hope these 8 scenarios will inspire you to grow and evolve your martial art development and personal awareness.
Please come back to view next month’s techniques

2002 Seicho Jutsu Demonstration & Explanation

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:03:52 +0000

This is the second of a series of Self Defense techniques created and performed by Seicho Jutsu Black Belts. To learn more about this series of techniques please read the below information.
After the basics are learned the student begins to develop the art. In Seicho Jutsu the art is developed and reflected through the individual creation of 8 defensive or offensive self defence scenarios. Every year the Seicho Jutsu practitioner has to create a new set of techniques that flow into one another developing a greater understanding of body movement and flow of basic techniques.
The basics in Seicho Jutsu are your tools, consisting of all your kicks, leg sweeps, strikes, throws, chokes, holds, arm and wrist locks. These tools are not the art; they are only basics of the art. It is like teaching someone who wishes to be a carpenter how to use a hammer, saw, level, screwdriver, measuring tape and then asking them to build your house. Knowing how to use a tool does not mean you know how to build a house. Teaching someone basic techniques does not mean they can defend themselves.
It is believed an art is expressed by an artist. In order to be an artist one must be able to create a work of art. In Seicho Jutsu the work of art is the way and order the techniques fall into place. It is easy for any Seicho Jutsu practitioner to use simple and direct basic techniques to defend oneself with. However in order to develop and expand oneself, we must explore variations. It is these variations that challenge ones creativity and allow them to come up with a different sequence of techniques that they have never used before. The Art is expressing owns unique ability to flow one technique into another avoiding the opponent the opportunity to counter. Once these 8 scenarios are performed, they are let go, not to be dwelled on anymore.
The Art is an expression of that moment, in most cases it was created by chance. I mean the opponent who was attacking in free sparring, moved in a manner that presented the opportunity for the technique to happen. When it happened the creator said; cool I liked that one do it again, and then they wrote down what had happened and how the opponent attacked so that they may reproduce the scenario. These custom techniques were created because of the energy and body position of the attacker. If the attacker was of different size or came from a different angle or had a different body extension the counter technique would also vary. In practicing this way the student learns to not only create and adapt, but also the awareness of many other possibilities.
Since it is unlikely that everyone will attack in the same manner, or attempt to counter in the same manner, it is very important to constantly evolve ones awareness of multiple situations. Therefore in Seicho Jutsu the art has to keep on growing and evolving with different situations and scenarios.

We hope these 8 scenarios will inspire you to grow and evolve your martial art development and personal awareness.
Please come back to view next month’s techniques

1999 Seicho Jutsu demonstration explanation

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:36:17 +0000

After the basics are learned the student begins to develop the art. In Seicho Jutsu the art is developed and reflected through the individual creation of 8 defensive or offensive self defence scenarios. Every year the Seicho Jutsu practitioner has to create a new set of techniques that flow into one another developing a greater understanding of body movement and flow of basic techniques.
The basics in Seicho Jutsu are your tools, consisting of all your kicks, leg sweeps, strikes, throws, chokes, holds, arm and wrist locks. These tools are not the art; they are only basics of the art. It is like teaching someone who wishes to be a carpenter how to use a hammer, saw, level, screwdriver, measuring tape and then asking them to build your house. Knowing how to use a tool does not mean you know how to build a house. Teaching someone basic techniques does not mean they can defend themselves.
It is believed an art is expressed by an artist. In order to be an artist one must be able to create a work of art. In Seicho Jutsu the work of art is the way and order the techniques fall into place. It is easy for any Seicho Jutsu practitioner to use simple and direct basic techniques to defend oneself with. However in order to develop and expand oneself, we must explore variations. It is these variations that challenge ones creativity and allow them to come up with a different sequence of techniques that they have never used before. The Art is expressing owns unique ability to flow one technique into another avoiding the opponent the opportunity to counter. Once these 8 scenarios are performed, they are let go, not to be dwelled on anymore.
The Art is an expression of that moment, in most cases it was created by chance. I mean the opponent who was attacking in free sparring, moved in a manner that presented the opportunity for the technique to happen. When it happened the creator said; cool I liked that one do it again, and then they wrote down what had happened and how the opponent attacked so that they may reproduce the scenario. These custom techniques were created because of the energy and body position of the attacker. If the attacker was of different size or came from a different angle or had a different body extension the counter technique would also vary. In practicing this way the student learns to not only create and adapt, but also the awareness of many other possibilities.
Since it is unlikely that everyone will attack in the same manner, or attempt to counter in the same manner, it is very important to constantly evolve ones awareness of multiple situations. Therefore in Seicho Jutsu the art has to keep on growing and evolving with different situations and scenarios.
We hope these 8 scenarios will inspire you to grow and evolve your martial art development and personal awareness.
Please come back to view next month’s techniques

Technique # 8 Offensive Knife Fighting

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:51:54 +0000

This is the eighth segment featured from the Offensive Knife Fighting DVD series with Daniel Verkerke. These techniques demonstrate and explains the finer points to movements. Learning to move naturally understanding what your opponent can or can not do. Offensive Knife Fighting is a 3 DVD series covering defending from a straight grip, reverse grip and utilizing a revers grip. Each technique is filmed from various angles both in slow speed and normal speed. This forth technique explains the defense / offense from an opponent attacking from a inline grip and stance.

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Technique # 7 Offensive Knife Fighting

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:36:42 +0000

This is the seventh segment featured from Offensive Knife fighting series #1 with Daniel Verkerke. The series consist of 3 DVD’s which cover techniques utilizing counters from attacks with a straight grip, and Reverse grip. During this video Grandmaster Verkerke demonstrates and explains the finer points by slowly breaking down the movements. Each of these techniques have a great consideration for how your attacker will respond covering possible counters or defense.

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Technique # 6 Offensive Knife Fighting

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:39:00 +0000

This is the sixth segment featured from Offensive Knife fighting series #1 with Daniel Verkerke. The series consist of 3 DVD’s which cover techniques utilizing counters from attacks with a straight grip, and Reverse grip. During this video Grandmaster Verkerke demonstrates and explains the finer points by slowly breaking down the movements. Each of these techniques have a great consideration for how your attacker will respond covering possible counters or defense.

We welcome you to share and comment on these techniques

Technique # 5 Offensive Knife Fighting

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:13:39 +0000

This is the fifth segment featured from the Offensive Knife Fighting DVD series with Daniel Verkerke. Learn the finer points to these techniques and the science to body movement. Offensive Knife Fighting is a 3 DVD series covering defending from a straight grip, reverse grip and utilizing a revers grip. Each technique is filmed from various angles both in slow speed and normal speed. Demonstrating proper foot movements combined with directional angles

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Technique # 4 Offensive Knife Fighting

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:20:21 +0000

This is the fourth segment featured from the Offensive Knife Fighting DVD series with Daniel Verkerke. These techniques demonstrate and explains the finer points to movements. Learning to move naturally understanding what your opponent can or can not do. Offensive Knife Fighting is a 3 DVD series covering defending from a straight grip, reverse grip and utilizing a revers grip. Each technique is filmed from various angles both in slow speed and normal speed. This forth technique explains the defense / offense from an opponent attacking from a inline grip and stance.

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Technique # 3 Offensive Knife Fighting

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:13:27 +0000

This is the third segment from the Offensive Knife fighting DVD series with Daniel Verkerke. This clip explains and demonstrates how to be one or two steps ahead of your attacker, cutting out possibilities of his or her counters from your defense. All technique are filmed from both sides with a break down and explanation. Remember the knife is a very dangerous weapon and in close quarter combat can be more lethal than a gun. Always practice with a training knife.

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Technique # 2 Offensive Knife Fighting

admin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:39:24 +0000

This is the second segment featured from Offensive Knife fighting series #1 with Daniel Verkerke. The series consist of 3 DVD’s which cover techniques utilizing counters from attacks with a straight grip, and Reverse grip. During this video Grandmaster Verkerke demonstrates and explains the finer points by slowly breaking down the movements. Each of these techniques have a great consideration for how your attacker will respond covering possible counters or defense.

We welcome you to share and comment on these techniques