Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 

 

Historically, Aiki-Jujutsu was one of the major unarmed martial arts of the Samurai in feudal Japan. It is an advanced form of Jujutsu and is over 800 years old. Aiki-Jujutsu is the father of modern day Aikido.  

 

What is the "Senso-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu"?

"Senso-Ryu" is the name of our style. It translates to "War Style". Senso-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu is an extremely effective modern system of self defense loosely based on the art of the Samurai taught in a traditional manner.

The 3 main arts taught at the Sensokan Dojo are:

Jujutsu - Basic striking, grappling and throws.

Kenjutsu - Sword & bokuto work.

Aiki-Jujutsu - Advance form of Jujutsu dealing with the control techniques and application of "Aiki" principles.

 

Broken down into categories:

 

 

 

 

Hard Technique - A series of techniques designed to inflict injury or death to an opponent utilizing various strikes, kicks, throws, etc.

 

 

 

Soft Technique - A series of techniques designed to inflict pain in order to immobilize an opponent or neutralize an opponents attack without permanent injury.

 

 

 

 

Projections - Projections or "throws" primarily used to redirect an opponents attack either onto the ground or into another attacker using their strength against them.

 

 

 

 

 

Weapons Training - Training with classical weapons such as the Katana (sword) and the Bokuto (wooden sword) for the development of balance and control as well as the forging of courage. We also train in defense against knife, gun, club, etc.

 

Control Techniques - The control techniques are the highest level of techniques taught at the Sensokan. They deal with the internal and external physics of controlling one's opponent in single or multiple attack situations through leading, target replacement, pins, etc., Meditation plays a key role in mastering the control techniques. 

 

Meditation - Meditation is perhaps the most important aspect of our art. Without an internal training such as meditation, martial arts are nothing more than aerobics. Meditation allows us to remain relatively calm in stressful or dangerous situations, thus allowing the techniques and principles that we have learned to "come out" when needed. Without this internal training, the average person, when confronted with serious violence, will freeze in fear regardless of any previous martial art training. 

 

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Do you teach children?

We only accept students 18 years of age or older. We rarely have anyone studying under the age of 21. A high level of maturity is required due to the aggressive nature of the art.

 

 

How long does it take to get a black belt?

This is a common question. In our system, if a student attends 2 classes a week (2 hour classes each), the black belt can be attained in approximately 4 years. The black belt, while representing a certain level of proficiency in our system is only the beginning of advanced training. It is not the end of training by any means.

 

 

Is Aiki-Jujutsu similar to Aikido?

It is similar in technique but quite different in application. Our style of Aiki-Jujutsu strictly focuses on self-defense.

 

 

Can you learn a martial art from a video?

No, you cannot lean martial arts from a video. To properly learn a martial art, one must seek out a teacher and a dojo. Video can be useful in learning things like history, etiquette, terminology, etc. but actual training must be done with other students under the supervision of a teacher.

 

 

Which is the correct spelling, Aiki-Jujutsu or Aiki-Jujitsu?

The romanji spelling is based on pronunciation. The closest romanji spelling would then be "Aiki-Jujutsu" with a "u".

 

 

Where is the Sensokan Dojo Indianapolis located?

The dojo is located on private property in Hanulak Sensei's home. This allows for private training without the public interruptions commonly found in a commercial setting. This is the traditional way of teaching and training and how Aiki-Jujutsu has been taught for generations.

Now keep in mind, this is not some "make-shift" gym thrown together in a garage. This is a traditional Japanese style dojo created with an unparalleled attention to detail. The dojo is state of the art with the finest tatami mats on top of 2 layers of polyurethane to provide extra protection. The wooden walls are specially designed so they "give" instead of break further preventing injury.

There is a bathroom/changing area and the dojo office for private teacher/student conferences.

It has been said by many that the Sensokan Dojo Indianapolis is one of the most beautiful yet practical home dojos in the world.

 

 

How can I join the Sensokan Dojo?

We encourage those who are interested in the art to email us at sensokan@comcast.net to set up an appointment to interview with the Sensei.

Please visit the contact page for further information.

 

 

 

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