Technical
excellence in martial arts training is one of the United States
Taiho Jutsu Federation (USTJF) and International Taiho Jutsu Federation's
(ITJF) top priorities. As leaders in the martial arts, it is our
sacred responsibility to ensure that all of our students receive
the best possible "Mentoring" both in technique and philosophy
of the martial arts. Martial
arts training is the cornerstone of knowledge and the basis for
credible self-defense skill and the perfection of human character.
Training in a comprehensive taxonomy of Taiho Jutsu skills is the "Key" by which the USTJF's members develop their martial
art proficiency and exercise the collective capabilities required
in self-defense or police science. Martial art training builds character
development and, when necessary, prepares the Taiho Jutsuka to "win" if or when confrontation (or combat) cannot be avoided. Additionally,
when confronted with a perpetrator, it is often necessary to face
potential deadly force with an effective and non-lethal alternative.
While Senior Yudansha determine the direction and goals of training,
it is the dojo Sensei (and assistant Sensei) who ensure that every
training activity or class is well planned and rigorously conducted.
These Rank Requirements are designed to guide and assist the Sensei
to accomplish his or her goals in teaching the International Taiho
Jutsu system.
The
International Taiho Jutsu Rank System is divided into sixteen
separate divisions of training to include: |
1. |
Posture,
Stances and Breakfalls |
Tachi Waza
and Ukemi |
2. |
Body Movement
|
Tai sabaki
Waza, Kuzushi |
3. |
Striking
Techniques |
Ate Waza,
Uchi Waza, Uchi Tsuki |
4. |
Kicking
Techniques |
Keri Waza
|
5. |
Blocking
Techniques |
Uke Waza
|
6. |
Vital Point
Techniques
and Pressure Points |
Atemi Waza
|
7. |
Joint Locking
Techniques |
Kansetsu
Waza |
8. |
Counter
Techniques |
Gyaku Waza
|
9. |
Strangulation
Techniques |
Shime Waza
|
10. |
Holding
Techniques |
Osae Waza
|
11. |
Arresting
Techniques |
Taiho Waza
|
12 |
Defense
Against Weapons |
Bogyo
Senjutsu |
13. |
Throwing
Techniques |
Nage Waza
|
14. |
Self-defense
Techniques:
counters, escapes, avoidance |
Kaeshi,
Fusegi, Furimi |
15. |
Use of
Specialized Weapons |
Keii, handcuffs,
plastic ties |
16. |
Special
Considerations |
Defense
against the gun, knife, and the club |
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The
United States Taiho Jutsu International Federation (USTJF), has
established the training and doctrine and guidance. The Dojo Sensei
should apply these guidelines and assist the USTJF International
Taiho Jutsu Training. These International Taiho Jutsu Rank Requirements
provide the training and promotion guidelines for ITJF Sensei and
students in the areas of martial art history, traditions, techniques,
strategy, and terminology. From these Rank Requirements, the USTJF
will formulate and publish a comprehensive training manual and videos
for the art of Taiho Jutsu.
Our
duty as USTJF Leaders is to provide challenging and realistic Martial
Arts training for all of our members. The National Federation will
do its part, and I encourage all United States Taiho Jutsu Sensei
to study, understand, and teach the techniques, as well as the Budo
Philosophy presented in this manual and on the ITJF Official Website.
Sensei at every level must redouble their commitment to accurate
and comprehensive United States Taiho Jutsu Training, remembering
that Technical Excellence is a "Top Priority" in the United
States Taiho Jutsu Federation.
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