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many differing styles. Traditional Jyu Jutsu has to compete with the massive growth of Brazilian Ju Jitsu and the massive impact of MMA and all the television coverage revenues generated. Its up to people like my self to teach students all I know, as they will be the teachers of the future and it is so easy to loose all the traditions/history and the philosophy behind this great art. The way I train and teach in traditional Jyu Jutsu is to ensure first and foremost your attacker is defeated. It’s as simple as that. This is done by mainly smashing, breaking and tearing joints and ligaments .To be honest the aim is to seriously injurer or kill your attacker. The techniques I use would simply not be allowed in any competition rules. This therefore will always put the popularity of this form of Jyu Jutsu at a disadvantage over other forms of martial arts that have a competitive outlet. I totally respect that and all who participate in there own style of the arts. Let’s face it most human beings are competitive by nature.
Sensei, what does the future hold for Ray Bates and Shido Gaku Kan? RAY BATES: Well I believe I have reached that time in my martial arts studies that I can offer my wealth of knowledge and experience to a wider audience. I would love to produce a book and some instructional technique DVD’s. One thing on my ‘to do list’ is to do more demonstrations and show the world my style and interpretation of Koryu Jyu Jutsu. Seminars are also another area I would like to get more involved in. I really enjoy what I do and travelling round other clubs and schools is always so rewarding. The feed back I receive is always really good.
I have another passion but again it’s about martial arts. I produce traditional ‘Japanese art work ‘based on wood with a lacquer finish. They are all hand made (and I am taking commissions by the way) individual pieces of art work. As you can see from the photos above I have done one showing the World Kobukan Federation but any club, school, organisation or individual can choose what design they would like. This is another area I would like to expand on if I could.
Sensei, thank you for your time and may I take this opportunity to thank you for accepting me as one of your students and your continued support and guidance. Ray can be contacted via Email at raybates_33@hotmail.co.uk Mobile 07847898461 or Shido Gaku Kan School of Jyu Jutsu’ Do on Face Book
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