Tokitsu-ryu manuals

For each discipline taught in the Academy, there is a series of manuals explaining basic techniques and exercises. They help to clarify theoretical concepts and explain the historical, philosophical and cultural elements involved. Accompanying videos and DVDs are also planned.
These teaching materials complement the courses taught in our affiliated dojos but cannot be considered a substitute for them.
The first manuals will be officially brought out when courses resume in October 2004. They have been financed in part by the annual membership fees of students and dojos.

Note : the illustrations that you will find on this page are not the final ones to appear on the manuals. They are photos used for layout purposes.
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You will find here a short presentation of each manual.

Jisei-taichi Manual - vol 1 :
This practical manual provides precise descriptions of general techniques (kata and primary applications). It can be used at the introductory level and studied more closely up to the advanced level.

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Jisei-taichi Manual - vol 2 :
This theoretical manual provides historical background and explanations of the concepts underlying tai-chi, which are essential for deeper comprehension of this discipline.

Jisei-budô Manual - vol 1 :
This practical manual describes the general techniques of the discipline. It provides practical support for all levels.

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Jisei-budô Manual - vol 2 :

This theoretical manual explains the concepts underlying this corporal technique. The manual is designed for practitioners at the black belt level who wish to advance further in their practice and familiarise themselves with the philosophical aspects of martial arts.

Jisei-kikô Manual- vol 1 :
This introductory manual is concerned mainly with awareness and shôshûten. It describes the exercises and provides practical suggestions for students working on the shôshûten level.

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Jisei-kikô Manual - vol 2 :
This manual is concerned with daïshûten. It is aimed at students who have already attained the shôshûten level. It describes the exercises and gives practical suggestions.