(Contributor: Chris Butts - dapoet@juno.com) Shogerijutsu deals with the concept of the dynamic martial artist. Each student learns the basics, and from there they build on their own foundation. Shogerijutsu combines many facets of learning from the martial arts. Shogerijutsu takes the basic self-defense techniques of jujutsu, karate-do, gongfu, and kick boxing, then combines it with the philosophy of styles that represent the fundamental approach toward self-defense and combat such as kenpo, jeet kune do, aikijutsu, and gongfu. Shogerijutsu means "the essence in kicking technique", but the name itself does not define the techniques or philosophy of living that goes on within a system. The word "kicking" can be replaced with any of a multitude of strikes. The basics are taught at first. As the student progresses so does their knowledge of control, joint locks, throws, combat philosophy, ranges, kata, and body positioning. Each phase of learning focuses on a breakup of the latter, with emphasis on implementing kata technique into applicable use on the street. This style is ideal for people who want to learn martial art basics. The philosophy of this style blends well with any style whose purpose is self-defense with focus on individualism. For more information contact: Norman Shogerijutsu Academy 1818 Twisted Oak Dr. Norman, OK 73071

Shogerijutsu is an evolving martial art form. A better description would now be: Shogerijutsu deals with the concept of the complete dynamic martial artist. Each student learns the basics, and from there they build on their own foundation. Shogerijutsu combines many facets of learning from the martial arts both internal and external. A true martial artist combines both the fighting and healing arts into their regime. Shogerijutsu takes the basic self-defense techniques of jujutsu, karate-do, kungfu, taijiquan, baguazhang, muay tai, boxing, and qigong, then combines it with the philosophy of styles that represent a fundamental approach toward self-defense and combat fighting principles shared by all styles. Ju-Jitsu, or The Gentle Art or Art of Subtleness (for this is the meaning of Ju-Jitsu) would not aim to neutralize power with power but rationally absorb an attack and convert that energy to the opponent’s own detriment. Light, quick parries, centerline theory, and force-re-direction are key attributes. These basic principle became the heart of jujitsu, and in some respect, it holds many similarities to that of traditional Chinese art of Taijiquan, which also used the principles of an, lu, chu, and peng in an effort to guide qi (energy), during a given situation. Shogerijutsu takes from these two systems in an effort to place under one umbrella of training, the two most formidable fighting arts in the world. Shogerijutsu is compound word, of Sho, meaning essence, geri (also spelled keri), implying any leg strike, and traditional jujitsu. Naibu, meaning internal, and Karate meaning empty hand, and Do, meaning way, all lead to the general understanding of Shogerijutsu Naibu Karate-Do. Proper body mechanics, both external and internal, along with using blocks as strikes, pressure point striking, evasive maneuvering, knees, palm strikes, elbows, along with parrying (deflecting) techniques, add to the uniqueness found in Shogerijutsu, and in no other Karate Do system. Like any training method of combat or healing, the basics are taught at first. These basics focus on combative principles of moving in (never backwards), evasive striking (instead of {1-2} block then strike), various striking and throwing technqiues, the study of chi (qi), etc. The advanced principes include chi kung (qigong), push hands (tuishou), Yang Chengfu Taijiquan concepts, japanese strikes, jujutsu techniques. As the student progresses so does their knowledge of qi intent, qi flow, qi transferance, taijiquan, hua quan (chinese "cotton" boxing), control, joint locks, throws, combat philosophy, ranges, kata, kungfu, body positioning, balance (yin yang), and so on. The closest style would be that of Hsing-I, in regards to principles taught, not just techniques. Each phase of learning focuses on a breakup of the latter, with emphasis on implementing combative and healing techniques into applicable use on the street and in life. This style is ideal for people who want to learn martial art basics, and then develop further from there. The philosophy of this style blends well with any style whose purpose is self-defense with focus on individualism. Karate, being primarily external in application, through the implementation of Shogerijutsu Naibu Karate-Do training allows for a better, more internal approach to traditional hard-style training. For more information contact: Shogerijutsu Naibu-Do Christopher Butts {Shiso Sensei} 827 W Missouri Chickasha, OK 73018