Atemi JutsuAtemi Jutsu Curriculum Curriculum

Development Scheme

Subject:Subject: Atemi JutsuLevel:Level: Seniors

Number ofNumber of Sessions:Sessions: 140-150140-150

Duration in Hours:Duration in Hours: 1½x 2per 1½x 2per weekweek

Total:Total: 450 hours 450 hours

Programme Title:Programme Title: Atemi Jutsu (Senior)Atemi Jutsu (Senior)

Module RationaleModule RationaleWith in this scheme and the time available for instructing/training, emphasis will be placed on the development of technical mastery of the With in this scheme and the time available for instructing/training, emphasis will be placed on the development of technical mastery of the Techniques in Atemi Jutsu, incorporating mobility and flexibility training, fitness with aerobics, balance, co-ordination and speed and tactical work Techniques in Atemi Jutsu, incorporating mobility and flexibility training, fitness with aerobics, balance, co-ordination and speed and tactical work from 1v1 to 1v5. Developing decision making, communication & understanding skills and discipline. from 1v1 to 1v5. Developing decision making, communication & understanding skills and discipline.

TECHNICAL MASTERYTECHNICAL MASTERY

ObjectivesObjectives Range Items CoveredRange Items Covered Desired AimsDesired Aims Matted training area, G

i’s.M

atted training area, Gi’s.

Teaching & Learning Resources

Teaching & Learning Resources

Through demonstration and

Through demonstration and

Warm upsWarm ups

Warm up with and without a partner parts of Warm up with and without a partner parts of the body – both sides.the body – both sides.

Work on developing quick feet/flexibility and co-Work on developing quick feet/flexibility and co-ordination exercises.ordination exercises.

Aerobic, anaerobic and interval training. Main muscle groups used are the calves, quads, hamstrings, gluts, abs, shoulders and triceps.

Cardio fitness, muscle endurance and muscle strength.  

To improve: To improve:

DICIPLINE CONCENTRATION WEIGHT CONTROL INCREASED ENERGY & STAMINAIMPROVED JOINT & MUSCLE FLEXIBILITY COORDINATIONCONFIDENCE PHYSICAL CONDITIONING IMPROVED OVERAL SPORTS PERFORMANCE

BreakfallsBreakfalls Student to display forward right & left handed Student to display forward right & left handed break fall, side break fall, attacking break falls break fall, side break fall, attacking break falls foward. Break-out breakfalls.foward. Break-out breakfalls.Backward over right and left shoulder Backward over right and left shoulder breakfalls. breakfalls.

Also breakfalls (foward) over a 1m hight right Also breakfalls (foward) over a 1m hight right and left hand. Then 2m length breakfall (not and left hand. Then 2m length breakfall (not touching ground). Forward & side (stop) touching ground). Forward & side (stop) breakfall.breakfall.

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Evade or Distraction

Practitioner need to aim a correct distraction or evasion measure at a point on the opponent. Prior to a confrontation an student is required to first study the atemi-points and be able to select points to use before they start the technique. Called kyusho or pressure points.Training on the human body (atemi points) until they fully comprehend the knowledge of striking points and it becomes instinctual.

Distance and position

Once a student has an opening, distance and position of your opponent comes into play,

Creating time and space to receive redirect Creating time and space to receive redirect attack under increased pressure (1v1, 1v2, 1v3 attack under increased pressure (1v1, 1v2, 1v3 & 1v4).& 1v4).Receiving strikes and control under increased Receiving strikes and control under increased pressure from variety of assailants, time and pressure from variety of assailants, time and space.space.

Importance of distance in order to reach the Atemipoints with the depth required for execution of technique. Also with the correct distance will give better timing for the angle and depth of the impact. It is important to penetrate deep and – shallow with precision.

Angle of attack

Controlling and from different angles, height, Controlling and from different angles, height, and varying speeds.and varying speeds.

The understanding of differing Atemi points on the body together with the understanding of the various angles of impact, in order to manipulate opponent in a certain way in order to obtain the correct maximum effect. The footwork (movements) development for fluidity and circular movements to reach in all directions, inside and outside of all attack levels.

Increased hip and foot placement and movement to a high standard allowing the practitioner to react and respond to multiple attackers from 1v2 -1v5, in order to execute a technique.

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Technique SpeedFinishing Finishing

Students work to improve speed and increase impact on delivery of techniques.

The student develops and through understanding of impact of speed has on atemi points occurring at different speeds to different parts of the body.

For example:

A high speed impact could inflict a milder pain than at lower speed, but the high speed might kill the opponent, depending on force, area, size of opponent etc.

It must be noted that, one of the many reasons in an opponent’s “delayed death” in an Atemi encounter is often found in speed of the Atemiests technique.

Analysis

The Analysis requires an enormous amount of rapid thought process of a situation and or the opponent. In order to find the weak spots on the opponent or opponents.

The development and increased efficiency to map the openings or making the openings happen intentionally, as the situation develops.

Ability to make an appropriate technique. This is called Kyo-jitsu, meaning “weakness and strength”.

The student develops the skill of technique to focus on the following targets:

Acupuncture points Nerve endings Arteries running close to bone Organs Joints like elbow and knee, fingers,

wrist, Sensitive organs like the eyes, ears and throat

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ObjectivesObjectives Range Items CoveredRange Items Covered Desired AimsDesired Aims Teaching & Learning Resources

Teaching & Learning Resources

OtherOther Decision making Decision making

Where and when to switch the technique.Where and when to switch the technique.

Refine space and striking targets. Refine space and striking targets. Gaining understanding of timing, how and when to open and Gaining understanding of timing, how and when to open and strike targets at the correct angle.strike targets at the correct angle.

Understanding of When, where, who and how, angle, distance Understanding of When, where, who and how, angle, distance and communication.and communication.

Forcing and challenging, defence and attackForcing and challenging, defence and attack

Understanding of your role and responsibilities, consequences of Understanding of your role and responsibilities, consequences of your actions.your actions.

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TACTICAL AWARNESS

Codes of awareness to allow people a 360 degree environmental awareness. What I would like to add to this, with respect to the great man, is also awareness of attack ritual, physical reality and of bodily reactions to confrontation -after all awareness is a complex thing.

Code White is known as 'switched off', unaware of environment, inhabitants and their ritual of attack. Code White is the victim state that all attackers look for. They usually don't have to look far because most people are completely switched off most of the time.

Code Yellow is threat awareness. Known as 'switched on', this state of perception allows 360 degree peripheral awareness of environmental vulnerability. For example the awareness of secluded doorways, entries etc. and the psychological dangers of untested physical artillery (selfdefence techniques that have not been pressure tested) adrenal dump, attackers rituals etc. Initially, Code Yellow is similar to commentary driving, where you talk through anddescribe, as you drive, everything you can see around you. Similarly, as you walk, run a subconscious commentary of everything that is happening in your locale, ultimately, withpractice, managing the same without verbalising the commentary. Code Yellow is the state of mind which everyone adopts whilst crossing a busy road. It is not a state of paranoia, rather a state of heightened observance.

Code Orange represents rising threat, allowing evaluation if circumstances in your locale deteriorate. For instance, you may, as you walk, notice a couple of suspicious-looking menover the road from you. If they begin to cross in your direction with menacing intent, and you feel there is a possible threat, Code Orange will allow assessment and evaluation of the situation.

Code Red is the final stage. You have evaluated the situation in Code Orange. If there is a threat, prepare to fight or run. Never stand and fight if there is a possibility of flight. If nothreat presents itself, drop back to Orange and Yellow.Never lose your awareness and drop to White -many people have been beaten in real situations because they have lost their zanshin (awareness). Stay switched on.

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