Koho Igaku Shiatsu

[Arne Oster]

Hi,
I'm searching for useful reference material on Koho Igaku Shiatsu. Unfortunately I haven't had any opportunities to attend seminars on the subject.
Some sources claim this method of Shiatsu is very limited.
As I have no training and very little source material of a how-to nature (most Hakko Ryu-related sources are somewhat reluctant to share any such without the hands-on experience to go with it.) I don't have an opinion at the moment.
Regards
Arne

[Rocket]

Arne,

Long time since we last corresponded. I am the American that studied in Japan (at the Hakko-Ryu Hombu) and taught in the U.K. for a number of years. Kirby Watson was our mutual friend. Anyhow, I have a Shiatsu certificate from Irie Sensei. Unfortunately, about the only Hakko-Ryu Shiatsu material you can probably find is the meridian chart. The instruction is virtually all hands-on and verbal.

Rocket

[Neil Hawkins]

Rocket

Welcome to E-Budo, I would like to know a little more about the way that shiatsu is taught in Hakko Ryu, is it a core part of the curriculumn, or a ancillary art? Do you learn healing aspects first and then combat aspects?

Oh, and before I forget, it is policy here for all posts to be signed using your full name. The easiest method is to set up a signature in your profile, that way you don't need to keep remembering.

Regards

Neil

[Rocket]

Neil,

Sorry about the oversight on the signature. I've changed my profile as suggested. Just in case it didn't register properly, my full name is Roy Jerry Hobbs.

Speaking from my experience at the Hakko-Ryu Hombu (1980-83), I would have to say that Shiatsu is taught as an intregal part of the art. Both combative and healing aspects were taught throughout the instruction. However, actual certification involved a separate course.

[Arne Oster]

Hobbs Sensei,
Please drop me a line as I'd like to get back in touch.
Regards
Arne