Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 

What is Aiki-Jujutsu?

Historically, Aiki-Jujutsu was the unarmed martial art of the Samurai elite. It is an advanced form of Jujutsu and is over 800 years old. Aiki-Jujutsu is the father of modern day Aikido.

 

What is Senso-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu?

"Senso-Ryu" (War Style) is the name of our style of Aiki-Jujutsu.  Senso-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu is an extremely effective and well rounded system of self defense that incorporates all types of combat - based on the arts of the Samurai taught in a traditional manner for today's world.

 

Arts taught at the Sensokan Dojo:

Jujutsu - Art of grappling.

Kenjutsu - Art of the sword.

Aiki-Jujutsu - Art of spirit and harmony. Higher level form of Jujutsu.

 

Broken down into categories:

 

 

 

Hard Technique - A series of techniques designed to inflict injury or death to an opponent utilizing various strikes, kicks, throws, etc.

 

 

Soft Technique - A series of techniques designed to inflict pain in order to immobilize an opponent or neutralize an opponents attack without permanent injury.

 

 

 

Projections - Projections or "throws" primarily used to redirect an opponents attack either onto the ground or into another attacker using the momentum of their attack.

 

 

 

Weapons Training - Training with classical weapons such as the Katana (sword) and the Bokken (wooden sword) for the development of balance and control as well as the forging of courage. We also train in defense against knife, gun, club, etc.

 

Control Techniques - The control techniques are the highest level of techniques of Senso-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu and are taught only to advanced students. They deal with the internal and external physics of controlling one's opponent in single or multiple attack situations. Meditation plays a key role in mastering the control techniques. 

 

Zen Meditation - Meditation is perhaps the most important aspect of our art. Without an internal training such as Zen meditation, martial arts are nothing more than aerobics. Zen allows us to remain relatively calm in stressful or dangerous situations, thus allowing the techniques and principles that we have learned through repetition to "come out" when needed. Without this internal training, the average person, when confronted with violence, will freeze in fear and none of their techniques will be there regardless of any previous martial art training. 

 

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Do you teach children?

We only accept adults 18 years or older into the Sensokan. We rarely have anyone training under the age of 21.

 

 

How much is the tuition?

Monthly tuition is $125 a month in cash. $250 is due at sign-up which covers your first 2 months of training. After the initial 2 months, you will then pay monthly. No contracts.

 

 

A new student must attend 2 classes a week?

You are required to attend 2 classes a week. Classes open to the novice student are Mon, Thurs, & Fri. You must attend 2 but are welcomed to all three.

 

 

Do you accept beginners?

Yes, of course. We welcome any adult willing to learn.

 

 

What is your ranking system?

You wear a white belt until you are black belt. We then follow the traditional Menkyo licensing system.

 

 

How long does it take to get a black belt?

If a student attends 2 classes a week (2 hour classes each), the level of "Black Belt" can be attained in approximately 4 years. The Black belt, while representing a high level of proficiency in our system is only the beginning of advanced training. It is not the end of training by any means.

 

Which is the proper spelling - Jujutsu, Jujitsu, or Jiu jitsu?

Jujutsu. All other spellings are common mispronunciations.

"The word jujutsu is often spelled as jujitsu, ju-jitsu or jiu-jitsu, this is due to an incorrect translation of the Japanese writing system which uses ideograms, to languages which use an alphabet. When the martial art spread to foreign countries the word jujutsu was adopted to describe it, although in many cases the romanization wasn't known at the time of adoption so it was written down phonetically." - Wikipedia

 

Can I watch a class?

We do not allow anyone to watch a class as this is a private dojo. We only teach adults and adults do not like to be stared at while training. This is something that you will appreciate after becoming a student.

 

 

Do you participate in tournaments?

No, this is not a sport. This is a traditional martial art born of battlefield killing techniques passed down for centuries. Far too dangerous for sporting events and tournaments.

 

 

Do you offer seminars or training on DVD's?

Martial arts cannot be learn via DVD or at seminars. A martial art can only be learned by studying for years under a Sensei along with other students. There are no shortcuts.

 

 

How do I join the Sensokan Dojo Indianapolis?

Joining is easy. Remaining a student takes dedication and determination. The first 2 months of training, which you pay for in advance, is a probationary period. If you try your best, attend your required classes, and respect your fellow students, you will then pass the probationary period and be welcomed as a novice student by Hanulak Sensei.

We take accepting new students into the Sensokan very seriously. We would hope that you do the same.

Visit the Contact page for further information.

 

 

 

 

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