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Bu-Bi-Shi-Do, Following The Spirit And Wisdom Of The Warrior

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For all things difficult to acquire, the intelligent man works with perseverance.

Lao Tzu, B.C. 600

Bo No Bo Gorino

Level of Difficulty: 2nd Dan and Above

Bo No Bo Gorino is a specialized set of drills for the student so that they may learn how to better strike and defend with the Bo, quarter staff.

The series of strikes and defenses can be practiced as shown with Shihan Hendersona and Shihan York in a two person pair. Otherwise the drill may be performed in a star formation with 5 participants.

When performing the drill in the star formation there are four defensive participants who take the North, South, East, and West positions roughly 7 to 8 feet from a center offensive participant. The offensive participant in the center of the drill is the one who orients the others and as such always faces Shomen. As the drill unfolds the center offensive participant attacks the North participant, then the South participant, then the West participant, then the East participant and then finally again to the North participant with the 5th and final technique. When particed in this fashion the drill is vary dynamic and fun to practice. When practicing multiple times the various participants rotate in a clock-wise fashion replacing the attacker in the primary position. This enables each participant to practic both the offensive and defensive sides of the kumite.

When practicing one-on-one each participant practices only one side until it is agreed to shift between the two as is customary in most yakusoku kumite partnerships.

Below you find Shihan Henderson and Shihan York demonstrating at teaching speed the one-on-one formation drill for Bo No Bo Gorino.

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Bo No Bo Gorino

Tsuyoshi Chitose

O-Sensei Tsuyoshi Chitose, Founder of Chito-Ryu Karatedo, 10th Dan, (1898-1984)

Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose, also known as as Chinen Gua in Okinawa, was the founder of Chito Ryu Karate. Born in Kumochi, Naha City, Okinawa-ken (prefecture), on October 18th, 1898 Dr. Chitose created Chito Ryu after spending years studying both Shorin-Ryu and Shorei-Ryu. He became the Supreme Instructor, 10th dan, of Chito-Kai of the All Japan Karate Doh Federation.

Chito Ryu developed from two disciplines, Shuri no Te (now known as Shorin-Ryu) and Naha no Te (now known as Shorei-Ryu). O-Sensei created Chito Ryu by combining the merits of each with his medical knowledge to come up with a more healthy alternative. The name “Chito-Ryu Karate-do” translates roughly as "the thousand year old Chinese way" signifying the ultimate origin of Karate as being from China during the Tang era (roughly one thousand years ago).

"The martial art (BUGEI) of TOSHUKUKEN was developed in the era of (TO), in ancient China approximately one thousand years ago. Later, after introduction to Japan, this martial art became unique and know as "TOTE", which was taught to me (Dr. Chitose) by the respected late fifth Master, Mr. Aragaki Ou. "TOTE" has now been superseded by "CHITO-RYU" a name selected by me and derived from "CHI" meaning "one thousand" from the approximate age of the martial art. "TO" selected from the "era" of ancient China, "RYU" the Japanese name for " style", thus when coupled together spell "CHITO RYU"."

O-Sensei was introduced into the secrets of Naha no Te by the respected fifth master Mr. Aragaki Ou at the age of seven. At that time Mr. Gichin Funakoshi a pioneer of Karate-do on the mainland was also in Naha as a student.

At Shuri city O-Sensei studied under such masters as: Mr. Choyu Motobu, Mr. Chotoku Kyan, Mr. Haragusuku Chiyomu, Mr. Kanryo Higaonna (who also taught Mr. Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Goju-Ryu and Mr. Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of Shito-Ryu).

Sitting: Chotoku Kyan, Kentsu Yabu, Chômo Hanashiro, Chôjun Miyagi and Standing: Shimpan Gusukuma, Tsuyoshi Chitose, Choshin Chibana, Genwa Nakasone

Interesting to note that other notable students of Chotoku Kyan, other than O-Sensei Chitose included: Kori Hisataka (the founder of Shorinjiryu Kenkokan and the lineage of The International Budo Instittue), Joen Nakazato, Zenryo Shimabuku, Taro Shimabuku, Tatsuo Shimabukuro, Eizo Shimabukuro, Tsuyoshi Chitose, Ankichi Arakaki, Shoshin Nagamine, Bunei Okuhir and of these students 7 went on to develop their own systems of Karatedo.

In 1922 O-Sensei went to Tokyo to study medicine, while there he assisted in the opening of Sensei Funakoshi's SHOTO-KAI YOTSUYA dojo. He instructed in kumite and the kata Seisan and Bassai.

Minoru Mochizuki

Minoru Mochizuki Sensei, Founder of Yoseikan Budo

Born April 7, 1907 - Died May 30, 2003. Minoru Mochizuki was a Japanese martial artist who founded Yoseikan Budo. He held the ranks 10th dan, Aikido (International Martial Arts Federation); 9th dan, jujutsu; 8th dan, iaido; 8th dan, judo; 8th dan, kobudo; 5th dan, kendo; 5th dan, karate; 5th dan, jojutsu.

Born in Shizuoka, Japan, Mochizuki Sensei was one of the direct students of judo founder Jigoro Kano, aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba and Gichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan Karate.

Sharinig the same viewpoint of The International Budo Institute, Mochizuki Sensei believing that the martial arts have become distorted by specialization into separate disciplines and transformation into sports, Mochizuki Sensei assembled the major techniques of the Japanese martial tradition into a single coherent structure. He oversaw the development of his system from his home in Shizuoka, Japan, where his dojo, the Yoseikan, was often visited by martial arts practitioners from all over the world. His art is currently practiced in 29 countries around the world, and in such diverse places as Australia and Algeria, where a recent clinic had 240 people in attendance. The organization continues to grow and expand to more countries each year. In 2003 he died in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Hakudo Nakayama

Hakudo Nakayama, Founder of Muso Shinden Ryu, Meijin 10-dan Kendo

Hakudo Nakayama (1873?-1958) also known as Hiromichi Nakayama, was a Japanese martial artist and founder of the iaido style Muso Shinden-ryu. He was born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture but he later moved to Tokyo at the age of 19 and entered the dojo of Shingoro Negishi of Shindo Munen-ryū.

Nakayama was a famous master of iaido and of Shindo Munen-ryū kenjutsu and a friend of Morihei Ueshiba. He trained many of the top swordsmen of his day and operated the famous Yushinkan Dojo near Korakuen in Tokyo. He was instrumental in arranging the marriage between Kiyoshi Nakakura and Ueshiba's daughter, Matsuko.

During the 1930's he was the most famous member of the committee that drew up the sword curriculum for the Toyama Military Academy. Therefore he is considered by many to also be the father of the Toyama style of swordsmanship.

He was the last Soke (head master) of the Shimomura Faction of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu iaido. He modified the techniques and curriculum slightly and renamed it Muso Shinden Ryu. He was the last undisputed soke of Muso Shinden Ryu. After World War II he was instrumental in the establishment of the All Japan Kendo Federation. He is the only person to have received both Judan (10th degree) and Hanshi (Master instructor) ranks in Kendo, iaido and jodo from the All Japan Kendo Federation. He was also ranked Menkyo Kaiden in Shinto Muso-ryu and Shindo Munen Ryu. Menkyo Kaiden is the highest rank given by those two systems.

Hironori Otsuka

Hironori Otsuka - The Founder of Wado-Ryu

Master Otsuka was born on June 1st, 1892 in Shimodate City, Ibaraji, Japan where his father, Dr.Tokujiro Otsuka operated a clinic. As a boy he listened to his mother's uncle, Chojiro Ebashi tell thrilling stories of samurai endevours. He himself was a respected samurai warrior. Master Otsuka began martial arts training at five practicing ju-jutsu under his uncle's instruction.

By the age of 13 he began his formal training during his school days (1906-1911) in Shindo Yoshin-ryu Ju Jitsu, a traditional Japanese martial art from which modern judo was derived. This was under the direction of Yokiyoshi Tatsusaburo Nakayama (Kendo instructor, 1870-1933). This style stressed kicking and striking techniques, in contrast to the throwing techniques of most ju-jitsu styles.

In 1911, Master Otsuka entered Waseda University to study business administration. It was during this period that Master Otsuka began studying Atemi-style Kempo, while he continued his studies in Shinto Yoshin Ryu. When his father died in 1913 he was forced to quit school and return to Shimodate to work at Kawasaki Bank.

By 1921 at the relatively young age of 29, he was awarded the coveted menkyo-kaiden, designating him the successor as master of this style. A year later he began karate training under Gichin Funakoshi, the man who introduced karate to Japan from Okinawa.

Shotokan Master, Gichin Funakoshi had been sent to Japan by a council of Okinawan karate masters in order to introduce Okinawa-Te (Tode) to the Japanese. This was requested by the crown Prince Hirohito. Master Otsuka heard of this visit and journeyed to Tokyo to witness the demonstration.

Health Section

19-Oct-2006

As some of you may know, Shihan York is a health professional both as a first responder and as a respiratory & anesthesia therapist. He has worked in several hosipals both in the emergency department and operating rooms.

Starting shortly, Shihan York will be posting important health information for all budoka within a new section / page called "Health" located on the top menu next to the "Master" tab. Topics that Shihan York will be focusing upon will include: CPR, first aid, nutition, sports health and basic wellness.

As budoka, heath and wellness is a very important aspect to a full curriculum of study. A healthy body and healthy mind lay the foundation for proper learning and advancement in the martial arts. We look forward to viewing Shihan York's first posts.

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Olden Day Monk

The most famous living monk: The Dalai Lama

Once in the days of old, there was a monk who was practicing a walking meditation as he circumambulated the ancient Petring Monastery. His distinguished teacher Geshe Tempa, who was also out for a walk, saw the monk and said, "It's good to circle holy places, but it is much better to practice the sublime Dharma."

Chastened, the monk began to study, memorize, and recite dozens of ancient Buddhist sutras. One day as he sat poring over the holy Sanskrit and Tibetan texts, his teacher came upon him again. "it's worthwhile to study scriptures and accomplish virtuous acts like memorizing and copying scriptures," Geshe Tempa told the monk, "but it is far better to practice the noble Dharma."

The monk was now very confused, but he gave his teacher's admonitions the serious thought they deserved. What he finally decided was that he needed to begin an intense meditation practice, and he began to meditate in earnest, hour after hour, day after day. The next time Geshe Tempa found the monk, he was sitting in a corner with a concentrated state. "Meditation is a very good practice," Geshe Tempa said, "but genuine Dharma practice would be even better."

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