SUGARPINE AVIATORS MARTIAL ARTS

                                 

 

 

Our purpose is to help pilots and others to be healthy and happy through careful exercise and self-defense studies. To study our martial arts you must be a member of the Sugarpine Aviators Flying Club. We follow the teachings espoused by Master Seishiro Okazaki  

These skills depend upon technique rather than speed and strength and are wonderful in their effectiveness and simplicity. One can learn to be awesome in their self-defense ability regardless of their age, size or handicap. In the journey through the arts and the pursuit of perfection many health benefits result--such as weight control, increasing balance, speed, strength, agility and confidence.

                                                                                                         

SUGARPINE AVIATORS MARTIAL ARTS

 

                                                                                                            

 

Johnny Moore, Sempai

 

At this dojo we wish to help pilots and others to be healthy and happy through careful exercise and self-defense studies. To study our martial arts you must be a member of the Sugarpine Aviators Flying Club whose fee is $40 per month. As a member you have full flying discount privileges for aircraft and flight instructor and free access to martial arts instruction.

SUGARPINE AVIATORS MARTIAL ARTS meet Mondays and Thursdays 5:30 to7:30 PM

at Gansner Field, Quincy, California.

 

Flying and martial arts have much in common; the aim here is the quest for the perfection of one’s character as well as a self-defense technique. One must control himself before he can control someone else-or something else such as an aircraft. Our system of learning to fly is focused on survival as is our martial arts training.

              

SUGARPINE AVIATORS MARTIAL ARTS

 DOJO MANUAL

 

CONTENTS

                                  

History - Introduction - Class Rules and Etiquette

 

A SHORT HISTORY – by Johnny Moore

 

Seishiro "Henry" Okazaki could trace his roots back sixteen generations to a Samurai family in Japan. He was training to become a retainer for the Emperor, but after visiting Hawaii and getting a taste of freedom, he and his family moved there. He then studied in the Hilo Shinyu-Kai which was a Jujitsu dojo run by the Grand Master Kichimatsu Tanaka. The hard training and interest in the martial arts became all consuming; he studied many diverse forms including karate, knife play and boxing and gained much practical experience taking on all comers in exhibition fighting which included his defeat of the then current American heavyweight boxing champion of the world K. O. Morris.

 Master Okazaki developed his own hybrid martial arts system from the best of the great martial arts systems from around the world and called it Kodenkan Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu.  

 His willingness to teach his skills to all, including Caucasians, was not well received by the pre-war Japanese community but he persevered anyway. Okazaki’s prominence in the fields of Jujitsu and physical therapy grew and his Dan Zan Ryu Kodenkan Jujitsu system spread.

  Further reading on the history of martial arts may be found on the internet by searching for The History of the Tibetan Martial Arts.

 

INTRODUCTION

Sugarpine Aviators Martial Arts focuses on Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu, which is not a sport, but a thinking person’s self defense system. Jujitsu uses an aggressor’s power against him by using techniques for escapes, holds, joint locks, breaks, strikes, chokes and throws. SAMA does not rule out the study of other martial arts forms useful to defending one's self. It all adds up to extremely dangerous knowledge that will not be taught to just anyone; a student must show the proper attitude which includes courtesies and humility and the willingness to teach others in class but not on the street. Sugarpine Aviators Martial Arts students must swear not to use their dangerous knowledge except in the defense of one’s self or others if necessary.

 Sugarpine Aviators Martial Arts follows the Esoteric Principles espoused by Master Okazaki which may be paraphrased as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLASS RULES AND ETIQUETTE

 

COSTS AND PRIVILEGES – Sugarpine Aviators Martial Arts offers free classes and the use of its facilities to Flying Club members only and is not open to the general public.

 ATTENDENCE – Attending class is important; attendance will be recorded and kept at the dojo for Sempai’s review, especially during times that a student is being considered for a promotion. It is the student’s responsibility to see that the attendance record is updated.

 CLASSES – General classes are focused on mature individuals (possibly as young as 14) who are also interested in aviation. There are no “beginner classes.” A new student may begin classes at any time and will be helped by more experienced students, as is the Dan Zan Ryu tradition; also special individual instruction is available. At any rate, a student will progress at his or her own pace; there is no competition for advancement, only the personal satisfaction of accomplishment. Students with special needs, such as the inability to perform certain maneuvers, will be accommodated.

 UNIFORMS – Sweat clothes are OK for starters, but eventually you will want to invest in a gi. Keep your gi clean but do not wash the obi (belt). Everyone should have a “gi bag” to carry the rolled up uniform, notebook, pen, breath mints, band aids, and so on. One must never wear their uniform on the street—it is OK to wear just the pants if need be. The gi may display only the patches of the dojo; and it is also encouraged to sew one’s first name on the gi to promote positive social interaction. Always remove jewelry before class and never wear shoes on the mat.

 NOTEBOOKS—will be necessary to learn the Japanese names of the various techniques, to acquire the lists and take notes. The six Jujitsu Kata lists consist of 154 arts, each with a different Japanese name, and each art can have many variations. All experiences should be written down. Proper names form inputs to cognitive processing; in the case of a martial arts technique, if you have been trained to complete the entire art and also to know its name, then you can instantly visualize its execution. When arts are combined, knowing their names makes the learning process infinitely easier; good notes facilitate useful reviews. A large notebook will be effective home study and a tremendous aid in one's advancement up the ranks. It is eventually required to memorize each art, to be able to recognize its name and perform it when being tested. Another binder should be kept for the revised pages as they will be needed in time. Performance records should be kept on your notebook. A Danzan-Ryû Jûjutsu Japanese Vocabulary can be found on the internet: www.danzan.com.

 SHARING – What you learn in class must not be shared with the public. If a friend is really interested they will be persuaded to come to class. Your personal notebook is not to be shared with fellow students (as in giving away copies) or the general public, but it is acceptable and desirable to help others develop their notebooks.

 THE BOW –The bow is the Jujitsu salute showing respect and similar to shaking hands; it does not indicate subservience. The bow is accomplished with your feet together and your hands on the front of your thighs. Bow slightly while looking at your opponent or acquaintance.

 ENTERING AND LEAVING THE MAT – When entering or leaving the mat it is always appropriate to bow to acknowledge the respect for what you are doing there. When class is in session it is required that you ask the person in charge of the class for permission to enter or leave the mat. The person in charge will “bow” you on and off the mat; this is necessary in the interest of control. The bow is also used in opening and closing class.

 AUTHORITY – In matters pertaining to the Sugarpine Aviators Martial Arts, Sensei has absolute authority. Being a member does not mean that you have a vote, but Sensei will listen to appropriate suggestions. A student wishing to take other martial arts classes at the same time as they are a member of this club must discuss it first with Sensei. If a member is going to drop out, Sensei needs to be notified.

 SITTING—sitting properly is important for showing respect and for safety. The first and preferred way is called “saze” where you sit on your heels with your toes pointed. For some, this position is difficult for long periods of time. An alternative would be sitting upright with your legs crossed; this is called “adze.” In a kneeling position or during a throw, it is important that you do not perch up on the balls of your feet and risk painful injury. For those with disabilities, any safe and comfortable way is fine and would show no disrespect.

 ATTENTION – While friendliness and humor are always welcome, there are times that silence and full attention to the person in charge is required. When Sempai or other teacher is demonstrating a technique it is customary to sit saze for safety and to show respect.

 CLEANLINESS – Because of the required close contact of Jujitsu, uniforms, bodies, fingernails and toenails must be clean; breath mints couldn’t hurt either. People soon learn to work closely and forget about common touching prohibitions or male/female shyness. Everyone is treated with the same respect in Jujitsu.

 SOBRIETY /ILLNESS – No booze, drugs or smoking in or around class or on the premises; legal alcohol is not prohibited during socialization after class. Smoking is forbidden on the premises. Illegal drugs will not be tolerated any time. If you are sick, stay home; do not spread your flu or cold to others. If you have a tender spot—for example; your left wrist is sore—affix a piece of red tape in that area to make others aware of it.

SUBMISSION – All arts are to be practiced slowly and deliberately because of the likelihood of injury if moves are rushed. When you reach the limit in an art such as a joint lock you are to slap the mat or tap your opponent, as appropriate. This method is much faster and has a more definite meaning than “ouch!” Uke should "tap out" long before injury becomes probable. Roughness will not be tolerated; it usually ends in injury. The object is to accomplish the technique while using the least amount of strength.

 AGRESSION –Aggressive acts will not be tolerated in class or in the public arena. Martial arts learned in class can be deadly; they are to be used only in self defense and then only the minimum application required to maintain control.

TYPICAL CLASS – Classes will strive to begin and end on time. Before class there will be stretching exercises to promote health and spirit and to avoid injury; warm-ups will be conducted by someone chosen by Sensei.

 Sensei, or the person in charge of the class, will sit under the “place of honor” which includes the American flag and Sensei’s honored teachers. Persons of various ranks are arranged in certain places; Black Belts in the front next to Sensei, Brown Belts to Sense’s right, Green Belts in front of Sensei and lower ranks to his left. This arrangement may change depending upon of those attending the class. Class is opened by Sensei or someone he designates. First Sensei and students bow to the place of honor and then turn with students facing the teacher, and vice versa and bow to each other. “Joseki” means “place of honor” while “shomeni” means “teacher;” they are words to begin and end class. “Joseki” means “place of honor” while “shomeni” means “teacher.”

 A discussion will follow to outline what will be studied at this class. Often the class will be broken up into groups of students who wish to work on certain arts.  Classes will typically last two hours; at the end everyone lines up as before and a critique of the class follows along with any other business. The class will be closed in the reverse order as the opening; shomeni-bow to each other, joseki-bow to the place of honor.

 ADVANCEMENT - There are six primary Kata lists with twenty or more items in each. They are; Yawara, Nage, Shime, Oku, Goshin and Shinin; a student will be expected to know several variations to most of the techniques. Additionally, there are a number of lists such as rolls and falls, strikes and parries, knife and gun control and escapes, and so on. Attention is also paid to resuscitation in the form of “Kappo’s.” Forms outlining advancement requirements for each belt along with attendance, testing and worksheets are available on this website.

 RANKING – Advancements in rank do not come automatically with proficiency in the required techniques, there are unspoken character-related ones as well, such as the student’s spirit and intent. Sensei must weigh all the factors before awarding advancements.

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Health, happiness and fulfillment.

 

ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS (push to enter) 

Class Outlines (push to go there)

JUJITSU CHEAT SHEETS

JUJITSU DICTIONARY

VOCABULARY USED IN LISTS

Personal Kata Performance Forms (you know what to do)

Personal Kata Memory Test Forms  (ditto)

SAMA PHOTOS

 

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