Shintai School of Self Defense- Curriulum Andrew Cherouvis

When people ask me about Shintai, I always find it very difficult to describe. It's a system that's roots have not been openly shared. Rumor has it that some of the style is based on Goju, Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.  I think because of this it has been very difficult to have a standardized curriculum per say .  One opinion of  practicing black belt stated the following: .
Its a very hard style to put into a curriculum. Cause there is so much movement based on freedom and expression. I think for beginners you can follow a procedure but once people get more advanced its more of freedom of movement, following principles of timing, distance, accuracy, balance, structure, etc... Its a LOT more than throwing reverse punches. A set curriculum would work for beginner ranks which is fine, but at a certain point all that gets thrown out the window and its all about freedom of movement, mental patience, etc... Move - block - counter.... When I teach I enjoy teaching as advanced as possible. Teaching guys to understand why they are moving and reacting certain ways and how to use those reactions and feelings to form their styles and strategies... I don't know how you would put that into a set curriculum.

What is Judo-Shintai karate, Andrew Cherouvis

Shintai School of Self Defense is offering a Judo Seminar July 13, 2011. The seminar will be at Great Bay Tang So Do located off of Central Ave in Dover, NH in the Mill Building Next TO TD Bank. 

Below is a description of what is Judo-

 

Martial Arts: Judo

Judo is a martial art that makes use of throws, strangles and joint locks. There is no kicking or punching in Judo. Judo was originally developed from Jujutsu and was accepted as an Olympic sport in 1966.
The lethal techniques and strikes of Jujutsu have been removed from the syllabus, and Judo’s founder Kano designed a syllabus that was meant to aid in the physical fitness of the Japanese people as well as their character development. As such, Judo was always designed more to be a sport than a self-defence system.
The black belt system, that pertains until today in many martial arts (also see: Goju Ryu Karate Belt System) is said to have first developed in Judo. Whereas in the West, great value is placed on the coveted achievement of a black belt, Japanese instructors see the black belt as a stage of the student when the real study of the martial art begins. Judo Uniforms are typically made of heavy material to withstand the pulling and grabbing associated with this martial art.
Origin of Judo: Japan
Founder of Judo: Jigoro Kano - 1882