Ushidashi (Special Apprentice)

The Ushidashi option is available, with two spots only, as of December 2017.

What Is An Ushidashi?

An Ushidashi is a very special live-in apprentice.  The live-in part is optional, by today's standards, but the training is not.  The training is almost daily and is very accelerated.  It is meant to set someone off on the right foot to run and teach at their own school.  


In Approximately 6 Years You Will Receive:

• Shodan (1st Degree black belt) in Shorin Ryu (Okinawan karate)
• Shodan (1st Degree black belt) in Kobudo (weapons)
• Shodan (1st Degree black belt) in Aiki Budo (Ju Jutsu/Aikido)
• Proficiency in:

           Tanto Jutsu (knife fighting)
           Hakkoryu Ju Jutsu wasa Shodan-Sandan
Research:

• Goju Karate (option for Yudansha black belt)
• Tomiki Ryu Aikido
• 5 Elements Theory
• Shiatsu Massage (learn one hour body work)
• Dojo teaching technique

Dojo Business:

You will receive help in finding a place to teach or in setting up a private quarters to teach.

Student Resources

School Rules & Regulations

Dojo Etiquette

How To Tie An Obi (Karate Belt)

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