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JIU-JITSU & KARATE
Jiu-Jitsu (jujitsu or ju jitsu), literally translated from Japanese, means: "Gentle Art". Jiu-Jitsu does not use brute strength to overpower an opponent, but rather skill, leverage, finesse and flexibility. Economy of energy, balance, and grace are the outstanding hallmarks of a good Jiu-Jitsuka (practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu).
Jiu-Jitsu is a Combat Martial Art developed by the warrior class (Bushi) of Japan. It is a generic or collective term used to describe numerous systems which, when fused, form Jiu-Jitsu. It is often erroneously described as a "weaponless" or "empty hand" Martial Art. While stressing unarmed techniques, use of small weapons was an important part of its structure. Jiu-Jitsu, as part of classical Bujutsu, means it is Art of Flexibility, translation of character "Ju" is "flexible", "pliable" or "adaptable" (formless and fluid like water). Jiu-Jitsu was never a purely defensive Art, its founders were not so naive as to restrict techniques to purely defensive tactics only. They realised that an attack at an appropriate moment (anticipate your attackers movements and strike first) would have better assurance of victory, and was legitimate within the broad concept of "Ju".
The World Kobudo Federation/Jiu-Jitsu International, (one of the world's largest and most recognised martial arts organisation) was founded by Soke Prof. Richard Morris, Ph.D., 10th Dan, one of the world's leading Jiu-Jitsu exponents, and Father of Jiu-Jitsu in Great Britain and Europe.
Soke Morris recognised the dynamics and purity of this martial arts form, and in doing so, brought it to the much needed attention of the people first in England, then progressively throughout the U.K., and later into the rest of Europe.
Karate was started by Daruma Tashi and was first taught in Shorin Temple in China. The first teaching plan was the art of controlling one's heart, mind and soul as only an exercise. In later years, people named this exercise Shorin Kempo, meaning "way of the fist". Up to this point, Shorin Kempo has been taught to Buddhist Monks only. The Chinese people took over the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa). The Okinawan people had their own method of self-defense called Te (one's hand). King Naopashi saw that the Chinese people had some good points in their exercise in developing one's mind and body so he put the Okinawa Te and the Chinese Kempo together and formed Karate (empty hand).
During the rule of Okinawa by King Hashi and later the Satsuma Clan, all weapons were seized and possession of them was strictly forbidden. As a result the art of empty-hand self-defence underwent a tremendous developmental phase. The art of Karate studied today has been passed down from these masters through the centuries. Modern Karate is not only a self-defence, but, is practiced as a sport. It's also a physical and mental conditioner and character builder.
Ko Sutemi Seiei Kan Karate means: small sacrifice, success by all means, positive thinking, crack troop, the pick of the best; using intuition and perception through empty hand katas and weapon katas training.
Ko Sutemi Seiei Kan Karate is basically a Japanese and Chines style, but also includes Korean and Okinawan styles. The student will be taught "kumite style" fighting techniques that have won Ko Sutemi Seiei Kan respect and notability worldwide. All students are also trained in the art of self control and respect and the secret art of Ko Kyu Ho (mind and breath power) and Siamese Karate.
The first Ko Sutemi Seiei Kan Karate Dojo was formed in the United States in 1959, and has since grown to exceed 200 with a membership of over 8000. The Founder and Grandmaster, Soke Prof. Donald R. Madden, Ph.D. holds the rank of 10th Dan.
Soke Madden began his Martial Arts training in 1942 when his father began teaching him Ju-Jitsu. From these roots evolved one of the largest Karate organizations in the U.S., Ko Sutemi Seiei Kan.
Today, the ABAC Self-Defence Club's Chief Instructor, Renshi Prof. Tom, brings these styles mentioned, along with his own unique style of Self-Defence, "Celtic Fist Jiu-Jitsu™" to Thailand, and with the gracious permission of Rev. Bro. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g., Ph.D., President of Assumption University, he was able to open the club and offer tuition "free of charge", to all interested university students.
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