JUNSEI RYU SHREWSBURY: JULY 2010 JUJUTSU & KENJUTSU GRADINGS:
3rd July 2010
Saturday
the 3rdof July saw a dedicated number of students from the Junsei Ryu Shrewsbury martial arts club pass their Bi-annual
Grading Examinations with excellent results. The students all of which train at Shrewsbury under the guidance of Taran McCarnun
Renshi have trained hard for many months in order to get this far; including five students who travel up to 20 miles three
times a week in order to train in the traditional Japanese martial arts of Jujutsu (Grappling and Throwing) and Kenjutsu (Swordsmanship)
in a traditional manner.
Dr Ash McKee Shihan the founder and patron of the Junsei Ryu martial arts group oversaw the
grading itself and had the following to say, “Junsei Ryu is not just another martial arts club, it is a family and a
way of life. What stands us apart from the majority of other so called martial artist is that all of our techniques and methodology
are taught in a traditional manner with absolutely zero sporting application. These student who graded today are living proof
that traditional martial arts are alive and well in Shrewsbury, they should all be very proud of their hard work and dedication.”
Shrewsbury
Instructor Taran McCarnun had the following to say “All of my students have worked so very hard towards this day, it
makes me really proud to know that I am passing on a life-skill that has been a major part of my life for over 28 years. All
of the students can hold their heads up high knowing that they are set to carry on a martial tradition dating back over 1000
years.”
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JUNSEI SHREWSBURY JUJUTSU AND KENJUTSU GRADINGS:
Date: Saturday 3rd July 2010
Start:
Junior Jujutsu 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Kenjutsu 11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Jujutsu 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Wilfred Owen School, Monkmoor Campus, Woodcote Way,
Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5SL
Price:
£20 Per Student (Including Mat Fee and Certificate & Belt for those who pass)
Examiners: Dr Ash McKee Shihan, Taran McCarnun Renshi (Others to be announced)
Please arrive early and in a quiet orderly manner, ensuring
that your Kekogi/Hakama are clean and pressed. Remember to bring your Budo License. Parents of Junior Students will NOT be
permitted to enter the Dojo whilst the examination is taking place; but will be invited into the Dojo at the end of the test
period for the handing out of certificates.
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BUDO PASS UPDATED DESIGN:
1st June 2010
It has been a long time coming but the new designs of Budo Pass for the Junsei Ryu Bujutsu Renmei have finally arrived.
These Passport Style license books have individual pages for Rules of the Dojo, Membership details,Courses, Junior Jujutsu
Grades, Senior Jujutsu Grades, Battojutsu Grades, Kobujutsu Grades, Title Awards and much much more.
All new students
will automatically receive one of these new design Budo Pass, However any Junsei students that wish to upgrade to the newer
version can do so at the cost of £5 (which is the standard cost for replacement of a lost or damaged Budo Pass).
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LADIES ONLY SELF PROTECTION COURSE (AUDLEM, CHESHIRE):
30th May 2010
Start:
Starts Thursday 10th June 2010 At 7:30pm (Runs For 7 Weeks)
Location:
The Old Scout Hall, Cheshire Street, Audlem, Cheshire
Price:
£35 for the 7 Week Course
Instructors:
Peter Massey Sensei &Dave Bowen Renshi
This 7 week
intensive self-protection course is designed to give women of all ages and abilities a literal fighting chance in the violence
of the world today. Tailor designed to allow women to rapidly develop their self awareness, confidence, coordination
and general fitness; this self protection course is a must for all women out their.
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JUNSEI RYU AUDLEM GRADING :
16th May 2010
This
last week saw four dedicated students of Junsei Ryu in Audlem, Chesire achieved a pass rate at the Audlem Jujutsu Grading.
The Children were each tested on their knowledge, application and understanding of the art of Jujutsu and we are please to
say that Joseph Wright, Matthew Mansell,, Matthew Poultney and Tom Platt each passed their gradings with flying colours.
Congratulations to you all, and keep up the good work!
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YOUNGEST JUNSEI RYU MEMBER :
15th May 2010
Everyone
at Junsei Ryu would like to pass on their best wishes to Taran McCarnun Renshi and his wife Jessica following the birth of
their little girl yesterday (Friday 14th May 2010). They have named their new addition Willow Yvaine Brodie McCarnun
and although understandably very tired, mother and baby are home and doing well.
Welcome to the world baby Willow,
and we expect to see you training hard with the rest of us in the near future.
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NEW JUNSEI RYU BUJUTSU RENMEI MEMBER GROUP:
13th May 2010
We of the Junsei Ryu Bujutsu Renmei are pleased to announce the successful application for affiliate membership of Rokotsu
Ryu Ju-Jitsu. The Rokotsu Ryu system is headed by our old friend and affiliated instructor Dave Baker Shihan. Dave is perhaps
best known for his heading of the Aikoushin Kobujutsu Renmei but he is as as equally skilled in the arts of Jujutsu; teaching
at a number of national and international conventions for prestigious groups such as the Sekai Ishin Ryu Jujitsu Renmei. Dave
took over as senior instructor for what is now known as Rokotsu Ryu Ju-Jitsu in the year 2000, after many years of training.
Welcome once more Dave Baker Shihan, and all the best for you and Rokotsu Ryu Ju-Jitsu.
Arigato
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NEW SHREWSBURY JUJUTSU CLUB:
11th May 2010
After
much deliberation and requests from Junsei Ryu Students in Shrewsbury; It has been decided that an adults only Jujutsu class
will run every Saturday morning alongside the already established Kobujutsu class at the Wilfred owen School Monkmoor. Class
times will be 10:00am - 12:00noon. All adult Jujutsu students are welcome to attend.
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NEW JUNSEIRYU.ORG WEBSITE UNVEILED:
25th April 2010
Well as you will have undoubtedly noticed, the old Junseiryu.org website has undergone quite a few significant changes.
The new streemlined website is designed for easier navigationand to ensure a more enjoyable experience for the user. Whilst
much of the old content is currently unavailable, you can rest assured that it will be gradually re-integrated into the new
website over the coming weeks.
Don't forget to contact us to let us know what you think and what you would
like to see on www.JunseiRyu.org
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BUSY
BUSY BUSY:
29th March 2010
Firstly
we must apologise for the recent lack of updates on the Junsei Website, things at Honbu have gone from busy to utterly hectic...
which can only be a good thing. Last months sponsored Hike raised an amazing £282.55 which at such short notice was utterly
unexpected. A new sponsored event is now in the pipeline, with all funds going towards new equipment that will be distributed
between the various Junsei clubs. A little over a week ago Severnside Housing Association (based in Shrewsbury) once again asked Junsei
Ryu Shrewsbury to provide them with a all day martial art workshops as well as a formal demonstration for their Multi-Culture
day. The day was a great success and Les Freeman Sensei, Taran McCarnun Renshi and Junsei Student Gareth Burgess entertained
the crowds with displays of Kenjutsu, Sojutsu, Batto, Iaijutsu, Kusarifundo and Jujutsu for over five hours. The demonstration
in the main hall was a great success and was truly a testament to Les freeman Sensei who with just one hour of practice managed
to get 10 students from the Harlescott Grange School performing Sword Kata (With Bokken of course) almost flawlessly. Well
Done All! Finally the 28th of March was the Spring Keiko Gunjin (Battle Camp) with all of the profits from this event going to
the Help-For-Heroes military charity. Instructors on the day were Dr Ash McKee Shihan (Jujutsu) Taran McCarnun Renshi (Kama-Jutsu)
Chris Collins Sensei (Judo / Jujutsu) and Les Freeman Sensei (Qi-Gung / Muso Shinden Ryu). Over four and a half hours the
attending students practiced the above arts with real gusto and did each of their sensei proud. Some pictures of the event
can be found in the GALLERY 2 with many more to be uploaded over the coming days. If you have any pictures of the event that
you would like to add to our gallery pages, then please contact Taran McCarnun Renshi directly and a credit will be given
to you on the website. Domo Arigato All the Sensei at Junsei Ryu
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SPONSORED HIKE
IN SAMURAI ARMOUR:
19th FEBRUARY 2010
We would just like to say a huge thank you to all those Junsei students and supporters who have
raised sponsorship money and walked the 2.1 miles up, over and around the frozen "Haughmond Hill" just outside of
Shrewsbury in what was not the best of weather. Between the Snow, Ice, Rain and thigh deep mud a hard walk was had by all,
but hopefully was enjoyed as much by the students as it was by Taran Renshi (who had agreed to hike the distance in a full
Yoroi (Suit of Samurai Armour). Although the steel on the armour was as cold to the touch as the frozen ground, Taran Renshi
insists that the sponsorship event was well worth it. Further details of amounts raided will be posted as soon as all sponsorships
have been collected. Pictures of the walk taken by Junsei student Richard Madeley have now been added to the gallery pages.
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