關於極傳武塾
About Kyokuden Dojo
Kyokuden is the first and only school in Taiwan teaching Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu / Aiki-Bujutsu directly as an art of ancient Japanese tradition and culture. Our dojo is a private.
In Kyokuden Dojo we emphasize effective applications of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu and Jujutsu for self-defence taught in a safe manner.
Regular Class consists:
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Warm-up (Junbi undo)
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Greeting ceremony (Reishiki)
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Breakfalls (Ukemi)
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Basic Partner Training for relaxation and fundamental (Kihon Taiken) or Basic Striking with body movement (Kempo Taisabaki)
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Movement (Tai-sabaki) and Escapes from holds (Hodoki)
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Traditional Aikijujutsu Samurai Techniques set 1 (Shoden Jujutsu: Ikkajo-sho) which includes Locking (Kime/Kansetsu), Takedowns (Taoshi), Throwing (Nage), Choking (Shime), with applications for self-defence (Goshinujutsu).
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Applications and Syllabus techniques (Goshinjujutsu)
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Review
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Ending ceremony (Reishiki)
Weaponry is taught on more advanced levels.
Additional purpose for these classes is to prepare students for future research of Aiki, if they choose so.
Our system is most suitable for adults. It suits all people, regardless of size, shape, sex. The students are required to select their favorite techniques and master them. Physical condition doesn't matter either, since all students go through drills and exercises that will gradually strengthen their bodies and making them healthier.
The reason behind opening Kyokuden was to introduce Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu in such way that it is relatively easy and possible to learn and is effective for self-defence. I will summarize it in 5 points:
1. Not all, but MOST Traditional Martial Arts lack effectiveness when it comes to self-defence situations. The most common reason is: the times have changed and many "Classical Samurai" techniques are not suitable for our times. At the same time we understand that certain techniques must be taught in the easiest way possible to produce any results. Hence basic techniques do not emphasize self-defence but rather basic understanding of principles. Only then the student will be able to learn more advanced applications for self sefence. It is the same as learning how to write: without the correct position of a pen and practice of alphabet, one will not be able to write fluently. There is no way to write an essay without knowing how to write. At the same time, more advanced students are discouraged from applying techniques against basic attacks. As they progress they need to learn how to apply all into effective self-defense. Otherwise, as it happens on many schools, the students are lured into a belief that they will be able to deal with violent situation using techniques that are theoretical.
2. Moreover, in many cases martial arts schools don't even condition student's bodies. They believe that just practicing techniques is enough. Nothing is further from truth. Every particular martial art requires particular solo training to "build the body" in a way suitable for such martial art. Even from fitness point of view: a martial artist should have a body condition above the average person. Sagawa Yukiyoshi Sohan once said: "Aiki Requires an enormous amount of body training. Everyone who thinks the techniques are enough, is an amateur and knows nothing".
3. Additionally I disagree with many teaching methods that are taught by some Traditional Martial Arts schools. Some are simply outdated, others are pointless. Also, I don't believe in being restricted by the parameters of a single art.
4. At the same time I love Traditional Martial Arts. I feel there's a beauty and depth, as well as philosophy behind them. That's why I didn't choose the direction of going into modern MMA's, although some can be very effective if taught properly.
5. I decided to take a task of teaching Traditional Martial Arts techniques in a manner that will bring the results we all expect:
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Understanding how to move in Daito-ryu.
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Understanding basic principles and by practicing them re-programming owns body movement
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Effective self-defense skills and Safe Practice Environment
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Practice that will make our bodies stronger and healthier
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Well-rounded education in many aspects of Martial Arts, to become knowledgeable and complete Budoka (martial artist)
After obtaining a Black Belt in Kyokuden Dojo the student can be permitted to attend classes of Daito-ryu Aiki-Bujutsu Kenkyukai (Aiki Research Training Group of Daitoryu Aikibujutsu).
Potential students of Kyokuden Dojo, should:
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be open minded and willing to learn
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have strong motivation
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respect for martial arts, dojo, and teacher
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have willingness to improve and train in their own time
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want to learn self-defense
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want to start journey into the Traditional Arts of Ancient Japanese samurai.
「極傳武塾」是第一間也是唯一的一間在台灣直接傳授大東流合氣柔術 / 合氣武術的日本傳統武術與文化的道場。這是一間私塾。
在「極傳武塾」，為了我們確確實實的重視大東流合氣柔術與柔術有效的防身應用法，同時也會確保練習時的安全性。
一般練習課程內容：
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暖身
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開課禮儀
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護身倒
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基本對練：基本的打擊技與、身法
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步法、脫逃技 (各方面的解開技法)
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傳統的大東流合氣柔術武士技法第一套(初傳柔術：第一條手)：包含關節鎖技、投摔、絞頸、防身術應用法
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應用法與課程技法(護身術)
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複習
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完課禮儀
額外的「武器術」課程是在進階的的程度。
如果學員選擇的話，這些課程的另外一目的是準備學員可選擇在未來加入「合氣」的研習。
我們系統課程適合所有人的加入不論其身型、大小、胖瘦、年齡、性別。我們會要求學生選擇自己擅長的技法，並加以精練。身體體能也並不重要，因為所有的學生透過在道館的操練和練習時，將逐步藉此建立自己的耐力，柔韌和力量，從而使身體更健康。
此課程也非常適用於「女子防身術」教學：面臨危時，攻擊/防禦(技擊運用)、解脫(柔術應用)、迅速的離開現場、求救。
開設「極傳武塾」是為了傳授有效的自衛防身武術。究其原因，我總結以下五點：
1. 不是全部，但大多數傳統式武術當面臨現實情況時缺乏自衛防身的真實性；其問題最常見的理由是：時代不同了，許多“傳統武士”技法已不能應對當今使用，同時我們了解到，對於為求某些特定的技法能夠可能的發揮出其該有的效果，是必須以最簡單的可方法來學習。因此，基本技法不強調在自衛方面，而是了解基本的原裡，所以先得從這裡開始，之後學員才能夠學習更多高階的防身應用法。就如同學習如何寫字的例子；沒有先學好正榷的握筆姿勢與一筆一劃的練習，是無法流暢地寫字的。不會寫字的是無法寫出一篇文章的。
然而，不少資生的學生對於面對基本的攻擊，施展出技法時最感到氣餒，所以隨著學習的進步，他們需要學習如何將全部的技法有效的應用於自我防衛上。防身技法應用的問題發生在不少道場，學生被引誘地相信他們能夠運用理論上的技法來處理暴力時的情境。
2. 此外，事實上許多武術學校根本不注重在學生的體能上的練習，他們認為，只有練習技法就夠了。這當然與事實不符，因為每一門特定的武術需要其特定的自我鍛鍊，如此的“建立身體”是為了適應於該門的武術。甚至是從健身的角度來看：一位武術家應該是有一個至少高於一般人的身體狀況。佐川幸義師範曾說過：“合氣需要龐大的身體鍛練。任何認為練技法就足夠了的，是一位業餘的並一無所知的”。
3. 此外，我不同意一些傳統武術學校的教學方法。有些只是過時的，有些是無意義的。另外，我不認為學習與教學必須要被限制在單一門派的武術。
4. 但同時我也喜愛傳統古武術。我覺得他們的背後是美麗而深奧的，富有哲理的。這就是為什麼我沒有選擇現代混合武術的方向去，而現代混合武術若是有正確地教授，有些是可以非常實用的。
5. 我決定採取以另一種的態度教導傳統武術技法，我們都期待的結果有：
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首先：了解大東流是如何移動
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第二：透過不斷練習，身體獲得記憶來了解大東流的基本原則
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第三：有效的防身技能與安全的練習
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第四：學習時又能同時增強我們的身體
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最後：各各方面的完整武術教育，成唯一位有知識的武術家
在獲得「極傳武塾」的黑帶後，學員可以被獲准加入學習「大東流合氣武術研究會」〈專研合氣的學習私塾〉。
將成為「極傳」道場的學員，應該是：
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思想開明、並願意學習
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有強大的學習動力、積極
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尊敬武術、道場、老師
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自願提升、並願意獨自練習
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想要學習有效的防身術
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欲開始進入日本傳統武士之武術的旅程