Saturday 23rd November
10:00 - 11:00 Nunchaku training
11:00 - 13:30 Bo training
15:30 - 17:00 Sai training
Sunday 24th November
09:00 - 10:00 Nunchaku training
10:00 - 12:30 Mixed training
14:30 - 16:00 Grading opportunity
What you need
Bo
6 foot long none tapered bo with 1 inch diameter. For children 5 feet with a slightly thinner diameter.
Nunchaku
Tapered Octagonal Nunchaku with 2.25" connecting cord. Beginners and children to use foam Nunchaku.
Yamanni-Chinen Ryu
Yamanni-Chinen Ryu is the study of Okinawan weaponry whose primary weapon is the bo (staff). Tradition maintains that Sakugawa Kanga, entrusted with the protection of prominent Okinawan families, learned the art in China. It was passed along to the Chinen family where it was refined by Chinen Sanda, also known as Yammani Tanmei, where he developed the bouncing bo concept. His grandson Chinen Masami named the style after him.
The hallmark of this style is its dynamic, fluid movement, where the bo and body are in nearly constant motion. This requires all practionioners to develop strong body mechanics to take full advantage of the techniques. Many people have found that learning yamanni ryu has enhanced their karate training through development of these body mechanics. Yamanni ryu training will improve coordination, dexterity, strength, and focus as these are necessary to master the art. Although the bo is the primary weapon, Yamanni ryu also utilizes short weapons such as the sai, kama, tonfa and nunchaku as secondary weapons.
Shihan Jason Nishime
Shihan Jason Nishime has been training in Karate and martial arts for over 30 years. He is:
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6th Dan in Shorin Ryu Karate
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7th Dan Yamanni Ryu Kobudo
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Black belt in Brazilian Juijitsu
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10 times National Champion
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8 times world medalist (WKC & UWK)
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Has produced several national and world champions students
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Shihan Jason has also spent time in Okinawa with Kishaba Sensei, direct predecessor of Chinen Masami. He is a humble man and true martial artist. He cares about the betterment of martial arts and its practitioners. He has trained with and learnt from many great martial artists, including of course his father Hanshi Kiyoshi Nishime.
Spaces are limited and all are welcome. It is preferred you wear a white training Gi as is Yamanni-Chinen Ryu tradition.
I look forward to welcoming you and training with you in this exciting weapons style from Shihan Jason Nishime. Please don't hesitate to email any question you may have at mdscormack@gmail.com
-Michael Cormack
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