Evesson

Closed fists exactly like a punch

Go Ju Ryu, San Chin, we do tighten arms legs and stomach up for a punch when we exhale. But when we inhale is when we have a moment to relax our body. While we are doing San Chin, our sensi will come around and kick our legs and slap our arms as well as punch to the stomach to make sure our stance is right and our bodies are tight.

I am currently taking Okinawan Go Ju Ryu in America. We also incorporte Go shin jitsu as well with the normal Go Ju Ryu. For us it takes about 4-6 years before we reach a black belt status. Then if we wish we can go to Okinawa to train and become a Sensi or Sampi for that matter. But like you guys say almost everything stems from the stances. I am interested to see how the rest of you guys or girls, belt colors progress. Our dojo starts white, orange, green, brown and then black. Also in between the belts there are three pieces of tape and then progress to the next color.

I am taking Okinawan Go Jo Ryu in Northern Virginia. I will tell you it is a lot of hard work but fun at the same time. The Sensi I have also teachs Gojitsu. Which is a self-defense if your choked you do this or your grabed you do this. It is a long progression. If you have any question feel free to email me or post again and I will try to answer some of your questions. Good luck. I highly reccomend this art form.