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Aragaki Seisan seminar

On the 11th of June I will be teaching an open seminar to study the applications and fundamental lessons as taught by the Aragaki version of Seisan kata.

As the Aragaki Seisan  is a less commonly practiced version of one of the oldest fundamental forms we will take some time during the session to actually practice the kata itself, so the seminar will also offer the opportunity to learn the form as well as the application practices. 

The Kata displays classical Fujian elements of movement and stepping  and also has clear links to Southern Mantis and Monk Fist boxing systems, which makes for a very interesting study from an aesthetic angle.

We will practice genuinely applicable responses to the most common acts of physical violence,  and during the session will endeavour to understand how to "remove ourselves from the form" to facilitate responses based on feel and energy. 

I'm hoping the content will make for a very informative and enjoyable study for all that attend.

The seminar will be at my dojo at : Serbian Orthodox Church, Heap Street, Boothtown,Halifax. HX3 6JE

The session will start at 10am and finish at 2pm and will cost £15pp.

The maximum number for this session is 26 people  on a first come basis and places must be secured by payment in advance.

I hope some of the forum members will come along for the session to study a truly wonderful version of this most important kata.

Anyone who is interested can contact me to secure their place either by PM on this forum,  or by email at jikokaizenkoryukarate@gmail.com 

Regards 

Mark 

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Hi everyone. As I advertised this session very early I thought I would give this reminder. Aragaki Seisan is not a commonly practiced version, however, Seisan/Hangetsu is practiced widely. If this kata is one you particularly enjoy perhaps a look at the Aragaki version will be of interest, particularly as this version does teach some fundamental principles of old style karate and it's Chinese roots. As I've mentioned in a previous post we will walk through the kata. We will also look at energy transmission through some interesting exercises and hopefully some pad drills (time allowing). The aim of the seminar will be to use this kata (Seisan) as an intuitive system for self defence, I will try and demonstrate exercises to remove the necessity for conscious thought and decision making through application templates which aim to be completely interchangeable. If this sounds interesting to anyone please contact me by PM on this forum or by email at jikokaizenkoryukarate@gmail.com Regards Mark

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Hi all. In the last week I've had a surge of bookings (fees paid) . There are now only 8 slots available so if there are any Seisan enthusiasts out there who are interested in sampling the Aragaki version of Seisan please don't leave it too late to get in touch. Thanks . Mark

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There are a maximum of 4 places left for this session. Please get in touch if you're interested

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Hi All,

I had a cancelation of a few places from one of my seminar regulars (a police officer who unfortunately has had his leave canceled). Some of the places have already been taken up, including through this forum which is fantastic but even at this late stage there are some places available if any karateka think they would enjoy a four hour look at this version of Seisan. If you are interested please contact jikokaizenkoryukarate@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Regards

Mark