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Ukinju-Ryu Concepts
A unique set of foundational concepts that have evolved over the years that explain the how and why factors of the art we practice. The ideas were developed over time by researching the fundamental dynamics found in the first four foundational levels of the martial system taught. These are the Introduction/Initiation Level, the Fundamentals Level, The Stance/Power Base Level, and the Flow Level. This process and the techniques and methods introduced during each training period are designed to build a well-rounded, balanced individual practitioner, empirically.
The initial explanations and definitions presented are a starting point from which the student builds understanding of specific ideas, which eventually leads to their organic combination into more advanced applications in their journey in the art. Welcome to the concepts of the Ukinju-Ryu ( receiving water) Budo WAY.
Keep checking this page as the content is added in the coming weeks!
Coming soon will be Concept definitions. Stay tuned!
The Ukinju-Ryu Concepts Introduction list and the corresponding rank level and technique number.
Below is a list of Ukinju-Ryu Budo techniques taught at the Hombu dojo from our Kenpo lineage. The parentheses letter/number reference to the corresponding belt rank and technique number that demonstrates the concept used.
Ukinju-Ryu Concepts ( December 2018 edition)–
8th Kyu Yellow Belt (Introduction/Initiation) –
1. Salutation: Thought Before Deed (Primary)
2. Primary Ratio – 2 to 1
3. Our art and our journey within it are all about RELATIONSHIPS:
Examples of this are-
a) The Art Manifests in the Fast and Slow, Near and Far, and the High and Low
b) Heaven and Earth
c) Cover Hand and the Pulling Hand Relationship
d) Ebb and Flow, Expansion/Contraction
e) Blending VS Baiting
4. The meaning of Kenpo and the Five Elements (Primary)
5. The Clock Angles (Y1,Y2,Y8,Y9)
6. The Corridor of Engagement: The Threshold (Primary, Y9)
7. The primary Angle of Engagement – 45 Degrees (Primary, Y9)
8. Hanme Position (Y1, Y2)
9. Japanese vs Chinese Philosophy (Y1, Y5, Y2)
10. Marriage of Gravity (General Introduction of Theory) (Primary)
11. Uke (Receiving Action) vs Blocking (Y2)
12. Manifest Destiny (Y1, Y7)
13. Drawing An Opponent (Y3)
14. Discerning Lethal and Non-Lethal Attacks/ Escalation of Force (Y4, Y5, Y6)
15. Assess: Environmental Awareness and Zanshin (Remaining Mind)(Y7)
16. Posture Compression/Coil (Y10)
7th Kyu Orange Belt (Core Principles) –
1. The Evolution/Validation of Combat Technology (O2)
2. Body Alignment and the Inside vs Outside the Guard Configurations (O4)
3. Collapsing Zones (O2, O12)
4. Joint Endangerment (O12, O13, O16, O17, O20, O24)
5. Going With the Flow (O6, O8, O12, O16, O20)
6. Going Past the Point of Impact (O14)
7. The Long and Short of Maai (O14/O19, O5/O21)
8. Mawashi Uke (O16, O21)
9. Exit Strategy (O2, O12)
10. When pushed, pull and when pulled, push. (O12, O16, O18, O20, O26)
6th Kyu Purple Belt (Postures/Foundation Structure) –
1. Transitional Hanging Horse – (P1, P2)
2. Success Breeds Success – (P9)
3. Waza Evolution – (P17, P20)
4. Marriage of Gravity Applications (P14, P16, P18)
5. Riding the Tiger: Sticking Hands Application (P2, P22, P18)
6. Arresting Motion Rather Than Resisting (parry to grab) (P2, P16)
7. Preemptive Intervention Via Defensive Directive Negation (P24)
8. Gaining the Inside Line (P26)
9. Grafting Technique (P9, P15, P11)
5th Kyu Blue Belt (Flow) –
Categories of study-
1. Universal Concepts/Principles
a) The Art Resides Between Sei and Ki
b) Frontal and Dorsal Curvature: A) Left/Right Side Differences and Similarities,
B)Planes of the body #1 natural, #2 manipulated
2. Dualities
a) The Multi-Faceted Gem and San Do Kai
b) Pain Compliance – Structural (Skeletal) vs Neuro/Muscular/Circulatory
3. Triads
a) The Triad – 1) Data, 2) Posture, 3) Integration
b) The 3 Rules: 1) Don’t Be There, 2) Choose Choice, 3) “E” To The Third Power
c) The Three SEN’s - 1) Sen Sen no SenPreemptive attack[Before], 2) Sen no SenSimultaneous Attack [During], 3) Go no Sen Counter Attack [After]
d) Shu Ha Ri
e) The Tomoe- Body, Mind and Spirit
2. “Old Men Say”
Teachings to explore –
Teachings of the Dorjie
The Goal : “To become more HUMAN.” GM Thomas White
The Commission: “Take this seed back to your home and plant it deeply.” GM Shimabukuro Eizo
The Way: Mizu no Kokoro – To have a mind like water.
Teachings concerning Perspective (in relationship to Body, Mind, and Spirit)
