What type of training do samurais go through?
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really long/extensive and hxc stuff\nthey have to eat grits r sumthing like everyday and stuff like that
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That really depends on which martial arts. Fencing, kenjutsu, chinese weapon martial art, kendo, etc. they are all different from each other. It's really difficult to name them all. Furthermore, each martial art created afew defensive stance as well.
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Kendo --- you get to hit people with bamboo swords! Its also challenging and engaging.
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If you're looking for a self-defense class....these are the things I would look for...and also, warning signs to watch out for.\n\n1- How simplistic are the techniques that are being taught? \n   Rule of thumb: generally when techniques are overly complex, they're overly prone to failure against a non-compliant attacker...heh..{cough} Tae Kwon Do for example...avoid it at all costs.\n\n2- Does the system teach techniques that are universally applicable? i.e. - do they work against strikes, chokes, grabs, weapons and so forth....if they do not, they're too unilaterally minded to be useful.\n\n3- Does the class have a bunch of students wearing white uniforms screaming for no good reason? Do they perform very static, mechanical movements ala 'rock 'em sock 'em robots?'\nIf so....walk away, just walk away.\n\n4- Do they charge outlandish prices for classes, promotions, and 5 million different colored belts?\nIf so....walk away, just walk away.\n\n5- Do they spar w/ big targeted pads on their chest, poofy helmet things, and shin pads?\nIf so....just leave politely.\n\n6- Do they have a few classes you can try out for no cost and/or obligation? \nIf so, use them.\n\n7- Lastly, to they teach evasion and counter/release techniques over standing there and trying to block?\nIf so, that's a good thing...definitely a good thing. Blocking fails more often than not...it's better to just not be there.\n\nArts I would reccomend if you can find them :\n\nJapanese arts : \nBujinkan Budo Taijutsu (under a qualified Hachidan instructor or higher.) \nAlso, certain kinds of Aikido...depends on the mindset of the class, some are great...some do the whole Zen-hippie thing too much.\nKoryu Jujutsu is great as well, Hontai Yoshin Ryu and Yagyu Shinkage Ryu are great schools if the instructor can get past "kata mindset" and work on real combat.\nOut of all of them, I'd reccomend the Bujinkan first.\n\nChinese arts : \nChen Tai Chi - looks slow, but teaches principles of balance rarely seen elsewhere...and it's great for iso-kinetic exercise.\nChoy Li Fut (choy lay fut) - great southern striking art...lots of curriculum, but geared toward street fighting.\nHung Ga - southern art that combines strikes, throws, and locks/joint breaking w/ ease. GREAT workout too.\nXingyi-quan : tedious to study, devestating when mastered.\n\nKorean arts : I reccomend none.\n\nMuay Thai : for scrapping, 'nuff said.\n\nAnd also any kind of basic police training for unarmed or handheld weapons training - they teach great release and counter techniques very similar to Bujinkan material (same kind of mindset.)\n\nAlso, the Israeli art of Krav Maga....brutal and nasty.\n\nYou can always e-mail me directly if you want a more detailed answer.\n\npeace, and happy hunting!
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If by "roving samurai" you mean masterless samurai, then the term is ronin, or a samurai that is unemployed.
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karate\n\nn : a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent
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The Samurai, per say, were gone by the late 1800's. Many historians tend to believe that the last 'historical' Samurai disbanded in 1877, after the Satsuma Rebellion. Although many solders considered themselves samurai, as do a few individuals today who descend from Samurai families, the Samurai as an official class ceased to exist.  Thus, the "martial arts" of post Meiji Restoration (1866 to 1869) would be what has become known as Gendai Budo, or modern martial arts. These arts would include Kendo, Iaido, Jukendo (bayonet fighting) and others.  It would be safe to assume that many of the ex-samurai still practiced the traditional arts (Koryu) such as Aikijujutsu; Sōjutsu (Spear Fighting); kenjutsu (Sword fighting); Iaijutsu (drawing the sword); jojutsu (Short Staff fighting); Taijutsu (Body fighting) and others. However, despite the practicing, Samurai were bnot seen walking the streets of Japan during the end of the 1800's as they had been previously.
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It would help.. Kendo would teach you the proper stance and how to hold a blade in preperation for an upcoming battle.  But i always had total respect for a katana.  For a Samurai , to expose the blade of a katana meant that you  would use it to kill.  It was not an empty threat.\n\nThe moment you do not respect a katana, the katana will not respect you and you will get hurt. Katanas can be easily broken if mishandled or someting struck it at strong direct angle. Kendo will help in delivering a swing designed for one strike one kill.
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There is a park called People's Square where local wu shu masters practice.  Try there and hook up with one of them and see if they are will to train you.
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If you want to go for something unique go with a tessen. They are small iron fans used by samurai's and are very effective to disarm and knock people out. Below is a site that has some info on them.
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bokken because i take to shin do, a modernized version of ninjutsu and we learn sword stuff, but this is good for me because im a beginner
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Akido Hapkido JuJitsu Sambo WuJitsu Judo NinJitsu also has some there is also allot of exotics that i cant think of but if you look up Submission wrestling you will find heaps good luck and keep training.
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They are few and far between. If you want to learn Shorinji Kempo, you are much better going along to a dojo and training. One of the basic principles is Kumite Shutai - working together is fundamental. You can't learn properly just from a book.\n\nIf you are already in training, your Branch master should be able to source you a copy of the Tokuhon, which contains all the philosophy and some technical material up to the nidan syllabus, as well as the kamokyuho for your level. They may even be able to get hold of the "Baseball series" books if you are lucky. If are just looking for some outside material, try "What is Shorinji Kempo?" or the unabridged version, "Shorinji Kempo: Philosophy and Techniques" by Doshin So. They're tricky to get hold of, but well worth the effort. A bit of time on Amazon, Google or Ebay will soon find you what you are after.\n\nThe full text of the Kyohan (Doshin So's full text of all of SK's techniques and philosophy) is available only from SK Hombu, only to Branch masters and is only in Japanese.\n\nEDIT: Try\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Shorinji-Kempo-Doshin-So/dp/0870401777/sr=11-1/qid=1164974891/ref=sr_11_1/026-9258151-3829258\nhttp://www.amazon.com/What-Shorinji-Kempo-Doshin-So/dp/0870401777/sr=11-1/qid=1164975006/ref=sr_11_1/026-9258151-3829258
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kubodu martial arts. a kind of karate in japan.
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If you live in Seattle you are in luck, there is supposed to be an underground school somewhere over there. I think you're fascinated about it and want to learn more because you just say ninjutsu so widely. There are 19 main branches and 100's of sub categories. Go to wikipedia and learn more about them. When you find the one you want research it on Yahoo. If you have questions on the meditation aspect or some basic techniques email me.
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The first line of self-defense, even before being physically trained, is self-awareness. Include being aware of one's own limitations as well as being aware of one's surroundings\n\nShorinryu, Shotokan karate or Jujitsu (total mind sprit & body)\nJudo or Aikido (strong self defense aspects) \nKrav Maga (street ready self defense)\nTae Kwon Do (cardiovascular, stretching & competition)     \n\nOne should also feel comfortable with the Dojo/school and the people who study there.
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There are some schools that do train in mixed martial arts.  Pat Miletech(sp?) system is a training system that combines boxing, wrestling, BJJ, kickboxing and other styles.  You can try Matt Serra's school.  For a list of school, look on http://onthemat.com/home.php under schools.