Ellis Amdur is licensed in Araki-ryu Torite-Kogusoku and Toda-ha Buko-ryu.

Toby Threadgill, kaicho & menkyo kaiden, Takamura ha

Shindo Yoshin ryu

Meik Skoss holds okuden mokuroku and shihan licenses in Toda-ha Buko-ryu, and go-mokuroku in Shinto Muso-ryu jojutsu.

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Shindō Musō-ryū (神道夢想流) is most

commonly known by its practice of jodo, is

a traditional school of the Japanese

martial art of jojutsu, or the art of wielding

the short staff. The technical purpose of

the art is to learn how to defeat a

swordsman in combat using the jō, with

an emphasis on proper combative

distance, timing and concentration. The

system includes teachings of other

weapon systems which are contained in

Shintō Musō-ryū as auxiliary arts (Fuzoku

ryuha).

Araki Ryu has been described as grappling with weapons. The tech-niques of the ryu employ similar principles as in Greco-Roman wrestling: speed, flexibility and explosive force.

Toda-ha Buko-ryu is a martial tradition which specializes in the use of the naginata.  Its highest teachings center around the kagitsuki naginata, a weapon with a small cross-bar, against both sword and spear.

Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin ryu (高村派新道楊心流) is a sogo bujutsu or comprehensive martial art founded by Kuroda Clan retainer, Matsuoka Katsunosuke. The Shindō Yōshin-ryū syllabus is heavily influenced by two different lines of Yōshin-ryū, the Akiyama Yōshin-ryū (Tenjin Shin'yō-ryū) and Nakamura Yōshin Koryu (Totsuka ha Yōshin-ryū). Its weapons syllabus is descended from Hokushin Itto ryu, Jikishinkage ryu and Matsuzaki Shinkage ryu. Shindō Yōshin-ryū waza generally emphasizes evasive tactics expressed with very high levels of speed and precision.

THIS KORYU SEMINAR IS ONE FOR THE

HISTORY BOOKS!!!!

These three licensed koryu instructors will be teaching at the same location. They each will be sharing concepts and techniques from their particular style. This is a very rare and unique opportunity for anyone interested in traditional Japanese martial arts.

May 20-22,2011

Hosted by Sis-Q Ranch in Siskiyou County, at the top

of the state of California

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APPLICATION TO ATTENDKORYU SEMINAR

Name__________________________________

Address________________________________

City____________________________________

State________Zip________________________

E-mail__________________________________

Phone_________________________________

After Noon Friday, All Day Saturday, to Noon Sunday

AJJF members $295.00Non-members $300.00(includes American Judo

and Jujitsu event-only membership)A non-refundable $50 deposit will hold your space. Registration deadline is May 4, 2011

Make checks payable to:

Sis-Q Ranch16216 Quartz Valley Rd.Fort Jones, CA 96032

530.468.2305

We have a 50 guest maximum and a minimum of 20. Register early to ensure your attendance.

If the minimum is not achieved by May 4th, this event will be cancelled.

I will require Sis-Q Ranch co-ed sleeping accommodations. First come, first served.

I prefer my own tent/vehicle (no hook-ups)

I will stay at a local motel (17 miles from camp) I have special dietary needs. Explain:

Sis-Q Ranch is located in far Northern California at an elevation of 2700'. At this time of year, the days and nights can be cool to chilly, and the weather can be variable. The nearest commercial airport is Medford, Oregon (MFR); 1.5 hrs away.

Bring:*sleeping bag & pillow*water bottle, sunscreen,

sunglasses*towel, toiletries*warm clothes *workout gear including

protective gloves*at least one spare boken*camera, flashlight, hat*computer (if you really need it)

There is wireless available. *shoes or boots suitable for

ranch wear

GPS coordinates N 41º 37.437 W 122º 56.141

Camp includes instruction, sleeping bag accommodations, home-cooked meals + evening dessert, campfire, wildlife, scenic noise & pollution free surroundings.

AJJF membership required

http://sisqranch.com