MUSHIN KAN LLC.
MUSHIN KAN COURSE CURRICULUM:
1. Blade Apprentice:
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Edged Weapons Terminology and Definitions (x-5).
Edged Weapons Terminology and Definitions (x-5).•Fundamental Knife Grips (x-3).
Fundamental Knife Grips (x-3).•Fundamental Knife Manipulations (x-3).
Fundamental Knife Manipulations (x-3).•Fundamental Angles of Attack (1-9).
Fundamental Angles of Attack (1-9).•Basic Four (4) Evasive Maneuvers (Follow – Pass – Crossada Pass – Meet).
Basic Four (4) Evasive Maneuvers (Follow – Pass – Crossada Pass – Meet). •Basic Stance and Footwork Skills (1-6).
Basic Stance and Footwork Skills (1-6).•Basic Drill - Un-Armed "Meet / Hit” (Angles 1-9).
Basic Drill - Un-Armed "Meet / Hit” (Angles 1-9).•Basic Drill - Un-Armed "Meet / Hit / Capture and Control” (Angles 1-9).
Basic Drill - Un-Armed "Meet / Hit / Capture and Control” (Angles 1-9).•Basic Drill - Un-Armed "Punto Lungo Capture and Control” (Jo-Chu-Ge) (Inside / Outside).
Basic Drill - Un-Armed "Punto Lungo Capture and Control” (Jo-Chu-Ge) (Inside / Outside).•Basic Drill – Level I - Armed "Cut / Capture and Control” (Angles 1-9).
Basic Drill – Level I - Armed "Cut / Capture and Control” (Angles 1-9).•Basic Drill – Level I - Armed "Punto Lungo Cut / Capture and Control” (Jo-Chu-Ge) (Inside / Outside).
Basic Drill – Level I - Armed "Punto Lungo Cut / Capture and Control” (Jo-Chu-Ge) (Inside / Outside).•Supplemental Blade Evasion & Disarming Drills: (1 thru 10).
Supplemental Blade Evasion & Disarming Drills: (1 thru 10). 1.Basic Eject Drill. 2.Drill Finishes: + Niho Nage.
+ Kote Mawashi.
+ Kanazuchi Jime.
+ Nikajo.
+ Shuto Hagitoru (Strip).
3.Web of Thumb Strip. 4.Arm Hook Strip. 5.Rear Shank Defense. 6.OH – Follow to Thigh. 7.BH – Ridge Hand Follow. 8.BH – Check Arm – Ridge Hand Follow. 9.Double Check Meet. 10. Passata Soto – High (Silver Surfer) / Low (Ankle Snatch & Plunge). •Kumi-Tanto Demo: Armed & Un-Armed against random ¾ speed Knife Attacks.
Kumi-Tanto Demo: Armed & Un-Armed against random ¾ speed Knife Attacks. •Edged Weapon Written Examination (50 Questions).
Edged Weapon Written Examination (50 Questions).•(Apprentice) - Skill Set Examination.
(Apprentice) - Skill Set Examination. 2. Blade Master:
•Un-Armed Knife Defense - Reaction Drills with Attacker “Deflection.”
Un-Armed Knife Defense - Reaction Drills with Attacker “Deflection.” High Line (1-7) (2-8) (H-9), Mid Line (3 & 4), Low Line (5 & 6) (L-9). •Armed Knife Defense - Reaction Drills with Attacker “Counter Strike.”
Armed Knife Defense - Reaction Drills with Attacker “Counter Strike.” High Line (1-7) (2-8) (H-9), Mid Line (3 & 4), Low Line (5 & 6) (L-9). •Un-Armed Knife Defense - Reaction / TD Drills with Attacker “Deflection.”
Un-Armed Knife Defense - Reaction / TD Drills with Attacker “Deflection.” High Line (1-7) (2-8) (H-9), Mid Line (3 & 4), Low Line (5 & 6) (L-9). •Armed Knife Defense - Reaction / TD Drills with Attacker “Counter Strike.”
Armed Knife Defense - Reaction / TD Drills with Attacker “Counter Strike.” High Line (1-7) (2-8) (H-9), Mid Line (3 & 4), Low Line (5 & 6) (L-9). •Un-Armed Knife Defense - Flow Drills with Attacker “Initiated Strikes.”
Un-Armed Knife Defense - Flow Drills with Attacker “Initiated Strikes.” Defend against Random Fluid & Broken Attacks (1-9), with & without counters, Finish with TD when directed. •Armed Knife Defense - Flow Drills.
Armed Knife Defense - Flow Drills. Defend against Random Fluid & Broken Attacks (1-9), with & without counters, Finish with TD when directed. •Armed Knife Defense - Blind Flow Drills.
Armed Knife Defense - Blind Flow Drills. From Engagement Defend against Random Fluid & Broken Attacks (1-9), without follow through.•(Blade Master) - Skill Set Examination.
(Blade Master) - Skill Set Examination.3. "Advanced" Blade Master:
•Level II "Rigid" Practice Blade Focus and Timing Drills on target dummy.
Level II "Rigid" Practice Blade Focus and Timing Drills on target dummy.•Level II Apprentice Blade Chart with both Right and Left Hands at varied speeds with Advanced Blade -
Level II Apprentice Blade Chart with both Right and Left Hands at varied speeds with Advanced Blade - Master feeding to Blade Master Candidate.
•Level I Drills from Apprentice Blade Chart with both Right and Left Hands using Level-II Ridged Practice -
Level I Drills from Apprentice Blade Chart with both Right and Left Hands using Level-II Ridged Practice - Blade (RPB).
•Level II Counter Drills against Reverse Ice Pick (RIP) (1 thru 4) – Add Finishes on each.
Level II Counter Drills against Reverse Ice Pick (RIP) (1 thru 4) – Add Finishes on each. 1. Unarmed Against Angles 1-4, 7 & 8, and High 9. End with Lock or TD. 2. Unarmed Against Angles 5 and Low 9. 3. Armed Defender using RIP Grip Against Angles 1 & 2, 3 & 4. 4. Armed Defender using RIP Grip Against Angles 1 – 5 and High OH 9. •Access and Deploy Drills - Level II Knife (1 thru 15).
Access and Deploy Drills - Level II Knife (1 thru 15). 1. Reflection (Mirror) Drills, Angles (1-9), “without” Instructor Induced Stress.2. Reflection (Mirror) Drills, Angles (1-9), “with” Instructor Induced Stress.3. Bag (Object) Drills, Angles (1-9), “without” Instructor Induced Stress. 4. Bag (Object) Drills, Angles (1-9), “with” Instructor Induced Stress. 5. Opposed Drills, Pre-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), “without” Instructor Induced Stress. 6. Opposed Drills, Pre-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), “with” Instructor Induced Stress.7. Opposed Drills, Post-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), “without” Instructor Induced Stress.8. Opposed Drills, Post-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), “with” Instructor Induced Stress.9. Opposed Drills, Post-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), Deploy & Cut Simultaneously.10. Multiple (2) Opposed Drills, Pre-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), “without” InstructorInduced Stress. 11. Multiple (2) Opposed Drills, Pre-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), “with” Instructor Induced Stress.12. Multiple (2) Opposed Drills, Post-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), “without” Instructor Induced Stress.13. Multiple (2) Opposed Drills, Post-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), “with” Instructor Induced Stress.14. Multiple (2) Opposed Drills, Pre-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), while backed into a wall or corner. 15. Multiple (2) Opposed Drills, Post-Attack, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip, Angles (1-9), while backed into a wall or corner. • ("Advanced" Blade Master) - Skill Set Examination.
("Advanced" Blade Master) - Skill Set Examination.4. "Senior" Blade Master:
•Conduct Blade Master Chart using Level II Knife at varied speeds.
Conduct Blade Master Chart using Level II Knife at varied speeds.•Conduct Blade Master Chart w/ Left Hand using Level II Knife at varied speeds.
Conduct Blade Master Chart w/ Left Hand using Level II Knife at varied speeds.•Conduct Focus & Timing Drills on Target using Level III Live Blade.
Conduct Focus & Timing Drills on Target using Level III Live Blade. •Conduct Feeding Drills using Level III Live Blade.
Conduct Feeding Drills using Level III Live Blade. •Conduct "Advanced Blade Master Chart" with Level III Live Blade at controlled speed.
Conduct "Advanced Blade Master Chart" with Level III Live Blade at controlled speed. •Conduct Access and Deploy Drills with Level III Live Blade (1 thru 6).
Conduct Access and Deploy Drills with Level III Live Blade (1 thru 6). 1. Reflection (Mirror) Drills, Angles (1-9), “without” Instructor Induced Stress. Use proper footwork. 2. Reflection (Mirror) Drills, Angles (1-9), “with” Instructor Induced Stress. Use proper footwork.3. Bag (Object) Drills, Angles (1-9), “without” Instructor Induced Stress. Use proper footwork. 4. Bag (Object) Drills, Angles (1-9), “with” Instructor Induced Stress. Use proper footwork.5. Opposed Drills, Pre-Attack / Shows Weapon, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip “without”Instructor Induced Stress. 6. Opposed Drills, Pre-Attack / Shows Weapon, Access & Deploy Sheath or Clip “with” Instructor Induced Stress.
•Live Blade Deployment Drills (1 thru 3) - (Attacker Armed / Defender Not Deployed till #3).
Live Blade Deployment Drills (1 thru 3) - (Attacker Armed / Defender Not Deployed till #3). 1. Senior Feeds Angles 1-9 at ¼ Speed, Defender practices all blocks and deflections. 2. Continue Drill 1 Above, but with Attacker Deflections at ¼ Speeds. 3. Continue Drill 2 Above, but now Defender Accesses & Deploys own Blade at ¼ Speeds Only. Use Extreme Caution. •Attacker Added Elements (Lapel Grab w/Free Hand) to Basic Attacks (Level II Blade moving Up to Level III -
Attacker Added Elements (Lapel Grab w/Free Hand) to Basic Attacks (Level II Blade moving Up to Level III - Blade) - (1 thru 3).
1. Ude-hishigi Waki-gatame w/Hanmi.2. Ude Osae (Ikkajo) w/Hanmi. 3. Kanazuchi Jime w/Hanmi. •Attacker Added Elements (Attack From Rear – Pull Around) Element Drills (Level II Blade) - (1 thru 3).
Attacker Added Elements (Attack From Rear – Pull Around) Element Drills (Level II Blade) - (1 thru 3). 1. Attacker Pulls and Attacks at Angle 1 or 7, Defender Deflects and Deploys Blade or uses Finish Technique to Disarm. 2. Attacker Pulls and Attacks at Angle 2 or 8, Defender Deflects and Deploys Blade or uses Finish Technique to Disarm. 3. Attacker touches either of Defender’s shoulders; Defender turns and responds accordingly to angle of attack. • ("Senior" Blade Master) - Skill Set Examination.
("Senior" Blade Master) - Skill Set Examination. 
