STRIKING
GRAPPLING
WEAPONS
HEALING
Who We Are
Masters In Motion® is an established organization founded in 1995 that offers the many benefits of classical martial arts practices including health, fitness, self-defense and philosophy. We do this though a governing academy and various training venues including dojos, clubs, virtual media, seminars and workshops.
Masters In Motion® is a people first organization devoted to helping individuals excel in life, to break free from that which binds them, to handle conflict as active peacemakers, and to be aware of their effect on the community around them. We are committed to helping others benefit from our knowledge and experience with professional excellence, friendly staff and exceptional service.
The Dojo
Our award-winning dojo provides a physical location for in-person, group, private and semi-private training. It also serves as a community hub that hosts workshops, seminars and social events throughout the year.
The dojo operates in a formal traditional setting with modern technology tools and training equipment. Structured classes provide a supportive environment and offer a mix of classical structure and scientific training methods for maximizing the practitioner's potential.
The Academy
Masters In Motion Academy is an accrediting body founded on three prestigious lineages spanning several centuries that provides education, training and certification in all areas of martial arts for practitioners, teachers and studio owners seeking to elevate their rank and expand their knowledge, curriculum and credibility.
The academy maintains standards and pedigree with a vision to enhance lives by bridging modern culture with the inherent benefits of classical martial arts and its inherent natural health practices. Its higher mission is to preserve the historical lineage connections, evolve its approach to meet modern needs, and to transform the arts into something even better for future relevance.
"Masters", for striving to excellence in everything we pursue. "In Motion", for never being complacent, but always endeavoring to adapt, innovate and progress.
The Leadership
The Arts
Simple, Efficient & Effective
Self-defense training is primarily based on the core linage arts of Shōrin-ryū Karate and Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu in addition to various other disciplines. Linage is akin to a family tree or bloodline and depicts authoritative documented transmission from teacher to student.
Shōrin-ryū is one of the oldest Okinawan mixed martial arts tracing its roots back to the Shaolin Temple of China. It is not a sport and has historically always included striking, grappling and weapons making it a complete martial art.
Daitō-ryū Aiki-Jūjutsu was historically one of the main Jujitsu arts of Japan used by the Samurai. It emphasizes grappling, joint locks, restraints and sword combat. Aikido, Brazilian Jujitsu, Judo and Hapkido, are all modern-day derivative hybrids of this original combat martial art.
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome
Weapons training is primarily based on the core linage arts of Matayoshi Kobudō and Kenjutsu in addition to various other weapons systems. Kobudō is a Japanese term that can be translated as "old martial way", reminiscent of the feudal times in Japan when weapons were an essential part of combat. Kenjutsu is the art of the sword.
Curriculums cover diverse types of weapons that consist of short, medium and long range weapons for adapting to a variety of situations and include BO (staff), SAI (short sword), TONFA (baton), KAMA (sickle), NUCHAKU (roped sticks), HANBO (short sticks), TANTO (knife), TIMBE (Sheild) and the KATANA (samurai sword) SANSETSUKAN (3 section staff) and others. Weapons training is a great way to develop strength, flexibility, coordination and improvisational skills.
Learn, Integrate, Transform
We use the Japanese concept of “Shu Ha Ri” to learn, integrate, and transform our approach to health. Accordingly, our healing arts tap deeper into traditional martial arts concepts and holistic practices for a healthier personal life path physically, mentally, and spiritually. Training includes education in the use of essential oils, nutrition that’s compatible with your physiology, and the practice of eight principals for healthy living as follows:
IKIGAI – Discovering your purpose in life and determining the reason you wake up each morning.
KAIZEN – Focusing on small improvements every day.
HARA HACHI BU – Practicing mindful eating and moderation to feel more energized throughout the day.
GANBARU – Being patient and calm when it comes to expecting results of something you did.
WABI SABI – Finding peace in imperfection recognize that nothing in life is perfect, including yourself and others.
KAKEIBO – Making a budget and stick to it, to feel less stressed and more motivated to tackle your other goals.
SHOSHIN – Approaching tasks with a beginner’s mindset.
SHINRIN YOKU - Spending time in nature to reduce stress and improve your mood.
The Program
Striking, Grappling, Weapons
We offer separate training classes for kids and adults covering multiple disciplines in all areas of martial arts, utilizing science and strategy to overcome size and strength, leveraging natural movement to achieve maximum efficiency, fluidity and power.
Our comprehensive curriculums incorporate time tested techniques and proven strategy that uniquely, blend traditional martial arts with modern combatives. This structure makes it possible to practice for self-defense, personal enrichment, health, fitness or as sport. It also makes it versatile with options to train with a partner, in a group or solo.
Training options cover striking, grappling, groundwork and weapons. Techniques include punching, kicking, joint manipulation, chokes, throws, submissions and weapons. This cross-training approach reaches across all major martial arts bringing you each of their specialized benefits in one convenient package. The result is a dynamic complete system that is simple, direct and effective for virtually any setting.
Science, Art, Philosophy
KIBUKAN®, the name of our system, is derived from asian symbolism meaning “Warrior House of Power” is a traditionally modern martial arts system that combines science, art and philosophy for a holistic pathway to better living, promoting health, balance and harmony as a way of life. SCIENCE that focuses on correct, efficient movement and breathing to heal and strengthen the body naturally for optimal performance based on physics to maximize efficiency, fluidity and functionality, regardless of age, size or build. ART that promotes a personal expression of power and creativity through the mastery of skill, self-discipline & strategy. PHILOSOPHY that encourages simplicity, efficiency and effectiveness as a basis in everyday life.
KIBUKAN® draws on the historically proven techniques and holistic practices inherently found in traditional martial arts combined with modern methods, scientifically quantified, structured and presented for current times. This structure makes it possible to practice for self-defense, personal enrichment, fitness or as a sport. It also makes it versatile with options to train with a partner, in a group or solo. This cross-training approach reaches across all major martial arts bringing you each of their specialized benefits in one convenient package. The result is a dynamic comprehensive system that is simple, direct and effective for virtually any setting.
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