Better Your Martial Arts Training Through Jishu Geiko

Name: Better Your Martial Arts Training Through Jishu Geiko
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Build your own solo training routines through traditional training methods of Junan Taiso, Hojo Undo, Meiso and more.

Created byAdam Mitchell

Last updated 1/2016

English

What you'll learn

Create their own training circuit based off the lessons provided in the course.
Have a well rounded understanding of fitness and strength training routines for the traditional martial artist.
Gain a deeper perspective of proper training methodology for solo practice.
Move faster, train longer and remain safe in their training with a new level of fitness and stamina.
Develop a new sense of priority toward fitness training as a martial artist.

Course content

7 sections • 102 lectures • 5h 29m total length

Welcome message from the Instructor5:18
How to use this course3:15
Safety2:09
Nothing is more important than your own safety and the safety of those you train with. Please watch this video and understand how to progress through these videos to make the most out of them safely.
Training Environment3:42
The environment that you train in should not be built for comfort, rather it should be as close to the natural climate you are in as reasonably possible. In this video, I explain my opinion of temperate in relationship to skill development and your own personal progress as a martial artist.

Junan Taisō Introduction3:02
Stretch: Bicep to Wrist1:23
A basic exercise to lightly stretch the bicep muscle and elbow. This stretch is to be done slowly and regularly.
Stretch: Wrist Rotation0:46
This lesson is a basic wrist rotation. Done correctly, you want to engage the elbows and shoulders in this movement to maximize range potential and quality of stretch.
Junan Taisō Part 115:17
Junan Taisō Part 211:04
Stretch: Wrist, four directions3:36
This is an extremely important lesson, especially for disciplines that use wrist locks excessively. This must become part of yoour regular routine. This lesson will take you through a sequence of four cardinal directions of wrist locking without losing contact of the hands.
Stretch: Fingers, grip1:08
In this lesson, I present two exercises for finger health. The first is basic gripping and extending the fingers as far outward as they will go. It's best practice to do this exercise with breath and abdominal tension alignement in the movement. The second exercise is gently rotating the thumb back.
Basic Shoulder Lift Rotations2:01
Stretch: Shoulder Cross Body1:13
This is a basic cross body shoulder stretch where I add two variables for those with more range of motion. First, engage the stretching arm by bending the elbow and bringing the hand to the back. Second is to place the opposite hand behind the head.
Stretch: Shoulder & Elbow, Warrior Catch1:37

Class Warmup 1, Complete Basic Progression4:00
Class Warmup 1, Advanced Progression 11:26
Class Warmup 1, Advanced Progression 22:00
Class Warmup 1, Advanced Progression 32:37
Class Warmup 2, Complete Basic Progression14:23
Class Warmup 2, Advanced Progression 11:36
Class Warmup 2, Advanced Progression 21:09
Class Warmup 2, Advanced Progression 32:38
Class Warmup 2, Advanced Progression 42:11
Class Warmup 2, Advanced Progression 51:57
Class Warmup 2, Advanced Progression 62:05
Class Warmup 2, Advanced Progression 72:13
Class Warmup 2, Advanced Progression 81:07
Class Warmup 2, Advanced Progression 90:58
Class Warmup 2, Advanced Progression 101:55
Class Warmup 2, Review1:59

Kickups1:44
Superman to Swimmer Progression2:10
Isolated Swimmer1:01
This is an advanced version of the basic 'Swimmer' where I am adding an eight pound leverage to my arms to put more load into the core. This is geared more toward people who are comfortable with long reps of core training exercises such as the swimmer, and should be avoided by students new to this type of training.
Plank to Two Point Plank Progression2:13
Box to Isolated Box Progession3:12
Mountain Climber to Speed Climber Progression1:12
Squat Thrust1:22
Modified Squat Thrust to Burpee Progression1:58

Introduction9:07
Makiwara0:16
Makiwara: Introduction3:54
Explore Makiwara basics to develop your striking substrate with improvised tools like fence posts, adapt them to your martial art, and build straight-line power through progressive training.
Makiwara: Design4:41
Makiwara: Standing, Progression 13:26
In this progression, you are isolating only your arms and hands when striking the makiwara. Limit the amount of body movement and keep you hips low when doing these repetitions.
Makiwara: Shifting, Progression 22:40
In this progression the inportant point is keeping the knees over the feet with the movement. Keep you hips low, shifting side to side with each strike and do not let the knees twist.
Makiwara: Stepping, Progression 31:58
In the third progression, the important point is to now use correct footwork. Depending on the discipline of study, focus on incorporating proper full body movement with your strikes.
Makiwara: Leaping, Progression 42:34
In the final progression, the goal is to build your leaping skill - creating and gaining distance quickly while building strength and power in your legs.
Makiwara: Zenpo Geri, Progression 15:55
In this lesson, I present how to use the makiwara with developing basic front kicking. The important points in the first progression are to develop your grounded core and core groups, while training yourself to not rebound off the target from the kick.
Makiwara: Zenpo Keri, Progression 1 Advanced2:11
Continuing with the first progression, this version demands that you hold your kicking leg in place for several seconds versus quickly dropping it back down to regain balance.
Makiwara: Zenpo Keri, Progression 21:51
This progression of the front kick involves training from a bladed stance while training to minimize excessive movement with the upper body.
Zenpo Keri, Progression 34:20
In this progression level of the front kick, we stack the previous lessons and now explore and develop our sense of distance through movement along with various striking combinations.
Makiwara: Yoko Keri, Progression 12:09
This is the basic side kicked trained in jissen kobudo. The principles of creating a stable core during kicks can be trained from any type of side kick, what's important is focussing on this point and not bouncing off the makiwara following your kick.
Makiwara: Yoko Keri, Progression 33:11
In this exercise, I stack the previous two progressions and now focus on developing strong use of distance along with combination strikes. For the demonstration, I use one combination strike, but you can use as many as you wish for your own routine.
Makiwara: Koho Keri, Progression 11:43
Here I present the fundamental method of training a back kick against makiwara.
Makiwara: Koho Keri, Progression 21:54
Here I present the fundamental method of training a back kick against makiwara.
Makiwara: Koho Keri, Progression 31:58
Here I present the fundamental method of training a back kick against makiwara.
Makiwara: Kakushi Keri, Progression 11:45
Makiwara: Kakushi Keri, Progression 21:28
This version of Kakushi Keri is done from a bladed stance with the back leg. Another version of this kick (not recorded) is kicking as in take ori.
Makiwara: Kakushi Keri, Progression 32:09
In this version of Kakushi Keri, we explore striking with combinations, leaping in and out and applying the kick. For the demonstration, I only use one strike, but your training can add as many as you wish.
Chi Isshi0:15
Chi Ishi (weighted levers) are concrete weights that are attached to a wooden pole. The practitioner strongly grips to the end of the wooden pole (opposite the concrete weight), and moves his or her wrist and arms in motions used in techniques normally used in kata or against opponents. This weighted training helps strengthens the fingers, hands, arms, and chest.
Chi Ishi: Kata te, Progressions 1 & 23:28
This is the first of two single handed progressions with the Chi Ishi.
Chi Ishi: Kata te, Progression 33:40
Chi Ishi: Kata te, Progression 42:31
In Chi Ishi kata te progression 4, align the shoulder and back, keep straight, and carry weight toward the center while maintaining arm resistance without straining the shoulder.
Chi Ishi: Kata te, Progression 51:57
Chi Ishi: Ryote, Progression 11:29
Chi Ishi: Ryote, Progression 21:07
Demonstrate Chi Ishi ryote progression 2, guiding the next exercise with adjusted tempo and a touch more emphasis on ryote to refine control.
Maki Age0:13
Maki Age: Introduction2:12
In this video, I introduce the basic elements to the maki age kigu.
Maki Age: Progression 13:08
Here I will present the basic progression of the maki age, rolling the wrists. With the basic rolling exercises, I use the 14 lb weight, but with exercises beyond the wrist, I move up to the 18 lb. as you will see.
Maki Age: Progression 23:04
The second progression for maki age is to lift the weight over the head transferring load to the shoulders while still being supported in the forearms and wrists. The most important this is to not let the weight wobble.
Maki Age: Progression 31:46
Maki Age: Basic Curl2:43
Maki Age: Upright Row1:39
Maki Age: Shoulder Roll1:31
Suburi0:13
Suburi: Introduction 1 & Warmup9:41
Suburi: Introduction 23:03
Suburi: Men, Basic Progression5:41
Suburi: Dō, Progression 1 & 25:26
Suburi: Yoko Men, Progression 1 & 27:05
Master the yoko men suburi with slow, deliberate arm work to reinforce correct form and fundamentals, using 45-degree stances and progression through 1 and 2 with controlled rotation.
Suburi: Kiri Age, Progression 1 & 26:11
Suburi: Tsuki, Progression 1 & 24:13
Bō0:51
Bō: Introduction2:44
In this introduction, I talk about the difference in weapon style versus training tool style I use in my own training. As well, the importance and difference that a polearm style training tool can serve in your own training. In the martial art I study, polearms play an important role in the overall syllabus so therefore it makes sense that it's part of my daily routine. If it's not in your, you should still not ignore this valuable type of training.
Bō: Progression 17:53
Bō: Progression 25:20
In this exercise, I introduce one of the most basic techniques in fundamental bōjutsu, Bōfuri. Done with a veavier weapon at a slow and consistent pace will give you an advantage to controlling the weapon at speed, as well as conditioning your fore-arms and wrists. This is an excellent exercise.
Bō: Bōfuri3:05
Bō: Jodan Uke5:55
Fukuro Suna0:04
In this category we will be looking at how to use medicine balls, bulgarian bags and sand bags.
Small Medicine Ball, Introduction1:33
This is one of my favorite training tools to help better my Budo training and overall body strength. The small medicine ball that I use in these lessons can be easily found at most sporting goods stores, is packed with fine sand with a rubber shell, ideal for gripping.
Small Medicine Ball, Progression 11:02
Small Medicine Ball, Progression 20:50
Small Medicine Ball, Progression 31:59
Small Medicine Ball, Progression 41:51
Small Medicine Ball, Progression 51:47

Requirements

Students must understand that physical fitness can be dangerous and hazardous to your health if not approached carefully. While this course is for anyone, students must understand their own personal training thresholds and abide by them as they become better, without taking risks that can compromise safety.

Description

Designed for martial artists from all backgrounds committed to perfecting the state of fitness, mindfulness and spiritual health through consistent solo practice. The goal of this course is to provide a holistic curriculum of foundational strength and fitness training techniques for the traditional martial arts student. By following this course, students will be able to develop their own training solo circuits to fit their unique goals as a martial artist.

+100 videos fitness lessons for martial artists to get started.
Drills to add to your own training routines and classes
Fitness, stamina, weapons, meditation ... much more
Professional guest trainers
Community of fellow martial artists who are there to push you.

Who this course is for:

Ideal for anyone who trains in traditional martial arts, especially Jujutsu, Ninpo, Aikido, Karate, Kungfu, etc.
This course will provide martial art instructors with a massive catalog of fitness and meditation training that is designed to help the martial arts student reach their goals.
Anyone looking to gain some unique perspectives on fitness training and meditation.

Better Your Martial Arts Training Through Jishu Geiko

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 14min

Taisō10 lectures • 41min

Taisō16 lectures • 44min

Core Training8 lectures • 15min

Ki Kō5 lectures • 38min

Undō56 lectures • 2hr 46min

Meisō​3 lectures • 11min

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