Mushin Bugiedo (Mushin Do)
Mushin Bugiedo (Mushin Do)
Mushin - to do something automatically or without having to think about it. Bugei - the adaptation or refinement of those tactics and techniques to facilitate systematic instruction and dissemination within a formal learning environment Do - The way or literally “the branch”
Mushin Bugiedo is:
A blended, self-defense, martial art that uses the opponents energy against himself.
The basic principals that separate this art from all other arts are sufficient to designate Mushin Bugiedo as a true martial art and form of teaching that is unprecedented.
Mushin Bugiedo uses specific movements and ideations separating it from all other martial arts.
The principal ideations are:
Tracking - stepping off the line of attack relative to your opponents movement.
Gaining pelvic proximity during the track. Pelvis on pelvis contact. (Closing the line of attack)
Blending- flowing directly with the attack during the track to make the opponent believe you are part of the attack on yourself. This hypnotizes the attacker and they cannot see you gain pelvic proximity. This requires keeping your opponent sliding across the plane of your body without any resistance. (Very difficult)
Rise and fall - this is how you gain the mechanical advantage over the attacker exploiting the basic errors of an attack. 1. When the attacker moves forward to attack, basic balance is disturbed thus, the attacker is already beginning to fall and they need you to hold them up. 2. Hip and trunk rotation. This has to happen for the attacker to reach you with a hand or foot. ( now the attacker is off balance and beginning to fall while rotating)
Head control - once the attackers balance is broken and pelvic proximity is gained we specifically gain head control for the application of rise and fall. - as the attacker falls they instinctually reach up for “help” this provides the arm for pinning or breaking.
Breathing - all techniques are related to breathing. This is specifically taught both in Chi Quong and by the instructors and Sensei’s during each class.
Attack points - During the course of study each student will be taught all the known attack points on the human body. Each student will have the opportunity to “experience” the sensations associated with the specific points thus allowing the student to learn how to use these specific points in self defense.
Wing arm - how to move a hook strike to the opposite side of the body and gain access to the back of your opponent. This must be demonstrated.
The lineage of Mushin Bugiedo is:
Shito Riu - Shorin Riu- Aki Jujitsu - Daikido - Aikido - Systema - kali eskrima - Mushin Bugiedo
You must have a black Karate Uniform to train. If you like the class and want to continue it is also recommended that you get a pair of wrestling shoes to protect your toes however, that is your choice.
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White Belt
The beginning where the student’s preconceived ideas concerning the training of martial arts has not yet been abandoned. Student has little or poor form and consistently relies on self taught form instead of adhering to training.
Green belt
The student understands the difference between technique and non-technique and begins to demonstrate an understanding between the two and has some limited use of technique and has demonstrated an understanding of the need for proper technique.
Brown belt
The student has made a personal commitment to training real martial arts and has abandoned all bad technique. Student attempts to use proper technique at all times and trains for him/herself. Students form is close to perfect. Student is able to lead a class without teaching improper technique.
Black belt (Sensei)
The student shows complete dedication to training and is able to teach others correctly identifying problems in other students and can demonstrate the correct form. Student has perfect technique and demonstrates self mastery.
Shihan Master Sensei
Life dedication to Mushin. Able to start a Mushin school and decide rank. Freedom to create and deviate from classic principles as greater truth unfolds.
How to learn Martial Arts
Learning martial arts requires the understanding that systems of self defense are created by integrating and polishing aspects of human behavior and physical ability. The more components of ability you work on the greater your skills will become. This in essence gives you extra-ordinary abilities that, when necessary, give you an advantage over others.
These extra abilities are also quite useful in all other aspects of your life. The study of martial arts is a life long progression. The basic study is that of self defense, however, this is a rudimentary statement. Rather, martial arts is really the study of mastering human existence as an individual; as pertaining to physical movement, mental control, psychological mastery, spiritual harmony, and overcoming insecurities. (tatsujin - one with complete mastery, an expert, a fully developed human being.) The study of martial arts is an ever changing process throughout your life due to body changes and environmental changes. The lessons you learn in the beginning will be vastly different from the lessons you learn in years to come, thus your perception of what you are learning will always grow and change. Ideation’s surrounding martial arts generally are false. The lessons you will be focusing on have been taught for centuries and are the true secrets of human movement and self defense. Training must occur both in class, (Dojo-training hall), and in private. Lessons that you create for yourself, and train alone, will bear the most fruit in the long run. I have compiled a very brief list for you to consider. Omission of any one of these areas of practice will retard your progression. These areas of focus are the very basics, the systems that are integrated to build a foundation from which you may grow as a martial artist. Martial arts are just that - the art of killing. This is not a science, rather it is an integration of human skill and potential that will increase your abilities in relation to others, thus providing you with an advantage over others. Use these systems with respect and sincerity.
In final, there may come a point, in your life, when it becomes necessary to take another persons life in order to save your own. Although this thought is horrific, if you have not made your determination to do just this, prior to the point at which the need arises, you will die.
Goals
Flexibility (juunantaiso – flexible body conditioning (stretching) -Spend sufficient time, in your spare time, working on increasing flexibility to address your specific points of body stiffness that prevent you from conforming to proper technique. - If you don’t know how to stretch visit my website: www.drmarkhastings.com and download the free video “how to stretch”
Balance (Kinkou) This is the essence of movement. Practice it in every physical endeavor. Remember, whenever you are moving your body for any reason, you are training martial arts.
Stance (zenkutsu dachi-front stance; literally, "forward leaning stance") Understand this is your vehicle for balanced movement, in order to be successful, you must have correct balance while moving, thus your stance must be perfected. This step must be considered at length. (This takes a minimum of 4 years to master and is often neglected by the lazy student) -Feet a little wider than shoulder width apart. Back foot facing forward, not turned out. front knee bent to where a drop line meets leading edge of toes. Back knee just slightly bent,(1°-3°). Front foot toe to the line, back foot heel to the other side of the line.
Line of attack (hira-ichimonji – flat straight line) This must be completely understood. If you don’t see the line of attack at all times, think about this until you do.
Tracking (taihenjutsu – body movement (lit. ‘art of body changing’) ,(tai no kurai dori – positional body management), (maai to ashi sabaki – distance and footwork) Your body must move in respect to the center of balance of your opponent so that you may gain the advantage of body positioning to expose your opponents weakness. Tracking incorrectly will disrupt your ability to position yourself correctly and disrupt your balance in the process.
Center of balance This is a sphere that is of ever changing size that lies near the center of the pelvis and the umbilicus. Know where your center is and where your opponents center is at all times. Learn to see your opponents center instead of their body, face, and mind. - as you progress, learn to see the center rise, fall, expand, and contract.
Fluid Motion (ryutai undo – flowing body movement) You must rid your body of all tension. In order to be effective your opponent must not be able to perceive any movement. Tension in your body telegraphs your intention ahead of your movement, thus telling your opponent what must occur to defeat your technique.
Flowing (ryusui iki – flowing like water) Learn to move with the attack. Blend with the strikes and kicks to avoid direct contact.
Stealth (shinobi aruki – stealth movement), (mu on no ho – silent methods) Learn to hide your intention from your opponent. The element of surprise is the greatest advantage you can posses. Be silent. Practice this at all times. Never absentmindedly let your feet slap the ground, always place them, always. Notice other people and how they have no-clue.
Breathing (kokyuho – breathing methods) Never hold your breath. Never take short choppy breaths. These things weaken your body rapidly and lead to premature fatigue. The body cannot defend itself if it is fatigued. It is quite easy to defeat your opponent by out-waiting him or her by allowing them to fatigue first while you use other tactics to stall, while they use improper breathing techniques. -Breathing knowledge and practice is quintessential to all specialized movements, the importance of studying this cannot be overstated.
Third Eye Training (ankoku toshijutsu – seeing in the dark) Develop your ability to use your senses to form a “third eye” this allows you to use the memory of your surroundings, peripheral vision, hearing, smell, instinct, and other knowledge to give you extrasensory ability that others don’t posses. Practice this at all times.
Wing arm Use this technique to move a high hook-strike to the opposite side of your body and move deftly behind your opponent.
Center line Think about this. The center is where you must focus your energy.
Qi (Chi) -(ki-inner energy; spirit)
The life power/energy that is in all living beings, Chi. Learn how to focus this energy. Learn how to throw this energy from your body into your opponent.
Qi, also commonly spelled ch'i (in Wade-Giles romanization) or ki (in romanized Japanese), is a fundamental concept of traditional Chinese culture. Qi is believed to be part of everything that exists, as in “life force” or “spiritual energy,” It is most often translated as “energy flow,” or literally as “air” or “breath” (for example, a term meaning “weather” is tia¯nqì, or the “breath of heaven”). It is pronounced something like "chee" in Mandarin Chinese but the tongue position is different.
The etymological meaning of the Qi ideogram in its traditional form is “steam rising from rice as it cooks.”
References to Qi, and similar philosophical concepts, as the life-process of “flow” in metaphysical energy that sustains living beings are found in many belief systems, especially in Asia. Philosophical conceptions of Qi date from the earliest recorded times in Chinese thinking. One of the important early figures in Chinese mythology is Huang Di (the Yellow Emperor). He is often considered a culture hero who collected and formalized much of what subsequently became known as traditional Chinese medicine.
Although the concept of Qi has been very important within many Chinese philosophies, their descriptions of Qi have been varied and conflicting. One significant difference has been the question of whether Qi exists as a force separate from matter, if Qi arises from matter, or if matter arises from Qi. Some Buddhists and Taoists have tended toward the third belief, with some Buddhists in particular believing that matter is an illusion.
By contrast, the Neo-Confucians criticized the notion that Qi exists separate from matter, and viewed Qi as arising from the properties of matter. Most of the theories of Qi as a metaphor for the fundamental physical properties of the universe that we are familiar with today were systematized and promulgated in the last thousand years or so by the Neo-Confucians. Knowledge of the theories they espoused was eventually required by subsequent Chinese dynasties to pass their civil service examinations
Bowing (rei – courtesy bow) It is correct behavior to always show respect to your training partners, (Uki) before sparing. Your training partners offer their trust and health to you, so that you may better prepare yourself for conflict. Failing to acknowledge this properly is a faupaux.-(hanshi- honorific title given in recognition of one's character, not just technical ability in a given martial art)
Climbing (shizen nobori – natural climbing) Learn the art of moving over stationary obstacles. This is important in evading an attack that is overwhelming. This skill is fundamental and you are personally responsible for learning this, it will not be taught in the dojo.
Jumping and leaping (shiho tenchi tobi – leaping in all directions) These are basic martial art skills. They are fun to practice and allow rapid movements that aid in escapes and attacks. Practice these.
Paper punching You must learn to punch a hole in a sheet of newspaper. If you don't believe in Qi, you won’t be able to do this. This is a basic skill that teaches focused power sufficient to stop any person.
Vital attack points (kyusho jitsu-the art of striking the vital points of the body) Throat Jaw Base of the skull Brachial Plexus Eyes Neck Kidneys Nose Ears TMJ Zyphoid Process Knees Ankle Big Toe Know how to attack these points and know how they will immobilize your opponent.
Rolls (kaiten – rolling ) At low speed, rolling allows you to disperse energy tangentially as opposed to perpendicular impact with falls. Your head must never touch the ground/mat. This is a required and necessary skill. When you look like a wheel you can stop practicing this.
Break falls (ukemi – break-falls (lit. ‘receiving with the body’) Learn how to disperse energy in non avoidable perpendicular impact falls by increasing your surface area by contacting as much ground as possible at the instant of impact then relaxing quickly to prevent injury.
Throws (nage waza – throwing techniques) Learn to sense the balance and breathing of your opponent and use leverage, joint locks, and body position to throw your opponent. Learn to rise and fall with your breath in relation to the breath of your opponent.
Uneven ground. Take opportunities to practice on uneven ground as you may not have flat ground during the times when you need these skills.
Dark and blind fold training
Practice in the dark and blind folded - this heightens your senses and teaches you to use more of your abilities in addition to teaching you to not become over-dependent on one sense.
Technique
Blending Tracking Rise and fall Head control Joint locks Pain control
Weapons Knife de-fanging techniques Gun de-fanging Techniques
Learn the art of weapons. First conceal the weapon, then wield the weapon, use the weapon, and then escape. Remember, never give away your advantage to your opponent. In other words don’t ever let on that you bear a weapon.
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