WHAT IS YOSEIKAN?

Yoseikan stems from a long line of Japanese Masters who excelled in many arts. It has evolved along the years, and now includes both traditional and modern forms. It is based on the use of CHI, from which starts every move and technique. Unlike other martial arts, Yoseikan is NOT a synthesis of various arts, but rather a development of various branches issued from - and sharing - the same concept: the use of CHI, an undulation, vibration or wave created in the body's epicenter.

Logo

The above Yoseikan logo represents the famous Fuji Yama, at the foot of which the original dojo is located, in Shizuoka city. The red color represents the sun and the blue the river that flows in Shizuoka. These two colors also mean Ying and Yang, the two energies that regulate every martial art and philosophy.

• The Circle also represents perfection (that is never attained since the point of the mountain breaks the circle); 

• The White of the mountain represents purity and solidarity; 

• The Blue Water represents flexibility and adaptability; 

• The Red/Orange color represents oxygen and happiness. 

Definition

Although it is hard to give a proper interpretation of the name, below is a rough translation, together with the Chinese Pinyin version

• YO=YANG=TO GROW
• SEI=ZHENG=RIGHT
• KAN=GUAN=THE DOJO
• BU=WU=WARRIOR
• DO=DAO=THE WAY

The general meaning could be: proper teaching of the right fighting techniques and correct behavior. It symbolizes the righteousness of Samurai, and tends to the respect of self and others.

YOSEIKAN BUDO can be practiced by everyone in good physical condition, regardless of age. It brings strength, agility, tenacity, self-control, self-confidence and discipline. It emphasizes clear teaching methods and includes full-contact work.

Many of the people who join Yoseikan Budo are already highly ranked in some other form of martial art (Karate, Judo, etc...), but want to experience a more comprehensive technique. Some fervent followers of Chinese Wushu also join to try a less academic, more realistic and combative form. However, Yoseikan Budo is accessible to beginners too, and teaching methods are adapted to one's own physical abilities and expectations.

YOSEIKAN BUDO = EFFICIENCY

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TECHNIQUES

YOSEIKAN BUDO is a comprehensive martial art that spreads over various disciplines:

TRADITIONAL & MARTIAL SECTION

• Budo (the original art, it includes all techniques)
• Jujitsu & Aikijutsu (grappling, locks and projections)
• Goshin Jutsu (self-defense: atemis, locks, projections)
• Iaido (Japanese sword)
• Kobudo & Kenjutsu (all weapons: sticks, spear, boken, tanto, tonfa, sai, naguinata)
• Bajutsu & Kyujutsu are horse-riding martial arts and archery that unfortunately we cannot practice in Taiwan.

MODERN & SPORTIVE PART

• Karate (forms)
• Kempo kick boxing (with protection gear)
• Kenjutsu (with foam-padded weapons)

Kempo                                                        Kenjutsu                                                  Kata

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YOSEIKAN BUDO also includes techniques developed for women and for fitness:

• Self-defense
• Boxing Gym (Yoseikan aerobic gym, sparring & stretching)

 

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