HANSHI WINGROVE - 2009
28/02/2009 16:54 Filed in: Seminars
Katsu Jutsu on the menu.
A Sandokai contingent consisting of Robin Whale,
Anthony Woods, Ben Rule, and Aiden Tennenbaum
attended a course at Penzance on 28th February 2009
with Hanshi Terry Wingrove (8th Dan Karate, 9th Dan
Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Dan Judo, and 3rd Dan Akido). The
course was hosted by Kevin Cooke of Samurai Karate.
As with the previous seminar, attendees were divided into sections and benefited from a chance to examine a few techniques from Karate-Jutsu under Shihan Wingrove, and some Aikido moves from Sensei Alan Ruddock.
A fact perhaps unknown to many people is that Alan Ruddock is the only Aikido instructor resident in the British Isles who has actually trained at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo (Headquarters) while O-Sensei Ueshiba Morihei, the founder of Aikido, was still alive. Sensei Ruddock's Irish roots were evident in his many explanations of technique based on the mechanical movements of drinking Guiness! An unusual analogy, but an effective one.
Hanshi Wingrove showed how
to attack the carotid artery, and a very
effective strangle.
After a tea break (which was a great opportunity to network with some old friends) the whole class was shown Katsu Jutsu (The Art of Resuscitation). To demonstrate how to revive an unconscious person Hanshi needed someone unconscious ... and with a sudden and seemingly effortless movement one of the attendees was out cold on the floor!
Initially, one toe was used to revive the patient, though a variety of methods was demonstrated and practised. Not something one needs to know on a daily basis (hopefully!) but you never know when it may be useful. Of course, the demonstration was purely for historical, cultural and academic interest and not to intended to replace current medical practices.
After some more Aikido and more ways to disable an attacker via the carotid, the seminar ended with a reminder that part two of the seminar was being held in Newton Abbott the next day.
A fascinating and thought provoking five hours, which opened up a few doors to further directions in the martial arts.
As with the previous seminar, attendees were divided into sections and benefited from a chance to examine a few techniques from Karate-Jutsu under Shihan Wingrove, and some Aikido moves from Sensei Alan Ruddock.
A fact perhaps unknown to many people is that Alan Ruddock is the only Aikido instructor resident in the British Isles who has actually trained at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo (Headquarters) while O-Sensei Ueshiba Morihei, the founder of Aikido, was still alive. Sensei Ruddock's Irish roots were evident in his many explanations of technique based on the mechanical movements of drinking Guiness! An unusual analogy, but an effective one.
After a tea break (which was a great opportunity to network with some old friends) the whole class was shown Katsu Jutsu (The Art of Resuscitation). To demonstrate how to revive an unconscious person Hanshi needed someone unconscious ... and with a sudden and seemingly effortless movement one of the attendees was out cold on the floor!
Initially, one toe was used to revive the patient, though a variety of methods was demonstrated and practised. Not something one needs to know on a daily basis (hopefully!) but you never know when it may be useful. Of course, the demonstration was purely for historical, cultural and academic interest and not to intended to replace current medical practices.
After some more Aikido and more ways to disable an attacker via the carotid, the seminar ended with a reminder that part two of the seminar was being held in Newton Abbott the next day.
A fascinating and thought provoking five hours, which opened up a few doors to further directions in the martial arts.