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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Personal Protection ~ HISTORY OF SHINDEN FUDO RYU - Immovable Heart School
Dakentaijutsu - Jutaijutsu
The founder of this school, 'Izumo', learned Chinese Kempo boxing. Today some of this is still noticeable within the techniques.
Izumo Kanja Yoshiteru is also credited as being the founder of the Kukishinden Ryu Happo Hikenjutsu (Chapter 3).
Above the door of Toda's dojo, there was a nameplate, which read "Shindenfudo Ryu Jutaijutsu". In the dojo there was a set of rules displayed for all of the students to abide by.
These rules are from the Shindenfudo Ryu Densho and are listed as follows:
1. Know wisdom of being patient during times of inactivity.
2. Choose the course of justice as the path of your life.
3. Do not allow your heart to be controlled by the demands of greed, ease or pain.
4. Sorrow, pain and resentment should be regarded as natural qualities to be found in life. Therefore, work to cultivate an inmovable spirit (heart).
5. Hold in your heart the importance of family loyalty and aspire greatly for the ways of the pen and the sword with balanced determination.
Observing the 5 rules above is the law of the Dojo. Written at New Year, Meiji 23 (1891).
~Toda Shinryuken Masamitsu
The secret principle of Shindenfudo Ryu is the "Principle of Nature".
The Shindenfudo Ryu has two styles of taijutsu:
Dakentaijutsu and Jutaijutsu. In the Dakentaijutsu there are no formal kamae and the use of natural posture is emphasized, while in the Jutaijutsu there are 5 kamae.
The training levels in the Dakentaijutsu are:
Ten no kata (8 kata)
Chi no kata (8 kata)
Shizen Shikoku no kata (12 kata)
The training levels in the Jutaijutsu are:
Kamae (5 kamae)
Shoden no kata (16 kata)
Chuden no kata (11 kata)
Okuden no kata (8 kata)
Hojojutsu is also taught in this Ryu-ha. It is used along side the taijutsu, to help restrain the opponent.
The school uses several different types of yari, ono (war axe), O-tsuchi (war hammers) and naginata.
The founder of this school, 'Izumo', learned Chinese Kempo boxing. Today some of this is still noticeable within the techniques.
Izumo Kanja Yoshiteru is also credited as being the founder of the Kukishinden Ryu Happo Hikenjutsu (Chapter 3).
Above the door of Toda's dojo, there was a nameplate, which read "Shindenfudo Ryu Jutaijutsu". In the dojo there was a set of rules displayed for all of the students to abide by.
These rules are from the Shindenfudo Ryu Densho and are listed as follows:
1. Know wisdom of being patient during times of inactivity.
2. Choose the course of justice as the path of your life.
3. Do not allow your heart to be controlled by the demands of greed, ease or pain.
4. Sorrow, pain and resentment should be regarded as natural qualities to be found in life. Therefore, work to cultivate an inmovable spirit (heart).
5. Hold in your heart the importance of family loyalty and aspire greatly for the ways of the pen and the sword with balanced determination.
Observing the 5 rules above is the law of the Dojo. Written at New Year, Meiji 23 (1891).
~Toda Shinryuken Masamitsu
The secret principle of Shindenfudo Ryu is the "Principle of Nature".
The Shindenfudo Ryu has two styles of taijutsu:
Dakentaijutsu and Jutaijutsu. In the Dakentaijutsu there are no formal kamae and the use of natural posture is emphasized, while in the Jutaijutsu there are 5 kamae.
The training levels in the Dakentaijutsu are:
Ten no kata (8 kata)
Chi no kata (8 kata)
Shizen Shikoku no kata (12 kata)
The training levels in the Jutaijutsu are:
Kamae (5 kamae)
Shoden no kata (16 kata)
Chuden no kata (11 kata)
Okuden no kata (8 kata)
Hojojutsu is also taught in this Ryu-ha. It is used along side the taijutsu, to help restrain the opponent.
The school uses several different types of yari, ono (war axe), O-tsuchi (war hammers) and naginata.
Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club
Club Reporter: Danielle Bradish
Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club held their first meeting of the year on October 12th. This meeting was a re-organizational meeting for all the club members to meet with the old and new members. At this meeting we decided on who our executives should be. For our President we have Brent Arkes who was vice president last year. Our new Vice President is Shaelynn Brogden; our new Secretary is Reil Lowry; our new Treasurer is Carson Campbell; our new Club Reporter is Danielle Bradish; our new Historian is April Jardie; our new District Rep is Olivia Smith.
We have a large club this year with eighteen club members and three Cleaver Kids. Club members are Ben and Brent Arkes, Danielle Bradish, Ethan Beck, Finn Blatz, Shaelynn Brogden, Carson and Elizabeth Campbell, Hunter Egeland, Josh French, Amy and April Jardie, Lars Lang, Reil and Nolan Lowry, Carlie Meyer, Wyatt Runge and Olivia Smith. Our Cleaver Kids are Emma Campbell, Sage Runge and Justin Watkins. With our Cleaver Kids we have sheep projects instead of the standard cattle project. With all the positions filled we ended our first meeting of the new 4-H year.
The clubs next event was weigh-in at Black Diamond Land and Cattle Company on November 6th. The weather started out cold but turned into a beautiful day with lots of sunshine. All the steers and heifers looked healthy and fit as they walked out of the trailers. Thanks to the excellent handling equipment provided to us we were able to tag and weigh all our projects. Weigh-in went smoothly with only a couple of exceptions due to excited animals. The steer's average weights were in a good starting range for 4-H Beef material. Everyone seemed to have a good time helping to tag and weigh all the calves. With all the animals back in their trailers weigh-in was over and everyone left.
Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club gives a big thanks to Black Diamond Land and Cattle Company for letting us use their facility.
Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club held their first meeting of the year on October 12th. This meeting was a re-organizational meeting for all the club members to meet with the old and new members. At this meeting we decided on who our executives should be. For our President we have Brent Arkes who was vice president last year. Our new Vice President is Shaelynn Brogden; our new Secretary is Reil Lowry; our new Treasurer is Carson Campbell; our new Club Reporter is Danielle Bradish; our new Historian is April Jardie; our new District Rep is Olivia Smith.
We have a large club this year with eighteen club members and three Cleaver Kids. Club members are Ben and Brent Arkes, Danielle Bradish, Ethan Beck, Finn Blatz, Shaelynn Brogden, Carson and Elizabeth Campbell, Hunter Egeland, Josh French, Amy and April Jardie, Lars Lang, Reil and Nolan Lowry, Carlie Meyer, Wyatt Runge and Olivia Smith. Our Cleaver Kids are Emma Campbell, Sage Runge and Justin Watkins. With our Cleaver Kids we have sheep projects instead of the standard cattle project. With all the positions filled we ended our first meeting of the new 4-H year.
The clubs next event was weigh-in at Black Diamond Land and Cattle Company on November 6th. The weather started out cold but turned into a beautiful day with lots of sunshine. All the steers and heifers looked healthy and fit as they walked out of the trailers. Thanks to the excellent handling equipment provided to us we were able to tag and weigh all our projects. Weigh-in went smoothly with only a couple of exceptions due to excited animals. The steer's average weights were in a good starting range for 4-H Beef material. Everyone seemed to have a good time helping to tag and weigh all the calves. With all the animals back in their trailers weigh-in was over and everyone left.
Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club gives a big thanks to Black Diamond Land and Cattle Company for letting us use their facility.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Sheep Creek Arts Council ~ Update
Submitted by Muriel Dais
The Sheep Creek Arts Council wishes to announce the name of the winner of the 2011 Scholarship. Laura Spencer, a graduate of Alberta High School of Fine Arts, has been granted the Five Hundred Dollar scholarship. Ms. Spencer is enrolled in the Theatre Performance programme at Mount Royal University. During her three years of attendance at the High School of Fine Arts in Okotoks, she participated in the Mainstage productions and has also had employment in front of house at regional theatres.
Each year the Sheep Creek Arts Council provides scholarships for high school graduates who live within the bus zone of Oilfields High School and who wish to continue their educations in some aspect of the arts. Past recipients of these scholarships have studied in a wide variety of arts related programmes and have been most appreciative of the financial assistance received.
The "Octoberfest" celebrated by Sheep Creek Arts Council on October 22nd was a great success for those attending. The music of "Longhaul" was most enjoyed and the dance floor was always occupied. The artists who made their works available for the silent auction were certainly appreciated. This first "Octoberfest" promoted by the Arts Council was a financial success as well, but more importantly, it brought in community members who might not otherwise be aware of the programmes available at the Sheep Creek Arts Council.
After many months of effort the new sign announcing the location of Sheep Creek Arts Council and Valley Neighbours' Club has been erected at the west end of the parking lot. Sheila Virgo and her committee are to be thanked for their negotiations which have resulted in this very attractive sign. As you drive west on Sunset Boulevard in Turner Valley, please look for the sign.
The Sheep Creek Arts Council wishes to announce the name of the winner of the 2011 Scholarship. Laura Spencer, a graduate of Alberta High School of Fine Arts, has been granted the Five Hundred Dollar scholarship. Ms. Spencer is enrolled in the Theatre Performance programme at Mount Royal University. During her three years of attendance at the High School of Fine Arts in Okotoks, she participated in the Mainstage productions and has also had employment in front of house at regional theatres.
Each year the Sheep Creek Arts Council provides scholarships for high school graduates who live within the bus zone of Oilfields High School and who wish to continue their educations in some aspect of the arts. Past recipients of these scholarships have studied in a wide variety of arts related programmes and have been most appreciative of the financial assistance received.
The "Octoberfest" celebrated by Sheep Creek Arts Council on October 22nd was a great success for those attending. The music of "Longhaul" was most enjoyed and the dance floor was always occupied. The artists who made their works available for the silent auction were certainly appreciated. This first "Octoberfest" promoted by the Arts Council was a financial success as well, but more importantly, it brought in community members who might not otherwise be aware of the programmes available at the Sheep Creek Arts Council.
After many months of effort the new sign announcing the location of Sheep Creek Arts Council and Valley Neighbours' Club has been erected at the west end of the parking lot. Sheila Virgo and her committee are to be thanked for their negotiations which have resulted in this very attractive sign. As you drive west on Sunset Boulevard in Turner Valley, please look for the sign.
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