Moving Zen Japanese Short Staff, Striking and Grappling Arts (Fulton Park Community Center, West Slope)

Name: Moving Zen Japanese Short Staff, Striking and Grappling Arts (Fulton Park Community Center, West Slope)
Brand: Moving Zen Japanese Short Staff, Striking and Grappling Arts (Fulton Park Community Center, West Slope)
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Come to the Hoshu Portland Dojo to learn classical Japanese martial arts. I am teaching two classical arts that I learned during a 10 year stint in Japan, Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu every Monday 7:30-9:30 PM at Multnomah Aikikai and Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu every Wednesday 7:00-9:00 PM at Fulton Park Community Center.

Shindo Muso Ryu is the art of the short staff. In this art, we use a weapon that can be used to thrust, strike or pin, but our better-armed opponent has a sword, a razor-sharp Katana. (We use a wooden sword in practice.)
Within the paired Kata of Shindo Muso Ryu, we use the flexibility of the Jo to overcome the inherent advantages of a blade wielding opponent. This requires precise timing, some out-of-the-box thinking and using just-the-right solution for each situation. In order to perform these Kata at full speed and with strong intent the practitioner with the jo must dominate their opponent not only in technical prowess, but psychologically and in strength of spirit. That might take a while to achieve, but I speak from experience when I say it's a fascinating journey.

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu is the original "Aiki" art. In this art of traditional jujutsu kata, rather than imposing our will on our opponent by breaking through their intent with direct conflict or brute force, we accept their intent and instead move our own body to achieve victory. This art includes sophisticated throws, joint locks and strikes. It offers a rich reserve of technical knowledge.
I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do. Falls will be taken on high quality tatami style mats to prevent injury.
I particularly recommend Daito Ryu to people who are practitioners of Aikido and might be interested in the historical roots of their art or others simply looking for some exercise that will use equal parts body and mind and also offers some powerful applications for unarmed combat.

Classes are $50 per month for all classes. I prefer a personal interview with prospective students by phone or in person. It is possible to simply view a class or try one out before making any commitments, but please contact me for more information.

For more information on who I am, see my website: http://www.hoshudojo

Location: Oregon -

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