Yume Dojo

Glendale, Arizona

Yume Dojo

Shizenryu Jutsu

Jujutsu Arts

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• Torite Jutsu

• Hawaiian Jujutsu

• Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu

• Sambo

Kempo Arts

• Hawaiian Kempo

• Okinawan Karate(Shitoryu Karate)

• Shorinji Kempo

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Shizenryu Jutsu

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Kempo Technique Page.

This page will give an insight into the Techniques of the Kempo curriculum of Yume Dojo. All techniques in the Kempo and Jujutsu curriculum are eventually put together once the student has mastered the basics of both arts. You will easily see how a choke can be inserted into a Kempo technique, and also how the striking of Kempo into a Jujutsu technique. Also Groundwork, (Ne Waza) is also taught at Yume Dojo and Kempo is often used on the ground for striking.

Shorinji Kempo Technique #11

Wrist Grab

This technique starts with the attacker grabbing both wrists. To release the grip, both wrists circle inwards and down to make the attacker lose his grip on the wrists. The photo on the right shows how to continue the circle and have the attacker lose hold of the wrists. Be sure and open the attacker up to prepare the attacker for striking. The inward/downward movement is a good release for any grab.

After the grab is released, a right chop (shuto/knife edge) strike to the neck is done. Depending on how the attacker reacts, the opposite side of the neck may be the opportune location.

Step 3 is a left palm to the face. Its hard to see but the fingers are put into the eyes and the palm strikes. This is similar to how the big game cats (tiger, lions, panthers) attack their prey.

After the palm to the face a punch to the Psolar Plexus is done. This punch is to back the attacker up to re-position the attacker for the next step; front snap kick

Finally, the technique is finished with a front kick. This kick can be 'chambered' or 'unchambered'. The target is the groin, which is exposed when the attacker steps back from the punch. However, the shins and knees are also great targets for the kicks as well.

Summary: Wrist Grab

•  Release the grab
•  Throw hands away and open attacker up
•  Right Chop to neck
•  Left Palm (finger poke) to face
•  Right Punch to Psolar Plexus
•  Front Snap Kick (groin/knee/shin)

Shorinji Kempo Technique #12

Chest Grab

This technique starts by the attacker grabbing the chest or pushing at the chest. The grab/push is trapped to the body with the right hand and the left hand does a 4 finger poke/jab to the eye. 4 fingers to one eye or the back of the hand 'flick' to the eyes can be done.

The next step is a palm to the face. Also, notice the grab is still trapped while the strike is done. The photo on the right shows the grab being releases as well. The release is done by striking the hand that is grabbing. The palm and release are done at the same time. Also a good target for the palm is the forehead to push the attackers head back and off balance the attacker.

The next step adds a backfist to the technique. After knocking off the grab, instantly strike to the face. This strike can be a shuto/knife edge (chop), or back of the hand strike. All done to the attackers face.

After the backfist, a vertical punch to the Psolar Plexus is done. This is to position, redistribute the attackers weight to set them up for a sweep. The strike will fold the attacker foward which sets them up for the next step.

Setting up the sweep from the previous step a s front sweep to the attackers leg is done. This sweep is a shin to shin sweep that takes out the attackers front leg, then sweeps the attacker on their face on the ground. The sweep of the foot is very technical. the sweep is not done straight back but rather to an angle.

The sweep will put the attacker on all fours as shown in the photo or flat on the ground. To finish the attacker, stomping the joints on the ground will limit the attacker to continue the attack. In this photo, the Achilles Tendon is stomped on crippling the attackers foot. Other targets could be the knee and wrist and hands. This is key because the attacker is on the ground and you aren't. This way an attacker can be crippled and you are ready for another attacker if there happens to be one.

Summary: Chest Grab

•  4 Finger Poke to eye
•  Knock off grab-Palm face
•  Left Backfist to face
•  Right Punch to Psolar Plexus
•  Front Sweep
•  Finish on the ground, with stomps to the joints

Shorinji Kempo Technique #13

Chest Grab in Motion

This technique starts with the attacker trying to grab, however does not get the grab. As the attacker comes close, the attackers arms are spread out, by putting the knife edge of the hand in the elbow crease of the attacker. this way the attacker can not get a good grip on the clothes or the body.

The next step is to stop the attacker in their tracks. This is accomplished by doing a 4 finger poke to the attackers eyes. Even if the poke misses they eyes, the attackers head will go back and keeps the attacker off balanced.

This arm bar is called a Vertical Arm Bar and is done by capturing the wrist and rotating the elbow to place the arm in a vertical position. The wrist is locked but also the elbow. This position is very versatile, and there are several options that can be done from here. For this option, pressure is placed down on the wrist keeping the elbow straight, and taking the attacker to the ground .

From the Vertical Arm Bar, the head can be pushed under the attackers arm and locked on your hip or thigh. This will lock the shoulder out and keep the attacker from moving around. The neck is also locked out inhibiting the attackers movement. From here, the arm is used as a lever and pulled away from the attackers body, which can separate the shoulder. this is known as a Half Surfboard.

Instead of locking the attacker's neck on your body and locking the shoulder out, the head can continue to go under their arm resulting in a throw. We call this a Hawaiian Throw, where the head goes under the arm and the attacker falls to the rear. Notice how the head is controlled and that there is a Gooseneck Lock on the wrist of the attacker

Now for the finish of this technique. Once the attacker's head is taken under their arm completely through, the attacker will fall to the rear on their back. The first photo above shows a stomp to the attackers ribs/chest. this is done with the heel of the foot and stomped hard to the body. this will cause the attackers body to sit up. To take advantage of this, as the attackers raises up, a kick with the ball of the foot is done to the face of the attacker. This is shown in the second photo above. Kicking is not necessarily the only option, once the attacker raises up a stomp can be done to the face/head and done with the heel as well. Be prepared though this will really damage the face and will probably be very bloody.

After the eye poke instead of taking the attackers wrist and shoulder in a vertical position, this technique takes the arm in a horizontal position. This is basically  just a Straight Arm Bar. Note the fingers in the shoulder joint of the attacker. This keeps the attacker from raising their shoulder and trying to reverse this hold. The technique can finish by dropping to one knee and placing the foot over the attackers back for a shoulder lock/arm bar on the ground.

Another option that does not require taking the attacker to the ground is done by creating a Gooseneck Lock with the attackers wrist. This is done by folding the attackers wrist so that their fingers are pointing toward your body. Both hands grab the wrist, the pinkies in the wrist crease as a fulcrum and then the wrist is lifted and upward pressure is put on the wrist. This is a very painful lock and can be used as a restraint if needed.

Summary: Grab in Motion

•  Negate the grab and not let the attacker grab
•  Finger Jab to the eye
•  Vertical Arm Bar
•  Shoulder lock-Half Surfboard
•  Hawaiian Throw
•  Straight Arm bar
•  Gooseneck Lock to wrist
•  Or finish the attacker with stomps to the body

Shorinji Kempo Technique #1

Right Punch

This technique starts with blocking the punch of the attacker with a Shuto Block, or Knife Edge block. The idea  behind this is to damage the arm of the attacker. The Shuto or "chop" is more of a strike, and is done as a strike to the wrist and to the bicep to disable the arm.

Step 2 is to follow the attackers arm to his neck and strike with a Shuto or "chop to the neck. This strike may knockout the attacker. However the strike may only stun the attacker and this will set the attacker up for the next strike.

The next strike is a left hook tot he body. Body shots are as George Foreman calls "money in the bank". The optimum location for this strike is the Liver. A Liver punch can drop an attacker and temporarily paralyze the legs. Many a boxer has had to face a 10 count from a Liver Punch.

For good measure a right hook is done to the body. The ideal spot for this is the spleen which is right behind the stomach. If thrown hard enough, the spleen can rupture, but if not, can make the attacker feel sick to his stomach, and take the fight out of the attacker. If the spleen is missed the strike will still bend the attacker over setting them up for the next strike.

The last strike is a right hook to the face. This strike "bounces" off the body to the face. This is also a knockout strike. The actual Shorinji technique stops after the right hook to the body. Shizenryu employs a boxing drill where the hooks are done to the body then follow to the face. Since the drill and the technique were similar we added this right hook to the face, though it is not in the original version.

With the rotation of the body doing the two hooks, it put the body in great position to add an upper cut to the chin or the body again. Notice the last three photos, and you can see the rotation of the body when the strikes are being done. This added rotation for an upper is just a natural movement to finish the technique.

The purpose of every Kempo technique in the curriculum is to serve as a vehicle to learn about the technique. It also offers a way to Add On to the technique as shown in the last step or Add Lib.  At each step of the technique, the technique can be stopped and worked at that movement. Lets take a look at two variations of this technique.

After the right hook to the face is done, the hand makes a semi-circle and a Hammerfist is done to the groin. Notice the checking hand in the photo on the left. The attacker will bend or lean forward and the checking hand becomes an eye poke, or can also be a palm to the face.

From the Hammerfist, the right hand continues in its circular movement and hooks the attackers shoulder and rotates the shoulder to make the attacker lean forward and lock the shoulder. In Japanese this lock is called Ude Garami or Shoulder Wrap. The left hand chops the back of the neck and holds the head for a knee to the face.

Once the knee is done a choke can be applied. In this choke, the shoulder lock is kept and the choke is applied with the shoulder lock. The best of both worlds! This is how Kempo techniques are used. Starting with the technique as a base and then adding on modifying the technique for any given situation

Summary: Right Punch

•  Double Shuto Block to punch
•  Chop (Shuto) to neck
•  Left Hook to body (Liver)
•  Right Hook to body (Spleen)
•  Right Hook to head
•  Add ons

Shorinji Kempo Technique #2

Right Punch

The attack for Technique #2 is the same as Technique #1 but is handled differently. In this technique, the punch is parried and a palm is done to the groin. If we add a Hawaiian Kempo flavor to this, the groin is palmed and then pulled or jerked away.

The second step is a palm to the face of the attacker. this palm is done with the same hand that parries the attack. Notice the position of the leg and how it is behind the attackers knee. The attackers leg can be buckled when the palm is done to the face.

Step three is a punch to the psolar plexus. The punch can be a "knuckle strike" or a regular punch. The vertical punch is the punch of choice.

To finish with this technique, a sweep is done to take the attacker down. Notice the rotation of the body in the photo on the left. This rotation will put the body in position to sweep the attacker.

Once the attacker is on the ground there are many ways to finish them. In this example a front kick is done to the attacker's face as they sit up trying to get up. This is only one of many ways to finish off the technique.

Summary: Right Punch

•  Parry Punch
•  Right Palm to the groin
•  Left Palm to face
•  Right Punch to face
•  Sweep

Shorinji Kempo Technique #3

Right Punch

For this technique we again employ a parry to move or redirect the punch. Also, as the parry is done a punch to the ribs is also done. Notice the use of the vertical punch in the photo on the left.

As in Technique #2, the punch is followed by a palm to the face. The target area is the orbital bone as this can swell easily and effect the vision of the attacker.

Step 3 hyper-extends the elbow. After the palm to the face, the hand comes down and strikes the attackers elbow with a forearm. The other hand slides to the wrist to create a base for the hyper-extension of the elbow.

After the hyper-extension of the elbow, a wrist lock or wrist throw is done. As you will see, this technique can either be a takedown or a standing lock. The wrist is twisted to the outside and down to take the attacker down. The photo on the right shows an isolation of the wrist lock or wrist throw. Notice the position of the thumbs which is how pressure is applied in the lock/takedown.

This is the takedown/throw that is done by twisting the wrist to make the attacker fall to the ground. The technique is finished with a punch. The arm can also be broken by placing it across the thigh and pressing down.

This shows the standing lock version of the technique. Once the wrist is twisted the other hand takes the lock and pushes away from the attackers shoulder. The head is pushed away locking out the shoulder. This is a variation that can be applied to the basic wrist throw.

Summary: Right Punch

•  Parry Punch
•  Right Punch to ribs/liver
•  Left Palm to face
•  Break arm
•  Wrist Throw
•  Takedown
•  Standing Lock

Shorinji Kempo Technique #4

Right Punch

This technique starts with a right punch as well. In the case the punch is redirected with a parry. For this technique, the punch needs to be re-directed a bit more than others to open up some targets.

From the parry, a "slip punch" or jab is done. Once the punch is moved, a jab is done with the same hand. In Karate this is known as a "slip punch". In Shizenryu, this is what we call a "sticking jab" that has a bit more power than a basic jab.

After the slip punch, a right strike to the ribs is done. Notice this is a vertical punch, not a reverse punch. An uppercut can be substituted for the vertical punch.

After the punch to the ribs, the Gi/clothing is grabbed by the punch hand. The next movement is a side kick (Yoko Keri) or in this case a side thrust kick. This is also a joint kick as the kick is to the knee. Caution must be used when practicing this not to damage the knee. For self-defense, the knee should be blown to pieces rendering the attacker unable to stand or move on this leg.

Once the side kick is done, the foot is placed on the back of the attackers leg to pin the leg to the ground. Also, the knife edge of the foot on the calf or in the knee joint and press down. this is very painful and limits the movement of the attacker. The attacker's head is pulled back to open the chest and throat of the attacker by using the hair.

The next step is very simple. A shuto or chop to the throat is done. This is how the technique is finished. The foot stays on top of the attackers leg keeping him in a fixed position, and unable to stop the strike to the throat.

Instead of striking the throat, another option is to choke the attacker. Remember the attacker is still immobilized by having the foot on the attackers leg. The head is pulled back and the throat exposed. A simple rear naked choke, Ushiro Hadaka Shime can be applied. Having the ability to raise up on the choke because the attacker is pinned down applies alot of pressure on the choke.

Summary: Right Punch

•  Parry Punch
•  Slip Punch to face with left
• Right Punch to ribs/liver
•  Side Kick to knee
• Grab Hair-Chop (Shuto) to neck
• Option: Choke

Shorinji Kempo Technique #5

Right Roundhouse Punch

Shuto or Knife Edge block to the roundhouse punch. It is really important to have a deep entering movement (Irimi) to stop the momentum of the attack

The second step is a punch to the ribs or the liver. This is shown as a vertical punch but an uppercut or hook can be inter-changed with the vertical punch.

The next step is a palm to the face. This palm is more of a crossing palm, meant to turn the attacker to the inside to help set up the next strike.

This palm is a straight palm to the chest to push the attacker away to set up the kick in the next step. The purpose of the palm is to put the attacker in kicking range.

The final step is a kick to the groin. The groin kick can either blast the attacker away, or bend the attacker over. the photo shows a groin kick which will bend the attacker over and set them up for a finish.

Summary: Right Roundhouse Punch

•  Shuto/Knife Edge Block
•  Punch to liver/psolar plexus
•  Left Palm to face
•  Right palm to chest
•  Kick to groin

This concludes the first five basic Shorinji Kempo techniques. Each is meant to teach certain Principle and Concepts. Principles like Alignments, Ranges, Target Areas, Distancing, Timing and proper Weapons for proper Targets and many more, are all used in learning these basic Shorinji Kempo techniques. Also note that these represent the techniques that were shown to the Sensei's of Yume Dojo. However, this is not to say these are the only ways to do these techniques, and there may be other variations of said techniques.

Circle of China

This technique is based on an attacker doing a front kick and the technique starts on the knees. A forearm block/strike goes to the inside of the knee. The kick can be caught as well and after the kick is blocked/strike a leg takedown can be done. However the technique just calls for a forearm block to the knee. The strike can also take away the mobility of the attacker.

Bouncing off the forearm block a hammerfist is done to the groin to bend the attacker over and set up the next step, a kick tot he face. American Kenpo excels at setting up strikes or following movements. Each move is like playing pool,  and setting up your shots. This was done exceptionally well by Grandmaster Ed Parker.

The final step in this short technique is a back kick to the attackers face. In Shizenryu we use a raising heel kick and is one of the more favorite kicks in the system. After the strike to the groin, the attacker will bend over right into the back kick.

The next technique is called Sickle. Please remember that this the version that was taught to us and we are in no way inferring that this is the original version or even the most used version.

Sickle

This technique is based off a right punch. The punch is blocked by stepping in with the left and blocking with the right hand.

After blocking the punch with the right, the punch is then checked with the left hand doing an upward block motion. The left hand makes a semi-circle motion and ridge hands the groin as shown in the photo on the right. This is all done with one movement, the check and the and strike to the groin. This movement is a bit difficult to perform and should be isolated and worked on as a basic.

The next step is a left palm to the face. This strike again sets up the following strike.

After the left palm to the face, the hand grabs the back of the head. A right elbow is then done to the opposite side of the head. We call this a "Sandwich Elbow", sandwiching the head between the elbow and hand. A variation can have the hair and ear grabbed of the attacker and then the elbow.

The elbow is followed by a backfist/back knuckle to the face. This strike is done right from where the hand is, and just rotates around the elbow

Note: There are alot of movements to this technique. Before passing judgment on its validity on its own, Shizenryu uses these techniques for its components , not for the whole technique. The idea behind these Kempo techniques is to use the components to play off of. So that the technique can be stopped at any point and one can find something at each movement. This is called Ad Lib.  The student doesn't follow through on the whole technique, rather at each one of its movements. The technique as a whole does indeed work, and work very well, but its not the focus or Kimo of doing these techniques.

After the backfist/back knuckle, the body rotates and sweeps the attacker to the ground. Notice the shuto/chop strike to the chest as the attacker is swept down.

Once the attacker is on the ground there are several ideas for finishing them. In this case we use what we call a "shoe job". This entails working the attacker over with our feet. In this case, a stomp is done to the chest of the attacker forcing them to sit up. This is shown in the photo on the left. Once the attacker sits up, he is then side kicked to the face. This is shown in the photo on the right. This is a good example of a "shoe job".

The next technique is called Restraining Hands. This technique is one of my favorites as it has one of my most favorite wrist locks. This version has more of my influence and may not reflect the original version taught in most schools.

Restraining Hands

This technique is based of a chest grab. To start the technique, "slap and trap is employed. This is done by palming or slapping the face and palming and trapping the elbow. The elbow is pushed to the inside to prepare the arm for the next movement.

Now comes my favorite part, the Wrist Lock. This lock is called Nikkyo or Nikajo, or what we call a Wing Lock. This is my favorite lock and is very painful. The pinkie is turned to face toward the ceiling, and the bone in the hand is pushed into the bone in the wrist. great pressure is applied here with both hands pushing with the thumbs and pulling with the pinkies.

Now that the lock is secured a kick is done. The original version kicks the groin and then side kicks the knee. Notice in the photo on the left, the front kick is to the attackers opposite knee, which breaks down the body structure and damages that knee.

Now the lock is really applied with alot of pressure, forcing the attacker to their knees. Notice how close the lock is to the body. This makes the lock being applied stronger as it is with the body, not just the hands.

Now the knee is driven into the attackers shoulder and the lock is still applied. This will force the attacker on their back, and the lock is still applied and becomes the pin.

Note: This technique broke Shihan Scotty's nose at one seminar. Charlie Lenz, Hanshi, from Switzerland was doing this technique and when he went to do the knee, he hit Shihan Scotty's nose instead of shoulder and broke his nose. Shihan Scotty couldn't decide what hurt worse, the broken nose or the wrist lock itself

The final step is the pin. The lock that was done in step 2 never lets go, and is applied with pressure all through the technique, even when the attacker is taken to the ground. Now for this pin, the foot steps on the attackers face and pushed it into the ground, making the attacker very uncomfortable. Then the lock is pulled up while pressing the head down with the foot. This puts great pressure on the wrist and pins the attacker on the ground.

This concludes the Kempo techniques. This should give an insight into the types of Kempo techniques in the system. These represent techniques from American Kenpo and Shorinji Kempo and only represents a very limited amount of these techniques. There is also a curriculum of just Hawaiian Kempo techniques as well. We hope that these techniques were of interest to the reader. Thanks for stopping bye.