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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”About Shisei Ryu” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_separator color=”sandy_brown” border_width=”2″ el_width=”30″][vc_tta_tabs color=”mulled-wine” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”School Overview” tab_id=”1589131201820-38931f85-6867″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The character of Shisei Ryu School results directly from its name, which is written in kanji characters :<\/p>\n

\u81f3<\/span>\u00a0SHI <\/span>\u2013<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u8aa0<\/span>SEI <\/span>\u2013<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u6d41<\/span>\u00a0RYU<\/span><\/p>\n

The very word <\/span>\u8aa0<\/span> SEI means: honest, sincere. In conjunction with the sign <\/span>\u81f3<\/span> SHI it means sincerity or just honesty. Honesty in our understanding is openness to express our thoughts, feelings, insights according with the concept of our own reality. It is also an openness to new knowledge, or experience, which is very important for us, the value by which we should strive with all our heart. Often honesty, is also the ability to adopt a constructive criticism and conscious of the analysis to our continuous development. Only that what is open and honest leads to the growth of one\u2019s development and benefits into our lives. These two characters are written with a third <\/span>\u6d41<\/span> RYU, which means school or style. The easiest way to say it is that Shisei Ryu is a school in which we learn the art of Japanese fencing based on the foundation of which is honesty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shisei Ryu school from a formal point of view has its own structure, its own logo and an education system. On the other hand, from a technical point of view, based on the craftsmanship of the Japanese sword. In our school we learn both sword fencing, as well as techniques in: Aiki-Jitsu, jo jitsu and Kobu Jitsu. In this way we get the full message which carries the art of war (hyo ho), that is based on the strategy of fighting.<\/p>\n

Shisei Ryu as a whole is also a philosophical aspect in the context of Budo, the way \u00a0to approach a personal development <\/span>\u2013 menkyo kaiden.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we put a strong emphasis on the understanding of techniques and knowledge of the principles that govern it. The necessary thing in the whole process of learning in the School of Shisei Ryu is the honest approach to life by training under the traditional system of Shu-Ha-Ri.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”The Emblem of Shisei Ryu” tab_id=”1589131201852-41cf6ed0-fb1e”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The emblem of Shisei Ryu School is a graphical form of the ideas contained in the school.<\/p>\n

Describing the emblem of Shisei Ryu, there is no way not to refer to tradition which we so value and with which we identify ourselves while practicing the way of Budo everyday. Such elements as Kamiza \u00a0(the most important place in the dojo, where the graphical emblem of the school is placed), Japanese swords (katana, wakizashi), the Japanese language in technical terminology, training clothes (kimono and hakama), all make this School traditional or one that cultivates certain cultural <\/span>\u2013 social traditiones.<\/span><\/p>\n

This emblem for us is not nothing but a common sign, which gives a sense of belonging to a particular social group. As early as the Middle Ages people began to use common characters (crest, emblem) to unify certain groups, as well as to set them apart from the crowd.<\/p>\n

The emblem of Shisei Ryu School we wear on the left arm below the shoulder joint. Such use right away is our flagship and sometimes says more than words.<\/p>\n

Triangle and a circle inscribed with four arms extending from its center are the emblem of Shisei Ryu School.<\/p>\n

TRIANGLE<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 symbolizes the foundation, stability and balance. The emblem of <\/span>\u00a0Shisei Ryu has the shape of a triangle, which is equivalent to a stable, strong attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

CIRCLE<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 infinity, security.<\/span><\/p>\n

Circle, in which the points are \u00a0extending from its center and connected by lines form the equivalent of a great art or a great technique. The circle is also a symbol of the \u201caiki\u201d techniques or a sword that creates no noise: <\/span>\u201e<\/span>oto nashi no Ken<\/span>\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

While describing our emblem we also have to say about the distance to fight. Triangle <\/span>\u2013 far distance, Circle \u2013 the average, and the midpoint \u2013 a close distance.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most important is the circle, which is the circle of life, which any good swordsman should take care of. This circle gives us 8 attack and the same defense options. All this makes us more accustomed to fight, when we can see some things. These aspects determine the effective strategy not only to fight, but also to life. The ability to use the distance to some things make us more resilient to stressors that evoke our lives. The ability to take the fight to the corner level makes our strategic skills grow and what we once did not see today becomes obvious.<\/p>\n

CENTER OF CIRCLE<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 is the center from which come four arms that indicate the directions of our development according to the directions in which the person moves. Further broken down into 8 parts they reflect the 8 trajectory directions while cutting with the sword sword.<\/span><\/p>\n

BLUE COLOUR <\/span>\u2013<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>symbolizes<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span>limitless, perseverance, loyalty, union, mutual understanding and the colour itself attracts people to it.<\/span><\/p>\n

WHITE COLOR <\/span>\u2013<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>symbolizes<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span>purity, peace, freedom, courage, space. White is the color of continuous development, inner transformation and harmony, to which we aspire through training.<\/span><\/p>\n

All of these elements included in the emblem show us the enormity of possibilities that opens up the School of Shisei Ryu.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Menkyo Kaiden” tab_id=”1589131218936-096d6d44-3e25″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

This is a traditional system of education in which time plays no role. Full understanding of the course of study, rather than a cursory knowledge transfer is the key. Menkyo kaiden system is a system of licenses. Once a student has mastered the given material he \u00a0will be allowed to teach techniques within the scope of his license. It is then that one gets the full understanding of techniques.<\/p>\n

Upon learning every Budoka is confronting their knowledge and skills with discernment and openness to questioning by his students. Levels such as: Shoden, Chuden and Okuden are confronted among students of Shisei Ryu, levels of : Menkyo and Menkyo kaiden are held with the participation of representatives from \u00a0different schools and communities.<\/p>\n

Experience of physical and internal development distinguishes menkyo kaiden system against a widespread system of (dan) degrees which mainly takes into account the development of technical qualities. The assessment of moral attitude takes place not earlier than first dan degree. The system of menkyo kaiden in \u00a0Shisei Ryu means that every student becomes a teacher, and every teacher at the same time is a student. In practice, this means that at each stage we are obliged to continuous development, going through all the stages of the menkyo kaiden system.<\/p>\n

Describing the Menkyo system we can\u2019t forget about the individual approach to each of the students moving through the system. The concept of \u00a0uchi deshi (student of the house) also plays an important role in the traditional transmission. Although today deviates far from the old Japan, where the student lived with his master to thoroughly explore the secrets of the School. Today, it is important to keep this attitude of a student, in order to fully understand the concept of the school. This is the only attitude that leads to full \u00a0Menkyo Kaiden <\/span>\u2013 the end of transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the level of Shoden a student receives basic information about the school and is encouraged to open his own dojo.<\/p>\n

At Chuden the student gets to a deeper level of technique and is going through the process of maturation as a teacher for his students and becomes more responsible for their development. This period is very turbulent for the student as one must look from another side on his already acquired skills thus clearing technique from all errors.<\/p>\n

At the Okuden level the student-teacher becomes a fully trained Budoka, having knowledge of all the techniques and is able to arrange his own kata using the strategy of Shisei Ryu.<\/p>\n

The Menkyo level receives a student-teacher that understands the idea of school and with it becomes its worthy representative. At this stage, the student-teacher is no longer attached to his dojo but also takes the responsibility for all participants of Shisei Ryu.<\/p>\n

Finally, the level of menkyo kaiden. A student-teacher is ready to bring his life further with the ideas of the school. His life is \u201cto serve\u201d others, giving oneself to others means to be ready to teach everyone without exception.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Breakdown of Techniques” tab_id=”1589131490827-7d7e0b03-6057″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Shisei Ryu School with her character refers to the traditional teaching in schools of Bu-jitsu. Although bu-jitsu is largely based on technical knowledge, it does not focus only on the technical knowledge. According to the well-known maxim: \u201cKnow and act are one and the same\u201d, it is in this process of teaching, where words do not matter, and the action is best reflected by a fighting technical spirit of the Shisei Ryu School. From a general point of view, we can say that our school can be divided into techniques: Aiki <\/span>\u2013 handmade and Buki \u2013 use of weapons to fight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Menkyo Kaiden system in a clear and transparent way classifies the student to an appropriate level. Each level contains the appropriate dose of material that each student <\/span>\u2013 Budoka is obliged to master. The material is divided into suitable groups with several techniques appropriate to the particular level. In this way, we can say that division of techniques have taken place:<\/span><\/p>\n