The EVOLUTION of Principles
AIKI-OCHIBA RYU
(The Way of the Falling Leaf)
    My name is Rianard Jackson.  I am the President of the East-West Martial Arts Council also known as the Zotai Budoku Kai.  The Philosophical content of this course is intense and complex.  Bridging the gaps between Eastern and Western cultures is a challenge in itself.  In my organization we teach the following oriental disciplines:
Judo
Tomiki Aikido
Jujutsu
Chin Mu Kwan Taekwondo
Taekwondo Moodukkwan
Shotokan Karate Do
Shindo Muso Ryu Jyodo
Matsumura Kenshinkan Shorin-ryu
Matsumura Kenpo Shorin-ryu
Matsumura Shorin-ryu
Okinawan Kobudo
Escrima
Kendo

AIKI-OCHIBA RYU BUDO
The art of consolidating principles to create a techinal balance in budo.

AIKI-OCHIBA RYU GOSHIN JUTSU

This training program consists of all empty hand techniques and principles for self-defense.

AIKI-OCHIBA RYU  BUJITSU
    A combination of empty hand and weapons is covered in this course.
Goshin Jutsu - Shiai Jo
Street Combat Application
Bujitsu do - Dojo Tournament - Sport

AIKI-OCHIBA RYU JUJUTSU
Techniques pertaining to traditional Jujutsu while utilizing principles from other disciplines studied within our system.

      In addition to teaching these individual disciplines,  we also train with a comprehensive approach.  This section of our curriculum consentrates on the Combative Balance of Budo
(martial art/warriors way).  An evolution of principles has been established through my intensive training.  To implement this form of education, the familiarity with other systems of combat is necessary.  Attaining expertise in a wide range of weapons (arts) is also a prerequisite.
    This is an intensive training course.  Repetition is the key.  Techincal internalization is very important.  Some students just walk through the motions.  This is not enough.  We need a commitment.   We don't need students that cannot except tradition - it will be difficult for them to become good students in this course.  This reluctant attitude will hinder them in the distant future.  We are not interested in someone that wants to pick up a few tricks.  This becomes a waste of our time.
    Just going through the motions is one of the greatest hypnotic pitfalls in the martial arts.  This is one of the clear differences between going through the motions and internalizing techniques.  The highly skilled practitioner can match and surpass the physical force of the student that portrays a mere imitation of an image of budo.  The lack of concentration presents a potentially  dangerous atmosphere for students.  Your undivided attention is necessary to successfully advance technically.
    A scientific analysis of each art is imperative,  when studying the broad sphere of martial arts.   For some Easterners,  this is occassionally  unheard of.   This level of training is not for everyone.