Tengu-ryu

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Tengu-ryū or Tengu-no-michi (literally: "Way of Tengu ") is a purely defensive style of the classical Japanese martial arts ( Budo ). This style was initiated in 1995 by the French martial arts expert Roland Habersetzer . It comprises three areas of competence: Tengu-Ryū Karatedo (without weapons), Tengu-Ryū Kobudo (traditional weapons), Tengu-Ryū Hojutsu (modern weapons). In 2006 this style was recognized in Japan by the Japanese karate masters Ogura Tsuneyoshi and Ōtsuka Tadahiko . That means, Hanshi Habersetzer is the first Soke of this style.

Tengu-ryū is a synthesis of the traditional Japanese martial arts, which are based on cultural and not on competitive criteria, with the aim of personal realization in the physical area (techniques) as in the mental area ( ethics ). This style of martial arts integrates both classical and modern developments with or without weapons. Tengu-ryu is an attempt to redefine martial arts in the 21st century.

Basics

The basis is formed by four corner points:

  1. A classic technique, enriched with modern concepts. Because violent behavior and the means of violence have changed.
  2. The philosophy that the act should match the stake. Because a martial artist must be willing to use his skills to defend himself and others as well as the core values ​​of the society of which he is a part.
  3. A means of responsible citizens behavior. Because a martial artist may only use his skills in the sense of counter violence, under constant control and with respect for life and the law.
  4. The choice of destination. Because the martial art remains primarily a weapon; every weapon must remain under control and its handling, even the controlled one, must never become a game. In other words, the concept of sporty self-assessment with its playful side effects is completely alien to the spirit of the "Tengu way".

Shin Budo

Tengu-no-michi means the adaptation of the classical Japanese martial arts ( Sogo Budō ) to the needs and possibilities of modern times ( Shin Budō ). The aim is warlike, but at the same time non-aggressive behavior. Tengu-no-michi is independent of styles and possible both unarmed ( Kara-ho Tengu-no-waza ) and with weapons ( Buki-ho Tengu-no-waza ), whereby the weapons are both the classic Kobudō weapons of Okinawa ( Tengu-ryū Kobudō ) as well as modern firearms ( Tengu-ryū Hojutsu ). Tengu-no-michi combines the traditional with the (ancient) Koshiki Karatedo with the classic with the Kumite-Kata. The classic thus also contains the modern system of integrated techniques of self-defense .

training

The lessons in Tengu-Ryū take place in three working directions, divided into the modern direction (see points A and B below) and the old direction (see point C):

A) The basis for a new behavior

The basic techniques

  • Tengu-no-kamae: The position is the basis for a closed system of self-defense at 2 distances ( chika-ma and ma ).
  • Tengu-shiho-no-kamae ( Ashi-tenkan ): twists with in different directions from the starting position
  • Happo-moko: peripheral vision
  • Unsoku-ho: change of location
    • forward-backward: sliding step ( Okuri-ashi ), alternating step ( Hokko or Ayumi-ashi )
    • sideways: cross step ( Yoko-aruki ), broad step ( Hiraki-ashi )

The mental components

In any case, the accompanying mental work (the spirit of technology) must be trained in the form of:

  • The motivation: A previous and clear choice, the will to face a situation that is not normal (accept that this also has to do with responsibility)
  • The color gradations: Means the stages of mental preparation
  • The sense of the aggressive defense: increase according to the acronym "EEEB" (assessment - decision - commitment - agility);
  • Tactical behavior: Mastery of the limits of security ( Ma-no-torikata ), expectation ( Sen ), attitude of "mental pursuit"

The kata (Tengu-no-kata)

A kata for practicing behavior in the three distances Tengu-chikama-no-kata , Tengu-ma-no-kata and Tengu-toma-no-kata :

  • Kara-ho Tengu-no-kata (unarmed)
  • Buki-ho Tengu-no-kata (with weapons, which can be both Okinawa's classic Kobudō weapons and modern firearms)

B) Types of training (drills and situations)

The self-defense techniques in tactical terms:

  1. The preparation by Kihon: Classic techniques, but based on Tengu-no-Kamae and largely in many directions (dismantling the "tunnel vision"). In the search for security, one has to ascertain in all directions (scanning). Routine is dangerous.
  2. The application with a partner (Ippon-Kumite). Concept of the point of impact (vital point) and the release of energy ( Hakkei , Kage-goe , Kime ). Exercises to restore the line to the goal (the partner does not offer a goal in contrast to the okuri-kumite). Practice the angle of attack
  3. Use with 2 partners (Futari-kumite) on a line, from the front / back, to the side or in a triangle ( Sankaku )
  4. Different applications ( San-nin-kumite , Happo-kumite ) on a line, forwards / backwards, sideways, in a triangle ( Sankaku ) or in a circle
  5. Special situations

C) The directions of research and development based on a concept of an ancient karatedo (traditional, classic)

A synthesis of the classical forms: the 10 Kumite-Katas of the Budo Research Center Tengu Institute

  • Comparison of "old" and modern katas
  • Development of classical techniques ( Waza ) and research into their applications (Bunkai) ( Genki-bunkai and Kaishaku-bunkai )
  • The mental components
  • The inner work

Kata

  • Karaho Tengu-no-kata
  • Tengu Goshin-no-kata
  • Kumite katas
  • Old forms (classical kata with Chinese origin, also called "koryu kata")

Publications

Web links

  • Center de Recherche de Budo - official website of the CRB (original language French; translations into English and German)
  • [1] What is that, a "Tengu"?
  • [2] Report on Tengu-no-michi (Tengu-Ryu) published in Budoworld 2004