About Us (What Is Junsei Ryu?)
What Is Junsei Ryu?
Junsei Ryu is the abbreviated name for the Junsei Ryu Bujutsu Renmei or
any of the associated organisations that come under its guidance.
The name Junsei Ryu loosely translates
from Japanese as “The Pure Methods" "Pure School" or "Pure Transmission Of Knowledge" and
signifies the amalgamation of numerous schools of traditional combat that each share a common ancestry and combative
ideal.
Although Junsei Ryu is in essence a system of Gendai Bujutsu (Japanese Warrior Arts Founded Post 1869)
it is the aim of every Junsei Ryu instructor to teach all within the Junsei family as closely to the manner of a Japanese
Koryu as modern society will allow.
The Junsei Ryu Bujutsu Renmei is divided into the following Junsei Ryu systems,
each of which oversees a particular facet of Junsei Ryu training:
淳精流武術連盟 Junsei Ryu Bujutsu
Renmei
淳精流保身術連盟
Junsei Ryu Hoshin Jutsu (Jujutsu, Aikijujutsu & Tai-Jutsu)
淳精流拳法術 Junsei Ryu Kempojutsu (Kempo,
Kenpo & Karate)
淳精流戦場古武術
Junsei Ryu Sen-Ha Kobujutsu (Japanese & Okinawan Kobujutsu & Kobudo)
淳精流桜抜刀術 Junsei Ryu Sakura Battojutsu
(Iaijutsu, Batto, Battojutsu, Kenjutsu)
反響拳法柔術
Hankyo Kempo Jujutsu (Kempo Jujutsu)
In addition to our own "Junsei
Ryu" systems, we also share affiliation with a number of other member groups, who each share our philosophy and training
ideals.
あいこうしん古武術
Aikoushin Kobujutsu Renmei (Japanese & Okinawan Kobujutsu & Kobudo)
隆館拳法
Shunryukan (Kenpo Karate)
露骨流柔術 Rokotsu Ryu Ju-Jitsu (Jujutsu)
赤龍柔術 Aka Ryu Ju-Jitsu (Jujutsu)
改善会
Kaizen Kai (Karate, Atemijutsu & Karatejutsu)
返し流拳法柔術
Kaeshi Ryu Kempo Ju-Jitsu (Kempo Jujutsu, Kobudo)

Junsei Ryu Hoshin Jutsu
is structured as closely as possible to the style of a traditional Japanese Ryu (martial arts school). Many of our teachings
are fusions of traditional application and the hidden combative techniques developed by both the late Brian Wrightson Kancho
and his Son and personal student of some 31 years Dr. Ash McKee Shihan. Brian Wrightson originally founded the of Hankyo Kempo
Ju Jitsu system between 1973 & 1975 a legacy which Dr Ash McKee continues until this day.
Junsei Ryu has always aimedto bring back the tradition of combative
methodology and honour to modern Jujutsu, which has been lost to the application of sport and showmanship. Originally founded
by Dr Ash McKee Shihan the Junsei Ryu is now under the guidance of Dr McKee's most senior student Taran McCarnun Renshi.
It should be stated however that Dr McKee remains the organisations Founder, Patron and most Senior Instructor. Taran McCarnun
was chosen for this position of responsibility after he demonstrated over two decades of trust, loyalty and personal development.
This has in turn has allowed Dr McKee the required time needed to concentrate on developing the technical aspects of the numerous
branches of the Junsei Ryu family, as always applying a non-political environment with traditional Japanese cultural and religious
teachings at its core.
We welcome anyone to our Dojo provided that they
are willing to adhere to our training methods and respect our Shinto-Buddhist customs whilst within the Dojo environment.
We do net expect anyone to fundamentally change their personal or cultural belief systems in order to train with us, just
that they respect our ways when training with us.
It is the ultimate
objective of Junsei to preserve, protect and promote the disappearing cultural, philosophical, traditional and combative methods
of Bujutsu; to which end the organisation strives to establish support, development, friendship, mutual cooperation, growth,
education, and promotion of traditional and combat Jujutsu throughout the UK and beyond. Junsei Ryu can also recognize and
register any number of Bujutsu styles and families, as well as establishing Jujutsu seminars and training camps.

As well as supporting the international Jujutsu community, Junsei
Ryu also recognizes, supports and registers international Bujutsu teachers and students by validating their skills, and knowledge
based on the International Recognition System of Membership and Rank Validation, Recognition and Promotion. Two such examples
of affiliated organisations, chosen for their individual skill, honour and passion for the traditional are the Shunryukan
(Kenpo) and Aikoushin Kobujutsu Renmei (Kobujutsu / Jujutsu) details for both of which can be found on the Links page of this
website. Junsei largely grades on a modern
system, embracing the fact that westerners need a goal to measure progress and skill development. Like many other martial
arts systems, Junsei students start as beginners (White Belt) and progress through increasingly more demanding techniques,
until they are in a position to try for Shodan, (Black Belt). This process takes an average of between 6 and 8 years (depending
on the Age and Ability of the student in question). Junsei Ryu is not a certificate mill, and will only award and recognise
grade based on ability, determination, spirit and time in grade.
Junsei’s
Mon (Emblem) embraces the wisdom of 'Happo No Kamae' (The Eight Directions Of Defence And Attack), which also represents
the eight circles of attainment and knowledge that are gained through the grading system. Starting with the outer most circle
and working inwards towards true self, the innermost circle, which Junsei, acknowledge as the true beginning, Black Belt Shodan.
"If your enemy thinks of the mountains
then attack like the sea; if he thinks of the sea then attack like the mountains"
Go Rin No Sho (The Book of Five Rings) Miyamoto Musashi 宮本 武蔵
(1584-1645)


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