Gekido Jin Clan Goshinjutsu   Gakko

The 3 levels of practice

1st Level    Basic

At this level the attacker’s movements are slow about 20%,  fast enough for the defender to internalize them and also to react within the parameters appropriate to the technique that is being practiced at the time. The attacker has no intention what so ever and the attack looks very unreal so much that indeed some observers would express that the attacker is pulling the punches. The defender knows before hand what attacks will be forthcoming. This is necessary to help the student understand the lesson. This is done with no protective equipment obviously because there is almost no danger or anyone being hurt.

2^nd Level    Intermediate

At this level the attacker’s movements are roughly 40 percent faster and the defender still knows before hand what attacks will be forthcoming. The attacker now has definite intentions of striking the target and it is up to the defender to execute proper body movements to evade the attacks within the technique’s parameters. This is or may be done with protective equipment obviously because there is a slight possibility of injury.

3^rd Level    Advanced

At this level the attacker’s movements are as fast as it is desired, and the exercise happens within the context of a sparring session that consists of an attacker and a defender who has three or more attacks to defend against although he does not know which one is coming and when it will happen. The mind starts to adjust to 3 possible attacks and later on more. The grade of difficulty is increased until the attacker can attack with any attack desired ant any time. This is done with protective equipment obviously because there is possibility of injury. At no time is safety relinquished for the sake of reality but the practice at This level is committed to keep the attack as real as possible and still have a valuable lesson. Contact is the goal but not injury.

This 3 levels can be practiced at any time by all students with the 2^nd and 3^rd level reserved for more experienced practitioners with at least 80 hours of training.

Black belt sessions are done  at  2^nd and 3^rd level only.