Hoshin Roshi Ryu
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Hoshinroshi Ryu Jutaijutsu (or Hoshinjutsu) is an American combative art based on Eastern and Western martial traditions. The art is continually evolving through the skills and experiences of its teachers. It was developed by the late Glenn J. Morris, PhD (1944-2006), a martial arts instructor, organizational psychologist and author on martial arts, transpersonal psychology and Taoist meditation. Hoshinjutsu training combines meditation, realistic self-protection skills, chi kung meditation and healing arts. The present head of the system is Gordon Hessie.
Hoshinjutsu has a ranking system based on the Japanese Five Element philosophical model known as the Godai (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Void). Each belt ranking represents an physiological energetic center and the techniques and meditations serve to balance the bioenergetic functions of the body and mind.
Hoshinjutsu self-protection skills are based on simple but effective movements meant for neutralizing the size and strength advantages of the attacker. Hoshinjutsu emphasizes development of the mind as well as the body through reading the works of the Masters, studying strategy, exploring anatomy and physiology, examining Eastern and Western Psychology and developing proficiency in the healing arts. Practicing kindness and consideration towards others is also a very important aspect of the system. The primary goal of Hoshinjutsu is to assist practitioners in developing their full potential in all aspects of their lives.
[edit] References
- Morris, Glenn J. Path Notes of an American Ninja Master (1993) ISBN 1-55643-157-0 North Atlantic Books
- Morris, Glenn J. Shadow Strategies of an American Ninja Master (1996) ISBN 1-883319-29-3 Frog Ltd.
- Morris, Glenn J. Martial Arts Madness: Light and Dark in the Esoteric Martial Arts (1999) ISBN 1-883319-77-3 North Atlantic Books
