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Kyusho: An Introduction toPressure Points & Vital Points

This seminar is presented primarily for

people practicing Aikido Yuishinkai in Brisbanebut all styles & arts are welcome to attend.

What is Kyusho ?Kyusho is the Japanese name for the study of vital/pressure points. It is traditionally taughtonly to practicing martial artists as an adjunct to their primary style. That is, it is not usually taughtas a separate style, but can be incorporated into any martial art.

The use of pressure points and vital points for atemi most definitely has a place in practical Aikido.Many respected senior Aikido sensei around the world practice and sometimes teach Kyusho.Probably the best known Kyusho practitioner in the Aikido world is American Gary Boaz (Aikido 4thDan search on YouTube), but he is certainly not alone. Also, many Aikido Dojos take instructionin Kyusho from experts from other martial arts.

Sadly, qualified Kyusho instructors are rare in our part of the world. However we have beenfortunate to secure a date with American Kenpo and Kyusho 3 rd Dan instructor StephenBroadbentSensei (see bio overleaf). The focus of this seminar will be on straight Kyusho; therewill be no kicking, knockouts or anything dangerous. If you can handle being on the receiving endof a Nikyo or Yonkyo you can handle this practice. Stephen is a very effective martial artist andcapable instructor, with an impressive knowledge of vital points and their use in self-defense.

Striking in AikidoSome Aikido practitioners may not be comfortable with the idea of introducing aggressive atemi totheir art of peace. Dont worry!Kyusho is not all about striking. Different nerve points respondto different stimuli, including touch/pressing, rubbing and striking (often very lightly), and at theseminar you will practice all three with a partner. As with the Nikyo and Yonkyo with which we areall familiar, any discomfort from the techniques you will practice will be very short-lived. If youneed further justification

However, Ueshiba Morihei Sensei himself, who was my master at one point,expressed himself in the following manner. He said, In a real fight, Aikido is 70%atemi and 30% throwing. Based on my own experience, I can say that this is preciselythe case.

Gozo Shioda, founder of Yoshinkan AikidoIn his book Aikido Shugyo

The Nuts & BoltsDate Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Time 10:30am 12:30pm (light lunch afterwards).

Venue John Gams Onami Dojo at Capalaba.

Cost $15 ($10 for Students & Concession Card holders).

Eligibility All attendees must be over 16 years and be practicing or havepracticed a martial art.

Dress Any loose, comfortable casual wear is fine. GIs not necessary.

Directions to Dojowww.tinyurl.com/OnamiDojo

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Got questions ?

About the seminar Bill Hely Seminar@MartialArtsEvents.info

About Onami Dojo John Gam ohn.gam@aikidocapalaba.com

Sharma Wrightson sharma.wrightson@aikidocapalaba.com

Full details are also online athttp://www.TinyURL.com/KyushoSeminar

The Onami Dojo is small, so numbers must be limited. To avoid disappointment be sure to enter thisdate into your calendar, and keep an eye out for e-mail updates on the event. If you havent registered toreceive updates please send e-mail to Seminar@MartialArtsEvents.infowith KYUSHO SEMINAR inthe Subject line. Please include your real name, club and preferred email address.

Profile: Stephen BroadbentStephen Broadbent Sensei was born into a familyof professional boxers and was himself trained inthe pugilistic art from the ages of 7 to 20 years, atwhich time he broadened his horizons into othermartial arts, most prominently American Kenpo,Chinese Dim Mak and Kyusho Jitsu from Japan.

Steve Sensei is a full-time martial artist, and hisqualifications include

4th degree black belt in Dragon Kenpo Internationally certified 2nd degree black belt in American Kenpo under

master Graham Lelliott (USA).

Ten years training in pressure point fighting under Master Ken Twaddell,with whom he continues to train to this day.

Internationally certified 3rd Dan black belt in Kyusho Jitsu under GrandMaster George Dillman & Professor Steve Stewart.

Member of the International American Kenpo Association.

Member of the Ohana Kenpo Association under 7th degree black belt Master

Rich Hale.

The portrait of Steve above was painted by Ed Parker Jnr, the son of thefounder of American Kenpo.

This presentation will provide a rare opportunity for anintroduction to something quite different to our usual

Aikido training, yet very relevant.

We look forward to sharing the event with you.-oOOo-