KOSHO RYU INTERNATIONAL

Domincan Republic Seminar

2009-11-15T00:12:00.005-05:00

Topic: The Power of 7 / 10 - The ancient study of the theory of retraction

Hanshi Buchan teaches some basic ideas on the power of retraction. This theory can be utilized in many areas of martial arts. The concept gives birth to seeing more in-depth ideas in striking, kicking, throwing & Kata. The video was shot on location in the Dominican Republic. Hanshi Buchan, Sensei Jimmy Rego & Sensei Garret Magill were teaching at the Kosho Ryu International dojo in Dominican Republic. All the students had a great time at the seminar. After the seminar lunch was prepared for the instructors. The hospitality and friendship of the Dominican students was great. Many thanks to Sensei Samuel and the students for making the event a wonderful experience.

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The 3 Representations of the Crest

2009-07-23T02:28:00.011-04:00

Praying Hands

1st - Pray for no conflict
2nd - Escaping or throwing arts
3rd - Skeletal Freezing

Open Hands

1st - See the good in man
2nd - Throwing arts
3rd - Internal blows

Covered Hands

1st - Treasure in pocket
2nd - Muscular Blows
3rd - War arts

Pine
Pine is evergreen firmly rooted and vulnerable.

Bamboo
Bamboo is strong, resilient, unbreakable.

Plum
Plum is hardy, fragrant, and elegant.

Kosho Ryu International News !

2009-07-16T01:25:00.008-04:00

Professor Paul Yamaguchi is the Chief Technical Advisor for Kosho Ryu International

The Kempo legend Professor Paul Yamaguchi has accepted a position on the Kosho Ryu International Council as Chief Technical Advisor.We are very honored that he has accepted this role in the organization. Hanshi Richard Buchan talked to Mr Yamaguchi on the phone at his home in Hawaii this past Wednesday about the council and was honored when he accepted.He is a very humble man that has so much experience, history and tradition behind him.

You can read more about Professor Yamaguchi at this link:

http://www.koshoryu.com/yamaguchi.html

Sensei Jimmy Rego- Ontario Representative of Kosho Ryu International

2009-07-11T15:14:00.012-04:00

Sensei Jimmy Rego appears on the Scottish Kempo Academy Blog !

http://www.kempo.co.uk/blog.html

Sensei Rego is an outstanding martial artist with gifted talent. He is always helping the organization grow and he is an intrical part of the development of the Ontario Region in Canada. Sensei Rego is well respected amongst his peers and is well known at the Scottish Kempo Academy in Scotland. We thank Sensei Rego for his help and look forward to working with him in the future.

Kosho Ryu International Dojo In Dominican Republic

2009-07-06T00:47:00.006-04:00

Kosho Ryu International in the Dominican Republic !

Kosho Ryu International is proud to announce the expansion into the Dominican Republic ! The new addition of two dojos studying the way of Natural Laws.The instructors are also looking forward to teaching at the dojos this fall.Congradulations Sensei Samuel!

Expansion of Kosho Ryu International !

2009-06-25T15:44:00.005-04:00

Kosho Ryu International expands through Europe!

Kosho Ryu International is very proud to announce the appointment of Professor James Muro to the council as a technical Advisor. Professor Muro is well known in the Kempo groups as a senior instructor under the Honorable Hanshi Paul Yamagouchi. Kyoshi Neil Hourston from the Scottish Kempo Academy was appointed as European Director. Shihan Helen Beattie of the Scottish Kempo Academy will be the Director for Scotland.We are proud and honored to have them on the council. We will keep you posted on the exciting news ahead !

Renshi John Haight, Canadian Representative

Interview with Kyoshi Neil Hourston

2009-06-25T00:13:00.009-04:00

An interveiw with Kyoshi Neil Hourston of the Scottish Kempo Academy.Shot in Ajax Ontario Canada .Kyoshi talks about martials in todays world as well as his history in the Kempo arts.
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Nutrition Basics

2009-04-05T22:42:00.011-04:00

by Sensei Garrett Magill

Kosho Ryu International Black Belt Centre

Fitness & Lifestyle Management Program – Personal Trainer Canadian Professional Trainers Network

Certified Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Specialist NCCP

Level 2: Triathlon SNS:

Sports Nutrition Specialist

Nutrition Basics

Some sports medicine folk still claim that nutrition is no magic bullet, and that all an athlete needs is three square meals a day equally selected from the four food groups: meats, dairy foods, fruits and vegetables, and grains. This false idea has been carefully promoted by the meat and dairy industries through the media, and through health and sports organizations for the past 50 years.

To apply nutrition properly, first you need to seize just how much you can be affected by what you put in your mouth. Over three million years, evolution developed the human body to convert a combination of certain compounds that occur in nature into muscles, bones, organs, glands, and brain. The hairy bags of salty chemical soup that we call human beings are the interactions of these nutrient compounds. Every time you screw around with them, they will screw around with you.

Athletes, who scarf down fat-loaded burgers and nutrient-poor fries, do not understand how much they are disturbing the superb accuracy of nutrient use by their bodies. Let’s use a couple of example to show how that accuracy makes the engine of a Porsche look like a child’s toy.

Vitamin B12 is a good one. You require only a few micrograms of B12 each day: the RDA is only 2 micrograms. Your blood contains only about 5 nanograms per litre, less than a speck of dust. You couldn’t see that amount even under a microscope. It represents less than one part per trillion of your bodyweight. Yet if you lack that infinitesimal speck of B12 your body declines into the serious disease of pernicious anemia, which progressively destroys the myelin sheaths protecting your nerves, leading to blindness, insanity, and death.

The same applies to other micronutrients. It is still a mystery to science how such a small amount of these substances can hold the key to health, sanity, and even life itself. But they do. If you own a sports car, a power boat, or any high end machine, you know to be very very careful what you feed it. Yet these are simple machines compared to the human body. If you want optimum sports performance the first rule is: Don’t put junk fuel in your Porsche.

Spotlight on Excellence

2008-12-17T22:35:00.015-05:00

Shihan Robert Obertreis - International Instructor with Kosho Ryu Internnational

Shihan Robert Obertreis is an outstanding martial artist and Instructor.He has spent many years training under Hanshi Richard Buchan and now at the International Hombu black belt dojo in Ajax Ontario Canada. During the last ten years he has traveled and taught with Hanshi in many countries such as Switzerland,Portugal,Norway and Sweden.He is one of the co-founders of the Kosho Ryu International Toronto Dojo.

Shihan Obertreis is an excellent example of team work in the martial arts. Every task he sets out to accomplish is "all about the team effort". As a head instructor he always sets an example about what team work means and leads by example with any task he takes on.

Living in Africa with his family for the past few years he has accomplish much.He has had many cultural learning experiences not only in his day to day process while living in Africa, but in the martial as well. His contribution and unparalleled support to the students of the organization and his many years of training has been a great asset to everyone.Shihan has been missed by his peers for the last few years and is now is back with his family working and training in Canada again helping teach at the black belt dojo Ajax.

17 Tips To Make Your New Years Resolution A More Nutritious One!

2008-12-17T15:50:00.022-05:00

by Sensei Garrett Magill
Kosho Ryu International Black Belt Centre
FLMP-PT: Fitness & Lifestyle Management Program – Personal Trainer
CPTN-CPT: Canadian Professional Trainers Network – Certified Personal Trainer
CANFIT-PRO – PTS: Personal Trainer Specialist
NCCP Level 2: Triathlon
SNS: Sports Nutrition Specialist

17 Tips To Make Your New Years Resolution A More Nutritious One

-Never skip meals
-Exercise daily
-Maximize the thermogenic effect by keeping protein levels up, increasing activity, and taking supplements.
-Vigorous resistance training will maintain or increase your lean body mass (muscle). Muscle burns calories, which means that, for every pound of muscle gained, you will be burning more calories and increasing the rate of fat loss.
-Do not drastically reduce your total daily caloric intake.
-Reduce fat intake to under 25% of total daily calories.
-Increase food high in fiber and complex carbohydrates to help satisfy hunger.
-Avoid foods high in salt and fat, like all processed foods and snack foods.
-Eat fresh foods.
-Do not fry foods or use oil or fat in the cooking process. Instead bake, broil, or microwave foods.
-Avoid using heavy sauces on foods.
-Read food nutrition labels. Look for foods that have less then 2 grams of fat per 100 calories.
-Eat low fat protein foods.
-Use low fat protein supplements to help meet daily protein requirements.
-Eat egg whites as a snack to help reduce hunger pains at night.
-Do not eat out daily and avoid eating fast foods. These foods are usually high in fat, salt, and calories.
-Eat plenty of vegetables.

Master Lee Chi Wai

2008-12-08T01:54:00.008-05:00

Master Lee Chi Wai is a world-class martial artist and instructor. He is the disciple of nine different masters of legendary Kung Fu styles originating from all over China, and a 31st generation Shaolin Temple warrior monk disciple. He will be featured soon on "Video Magazine"

Don't miss the interview...coming soon !

At the top of the Swiss Alps

2008-12-08T01:33:00.006-05:00

Top of the Alps

A few years ago Hanshi Richard Buchan, Shihan Robert Obertries and Renshi John Haight taught a seminar in Switzerland. During the seminar week they had a chance to go sight seeing. This photo was taken by Hanshi Buchan at the top of the Swiss Apls.The little boy in the photo was intreged by the beautful black birds with the yellow beaks. The birds did not seem to have any fear of humans.

Hanshi Buchan,Shihan Obertreis & Renshi Haight

The Science of Body Energy

2008-10-25T16:53:00.025-04:00

Anne Marie Edwards- Expert on 'Quantum Mechanics' - "Science of the body" will discuss the in dept concepts of measuring energy and the modern healing arts .

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Video Magazine - Women In Martial Arts

2008-10-11T12:31:00.010-04:00

Sensei Judith Chow talks about her thoughts on women in the arts and her growth as a martial artist.

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http://koshoryuinternationalvideomagazine.blogspot.com/

INTRODUCING VIDEO MAGAZINE !

2008-09-30T00:48:00.021-04:00

New !

Kosho Ryu international introduces "Video Magazine"

Brining the world of martial arts together.Video casts interviewing Instructors and martial arts practitioners from around the world. Indepth interviews in the world of martial arts - insights into the lives of those that practice the arts and the countries they live in.

Todays Interveiw: Life & Martial Arts in Africa

CLICK LINK http://koshoryuinternationalvideomagazine.blogspot.com/

Kosho Cane

2008-09-25T10:38:00.030-04:00

The Perfect Weapon

The cane weapon is a very effective self defense weapon. It is very versatile with its ever lasting agility and a crook for grappling.Shown here in the photo- Shihan Robert Obertries demonstrates its use moving on the octagon.The interesting thing is that it is not really a weapon- normally it is used to help people with walking due to and injury or disability.However, if needed the cane can be effective for self defense. The cane has been a weapon of Kosho Ryu , Hapkido and Kung Fu practitioners for years.Today many more styles are utilizing its versatility.

Hanshi's Corner

2008-09-24T21:29:00.028-04:00

Zig Zag Pattern

In Kempo, the feet and hands are utilized in various techniques-' strings of movement' (waza) to understand how to flow and move .However,the techniques do not stop the body mass of the opponent.They are tools of learning how to target and flow. They are the understanding of actions and reactions.

In the study of Kosho ( advanced arts of kempo) we see the use of the zig zag pattern through the study of the octagon.These principles are used at the basic level of Kosho to cause escaping patterns through the center line creating the conditions for the cancellation of body mass to take place with the opponent.At higher levels of understanding,these concepts give birth to the study of war arts.

When studying the conceptual principles of Kosho and the Octagon, we have to observe the triangles that pertain to it. When the attacker and defender move they are connecting points together to make one universe of movement.

To escape or avoid body mass you match the retracting side of the body with the projecting side and the projecting side with the retracting side. This enables us to meet the opponent in the "Zig Zag" pattern when moving.When we move we do not strike , kick , throw or walk in a straight line.In order to move forward our hip and body rotation will always make a zig zag pattern with our movement.

Hanshi Buchan

2008 Lisbon Portugal

2008-09-17T21:08:00.007-04:00

It was a great honor to have the opportunity to visit Portugal and finally connect with my family heritage. Both Sensei Pedro and Sensei Mario were most generous hosts. Their dedication, perseverance and discipline are a true testament to their love for the arts. I would personally like to thank them for their hospitality great food and wonderful company. “Obrigado para tudo”

Sensei Rego

Kempo - A Growing Force in Portugal !

2008-09-17T17:11:00.012-04:00

Outstanding Achievers in Kempo

Sensei Pedro Porem with Hanshi Buchan

Sensei Pedro has worked very hard for years to contribute to the growth and success of Kempo. His students are very disciplined and respectful. Students that study at his dojo are of very high caliber. Today Kempo in Portugal has transformed into an effective self-defense and a family oriented art form. Taking Portugal by storm, Kempo is very quickly spreading across the land helping people grow in self discipline and the old ways. Sensei Porem is an excellent Kempo practitioner with a very humble attitude. His quest to learn and his discipline as a Kempo student shines.

Sensei Mario Antunes

Sensei Mario Antunes is a very positive man with a humble thought process and a great mind set for business. He owns and operates Portugal's top martial arts supply- Marcial Artsport.It is a martial arts supply business with the utmost quality products and service. His students are of high quality and humbleness. He has worked along with Sensei Pedro to make Portugal an excellent experience in martial arts for both individuals and family's alike .It is wonderful to see the martial arts as it used to be in the old days...full of disciple, respect and a high quality of education.

We congratulate them both on their outstanding achievements!

A Flash From The Past !

2008-09-17T00:32:00.012-04:00

We recently came across this rare photo of Hanshi Buchan ( Left ) when he was 8 years old. He was competing in a Judo tournament in Toronto Canada. At the time, he was learning at a local Judo dojo in Toronto. At an early age he had a great success in the tournament circuit. His childhood friend 'Tomo Hatori' practiced with Hanshi at his house every Saturday with Tomo's father. Tomos father was a 2nd dan black belt instructor from Japan that migrated to Canada.Tomos father enjoyed spending time with the boys and certainly made an impression on Hanshi and sparked his interest in furthing martial arts.

-Renshi John Haight.

Cameo Spotlight on Excellence

2008-09-15T02:00:00.018-04:00

Kysohi Neil Hourston

I have had the honor of knowing Kyoshi Neil Hourston- founder of the Scottish Kempo Academy for a few years. I use the word honor as it pertains to just that “an honor”. Mr Hourston is not only a fine martial artist but a gentleman. Anyone that knows him gets to know his integrity and loyalty. It reflects not only in his students but in his community where he lives in Inverness Scotland. Whenever I am in one of his dojos I get a sense of his pride in the martial arts. His success in the martial arts is a direct reflection of him leading by example.
I have taught seminars with him in Italy, Portugal and Scotland and enjoyed his friendship .His contribution to the martial arts in Scotland has been phenomenal. Over the years his dojo locations have grown into a strong presence in the Highlands.
If you live in the Highland area of Scotland and you are thinking of joining a martial arts school, do yourself a justice and stop in to visit one of his dojo’s. You will not be disappointed.

Website: http://www.kempo.co.uk/

Hanshi Richard Buchan

Ki Power

2008-09-14T22:40:00.059-04:00

By Hanshi Richard Buchan

The Japanese word for posture is shisei. The interesting fact is that the word can be used to describe attitude.When we talk about Ki in the body we can describe a feeling of completeness in the balance (attitude). Visualizing balance not only through the prism of weight distribution ,but a wholeness in ones thought. Ki is the whole thought.

5 Principles of Ki in the study of Kosho Ryu:

1.Hara -Concentrate on the point two inches below the navel ( the hara). This is the area that you concentrate mentally and physically. Your thought process , weight, breathing and movement should all flow through this area concentrating on ' the one thing'.- They should be the one thing.

2.The One Point-The body weight should ki itself ( fall or hang) at the centre or what the Japanese call the 'one point'. The weight of your entire body directly beneath your hara down through the centre line connecting the balls of your feet.

3. Breathing -Breathing should be calm and in control.The one point and your breathing should be married together. Both should meet in sequence like two different heart cells that join and beat together.You should feel the breath of your body flow through your system with an absolute oneness.

4.Accept Motion-Accept what happens - do not force things.The mind works better when it is aware rather than pulling from memory.( just techniques alone) As the defender,time seems to slow and your mind has clarity.Your movement quickens through this thought process.I always say to students "place your body and limbs ..don't chase the opponent- place not chase"

5.The Octagon- Always refer to the escaping patterns of the octagon.This ensures that you do not take on body mass. This is critical to defend in a real situation as an opponent will strike right through you with full force.If the body mass is not controlled the opponent will continue right through you and your technique will not work. Imagine a bull fighter standing in front of a bull launching off his technique while the bulls power overwhelms him.The technique will be useless.

Of course this basic study is only just a start of Ki- however vastly overlooked by many practitioners when on the mat working with a partner.Next time when you are working with your partner slow down the movements and examine the things we dont see. The concepts and principles have been studied and applied by many famous great teachers & grandmasters from the past.These basic key principles can give light to opening many doors of study.