An introduction to Bushi Kempo

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=100 BGCOLOR="#111111" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <B>Bushi Kempo Academy of Ju Jitsu & Karate</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>   </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>  |    </B><B><U> H</U></B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bushi Kempo Academy of Ju Jitsu Karate"><U><B><U>ome</U></B></U></A><B>     </B><B>  |    </B><A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Take the Tour"><U>Take the Tour</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id35.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Page"><U>News Page</U></A>   |   <B>An introduction to Bushi Kempo</B>   |   <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Instructors"><U>Instructors</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Venues"><U>Venues</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MultiStyle organisation"><U>Multi-Style organisation</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Association"><U>Association</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Syllabus"><U>Syllabus</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Womens SelfDefence"><U>Women's Self-Defence</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Style History"><U>Style History</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Technique Workshop"><U>Technique Workshop</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id57.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Animated throws"><U>Animated throws</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id54.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Duo System"><U>Duo System</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id55.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Throwing techniques"><U>Throwing techniques</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Introduction to Bushi Kempo</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="12bb4b20.gif" border=0 width="180" height="178" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>The ultimate system of </B></div> <div> <B>Self-Defence</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <img src="HTMLobj-448/aniGif.gif" alt="Osoto Gari" border="0" align="bottom" width="73" height="61">  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26d982b0.gif" border=0 width="152" height="43" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26caf950.gif" border=0 width="175" height="149" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div>  <a href="http://www.hombu.freeserve.co.uk"><u>http://www.hombu.freeserve.co.uk</u></a>  </div> </td> <td valign="top" height=380 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="530" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 39 ><NOBR><div> <B>An Introduction to Kempo Ju-Jitsu</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Martial arts are as ancient as man on the Asian continent, Kempo & Ju Jitsu are some of the oldest forms of unarmed combat known to man. Ju Jitsu is regarded as the most versatile of all Martial arts in existence, employing a vast array of refined and scientific techniques.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Kempo Ju Jitsu is not a sport, but a complete self-defence system, suitable for both male and females of all ages. Bushi Kempo is practical, versatile and easily used in any situation, it is the most complete system of self-defence.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Its skills are easy to learn and hard to forget, students learn how to use an attackers weight, speed, strength and momentum against them and in doing so denying them their intent.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Modern Kempo Ju Jitsu provides an excellent opportunity for both children and adults to practice self-defence skills and physical exercise for health, fi</B><B>tness and fun.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The disciplined and carefully structured approach rewards self-advancement through technical ability and application. In particular, Kempo Ju Jitsu helps children to develop co-ordination and self control whilst inspiring confidence and respect not only for themselves, but for their peers and instructors.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Ju Jitsu is widely known as the martial art of the Samurai, the formidable and greatly admired warrior class of feudal Japan. Their training, with and without weapons, enabled Samurai to respond spontaneously and with great flexibility to any attack at any time. However, the demise of the warrior class through the changing structure of Japanese society served only to propagate their skills. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Descendants of Samurai learnt and taught their skills as a much valued family</B></div> <div> <B>heritage, handed down from father to son. The skills of the Samurai were no longer used for war and conquest but became a physical culture and spiritual discipline for their descendants.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>In contrast, it was developed as the fighting art of the common people. Forbidden to carry arms by law, they learned Chinese based martial arts, popularly known as Kempo, which were suited to combat without battlefield armour and weapons. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Most of the Kempo syllabus is unarmed utilising the striking techniques to vulnerable parts of the body. However, if necessary, Kempo experts used simple farm or fishing implements as weapons. Indeed, although trained to defend themselves and their families, wherever possible they avoided conflict and fighting. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Their ability to diffuse trouble without resorting to violence was regarded as the highest level of skill of all.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>During the past century, Ju-Jitsu and Kempo experts have gradually spread their martial arts across the world and whilst elements of the traditional systems have been preserved, much has changed over time.  The two systems of Kempo and Ju Jitsu have been merged and their combined skills adapted for techniques suited to today's society and expectations both as a martial art and leisure pursuit. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>One of the leading figures in Kempo Ju Jitsu is David J. Hand, 7th Dan and Kancho (‘founder’) of Bushi Kempo Ju Jitsu,</B><B> which originating in the UK in the early 1970's </B><B>with its motto </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Chi Ryoku </B></I></FONT><B>which when translated means</B><I><B> </B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Strength Through Knowledge</B></I></FONT><I><B>.</B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> </B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>David Hand's style of teaching together with the rise of martial arts films, served to popularise martial arts in general. Even today, martial arts has a very high profile within the entertainment industry.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Through the Association and its many clubs both nationally and internationally, thousands of children and adults have enjoyed the challenges and rewards of Kempo Ju Jitsu.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Academy prides itself in teaching practical tried and tested self-defence techniques.  </B><B>Are you concerned for the safety of yourself and your family ? Would you like to train in the ultimate Self-Defence system ?</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>We are a family orientated club and encourages family groups to participate in training and enjoy our super group discounts on training fees.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Academies female instructors run a range of</B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B><A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Womens SelfDefence"><U><B><U>Women's Self-Defence </U></B></U></A></FONT><B>courses for groups, companies and other organisations, for contact details, please see our Women's' Self-Defence page by clicking on the link.</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000066" FACE="Arial" ><B>The Academy is a founder member of </B></FONT><B><U> </U></B><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Association"><U><B><U>Bushi Karate Jitsu Association Australia,</U></B></U></A><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000066" FACE="Arial" ><B>and is proud to represent this growing international body.</B></FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Both the Academy and Association operate an open minded approach to all systems of martial art. We encourage participation in combined training seminars, with each system offering new ideas and practices, check out the Association page by clicking on the link. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>If you would like further information please contact us by clicking on the </B></div> <div> <B>e-mail icon below,</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="mailto:bkjja@iinet.net.au" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:bkjja@iinet.net.au"><U> <img src="HTMLobj-447/aniGif.gif" alt="Please e-mail us" border="0" align="bottom" width="40" height="22">  </U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>