About Us
Our Style
Seishin Mizu Ryu Tatakai Jutsu, SMRTJ, is a style developed by Dr Richard Catterick.
What is a Martial Art?
A martial art by definition is a system which teaches us about war, conflict and death; however in relation to the universal laws of natural balance (sometimes related to us as yin/yan or in/yo) it also gives teaching on peace, non conflict and life as all are intrinsically linked.
The Japanese term for martial art is Bu Jutsu. The term Bu Jutsu is made up of two characters one of which can be translated as to stop and the other as spear, therefore the term Bu Jutsu means to stop the spear e.g. to use knowledge to prevent war and hurt.
One such form of Bu Jutsu was Ju Jutsu (Jui Jitsu). This was an armed method of defending oneself against armed and unarmed aggressors developed and used by Japanese feudal warriors. The tradition in which we practice today is called Seishin Mizu Ryu Tatakai Jutsu and follows many of the principles of this earlier art.
Seishin Mizu Ryu Tatakai Jutsu
Water Mind School of Fighting Arts
Seishin Mizu Ryu Tatakai Jutsu is a holistic martial art whose core techniques can be traced back to the battlefields of feudal Japan.
The style is a form through which the significant underlying martial principles found in the ancient martial traditions of Tai Chi Chuan (Chinese origin) and Ju Jitsu (Japanese origin)are brought together, re-examined, re-evaluated and developed. These arts were found to be pivotal in the development of martial arts and are known collectively as the father and mother arts respectively.
The style has an extensive unarmed syllabus which has a proven track record as an effective self defence. Traditional weapons are also main arms of the style, with students developing proficiency in the staff and sword arts as they progress towards black belt. Ground fighting and pressure points are also taught.
Thus the style teaches uses of and defence from the whole range of punching, kicking, throwing, locking, holding and choking techniques both armed and unarmed with senior students also developing defences and appreciation of attacking strategies against multiple opponents. Finally not only knowledge of the physical techniques are acquired, knowledge of psychology and physiology play a major part in pre and post conflict and their nature must be dissected and understood.
Therefore individuals are developed who have all round martial ability.
Training
The underlying principle of the school is to have continuous flow thus the techniques amassed can be used in ways which use aggressors' strength against themselves and therefore gender, age and fitness are negated in favour of good technique.
Finally in training in Seishin Mizu Ryu the main benefit is the ability to defend yourself and your loved ones but as discussed earlier through training in these traditions we can gain certain fringe benefits. these include self confidence, good friends, a respect for others and most of all a respect for ourselves, for the arts are not about looking outside but looking within.
Questions & Answers
Yes. Jiu Jitsu uses your opponents balance against themselves and therefore is great for both men and women as a realistic and effective form of self defence.
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It's best to wear something that's comfortable and loose. Don't wear anything that you mind getting stretched; T-shirt and tracksuit bottoms are fine.
The instructor, will introduce himself to you and answer any questions you may have.
Everyone will then get on the mat and be guided through a warm-up, stretches, and games to improve awareness, reaction, stamina and fitness.
Everyone will then line up, in order of belt grade, to start the class.
The class itself consists of demonstration and practice of the techniques of our system.
The instructor will then end the class by taking everyone through a brief cool down and having us line up once again.
After changing, many of us meet up in the nearest pub for a wind down and a chat.
We try to keep prices down as much as possible in line with our policy of being an inclusive club. Costs are summarised as follows:
Membership (inc. insurance) is £25 (includes first belt test)
Gis are £25;
Gradings are £15 .
Training fees are dependent if you are waged/unwaged and how many times per week you wish to train. Try a FREE class and afterwards speak to the club instructor.
You only have to become a member after a week or so, when you know Jiu Jitsu's something you want to do. Your first class is free, so you should join in rather than just watch.
No, sessions are gradual and tailored to your individual abilities. Anyone can train - male/female, tall/short, big/small - Jiu Jitsu is not about strength but relies on technique.
Just come along to one of the training sessions! If you can please let us know your coming beforehand so we can have some literature for you to take away after your first session. If you have any questions, you can contact us here.
If you have any other questions, please contact us at:
leicesterjiujitsu@hotmail.co.uk
07711 673050
