Seminar report by John Robinson
On the 27th August 2005, UK Dojo Cho John Anderson, and Steve Greenfield held a seminar in Llanelli, South Wales covering the material found in the 6th to 4th kyu grading syllabus which is used by the Jinenkan Dojo currently in the UK.
Originally, it was decided that there were only to be 3 kyu grades in the Jinenkan, as most of the students came from other organisations. But as the organisation grew it was decided that Dojo Cho could expand the syllabus for less experienced students.
This syllabus for 6th - 4th kyu was devised by John & Steve using a number of the core basic movements of the art we practice. These include, rolling, jumping, punching, throwing, locking and even etiquette. This seminar was to explain and demonstrate each of the techniques to both new and more experienced students. The seminar was split into three sections, Rokku (6th) Kyu, Go (5th) Kyu and Yon (4th) Kyu. The running order of each of these is as follows:-
6th Kyu
Etiquette - Basic etiquette to be practised within the dojo.
Zenpo/Koho Kaiten - Basic forwards and backwards rolls.
Te Hodoki - This is an escape from a wrist grab.
Tai Hodoki - This is a basic escape from an opponent’s body hold.
Tobi - This is jumping in different directions so as to evade an opponents attack, or create a safe distance
Zenpo Ukemi – A forward breakfall.
Next section was the 5th Kyu syllabus.
This is practised as follows:-
Tate Nagare - This is a body drop and roll to the rear.
Yoko Nagare - This is a flowing sideward roll
Te Hodoki - These are two ways of controlling an opponent with a arm lock
Tai Hodoki - This is one of the basic escapes from an opponents body lock
Jodan Uke - This is the basic way we practice blocking an opponent’s punching arm.
The last section we practised was the 4th kyu syllabus:-
Sokuho Kaiten - This is two methods of rolling to the side.
Uke Nagashi - This the basic way we receive an opponent’s attack
Te Hodoki (2 methods)
Tai Hodoki (2 methods)
The seminar was very well received with an excellent turnout from students from all over the UK including North & South of England and Wales. Everyone was very receptive to the techniques taught and have continued to train hard at them ever since. Also on the day, some students tested for rank. Congratulations to Jamie Phillips, Daffyd Henke-Reed, Martyn Pinnington and Mick Sheldrake.
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