Tegatani International Systems

Nei Chi Course - next in the series

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen

The next course in the series will be presented by Professor J Holt.

It will be held on Sunday 5th September, 2010.

If you did not attend the last course module and would like to attend this then please contact the site administrator for details and to confirm your place

Nei Chi Series of Courses

The series will be led by Professor Holt throughout. The elements of the series developed by Professor Holt will build on the the lessons and techniques taught in the earlier ones providing a grounding and development in this infrequently taught and little understood area of martial arts. Future reviews of the courses will therefore not be posted, other than to note that they have taken place.

**************** 2010 ******************

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 25th July, 2010

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 27th June, 2010

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 16th May, 2010

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 11th April, 2010

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 28th February, 2010

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 31st January, 2010

**************** 2009 ******************

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 6th December, 2009

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 8th November, 2009

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 4th October, 2009

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 6th September, 2009

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 19th July, 2009

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 7th June, 2009

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 19th April, 2009

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 8th March, 2009

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 25th January, 2009

**************** 2008 ******************

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 23rd November, 2008

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 5th October, 2008

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 17th August, 2008

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 29th June, 2008

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 25th May, 2008

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 13th April, 2008

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 2nd March, 2008

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 3rd February, 2008

**************** 2007 ******************

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 9th December, 2007

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 7th October, 2007

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 1st April 2007

Thanks to those who attended the Nei Chi course on Sunday 1st April. This was the second of a series of in-depth courses.

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 25th February 2007

Thanks to those who attended the Nei Chi course on Sunday 25th February.

This introductory, in-depth course, led by Professor Holt throughout and was extremely well received. It consisted of a series of formal lectures, interspaced with some practical Nei Chi exercises. Question and answer sessions finished off each section of the course.

Monji course

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 28th January 2007

This one off course focused on the Monji or emblem of the Tegatani systems.

The emblem has had five incarnations in all, rather appropriate considering that one of the main concepts of the emblem is the five bars, representing the five elements, five senses, five 'c's and many other things that come in the number five.

Professor Holt started the course with a lecture on the emblem and how it had been designed and developed over the years.

The first version of the badge with it's double concentric circles and spokes still represents many of the concepts present in the current day emblem, those of inner and outer strength, protection and perfection and other aspects of the system.

The badge was then developed to include a clenched fist simplifying the mystery that the original badge was creating.

The third version, a samurai type figure and a universally recognisable one; was soon replaced with the design that most present day Tegatani-ka would probably refer to as 'the old badge' with the yin and yang symbol, the five bars and the outer circle.

The present version includes this emblem and has the addition of the dragon and tiger, contained in the outer box. This is the version as seen on this website. The continuity of the original principals, being observed throughout the changes and only being enhanced through the years. Throughout the lecture references were made to past students and sensei of the systems and to the many famous people that have come across the Tegatani system.

After the lecture, the class were then shown some technique that continued on the theme of the emblem. These included tiger and dragon technique. The mixed class practiced these under the supervision of Professor Holt.

Aiki-Jitsu Course

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 3rd December 2006

This course in the series continued the Aiki Jutsu theme, this time focusing on Ashi (leg) movements. Professor Holt took the class through movements including an exercise not seen by the student's before and using a chair - which gave the legs an internal workout. Techniques followed and for the first time in this series defence against kicks were shown. Other techniques were then taught to the class, with the focus continuing on the legs.

A slideshow lecture was then given on the relationship between some of the Aiki Jutsu attitudes and movements, and some of the Nei-Chi influences that affect the movements.

The course ended with a question and answer session and some meditation

Aiki-Jitsu Course

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 29th October 2006

The 8th course in this series proved to be the most in depth and comprehensive course so far. The session started with Professor Holt going into depth about the five elements, talking the class through how the movement involved with the elements should be performed at different grade levels. The class then practiced the movement, implementing adjustments that Professor Holt had made to individuals.

The students were then shown a slideshow, which featured information and technique that had been learnt on previous courses; this was further explained, with a question and answer session proving to be very informative to everyone present. Amongst the topics discussed was the Universal Pattern Diagram. The class was then refreshed on the techniques that had been done previously; corrections being made where needed by Professor Holt, who circulated around the dojo, giving individual attention to each student. The emphasis of the session was generally on the five elements and also of using the top half of the body and focusing on Ude (arm), rather than Ashi (leg), which will be covered on the next course.

All in all, yet another enjoyable and informative course.

Aiki-Jitsu Course

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 15th May 2006

The 5th in the series of aiki jutsu courses produced another enjoyable and interesting course. Professor Holt took the class throughout and the emphasis, on this occasion, was on ‘yubi’ or the thumb. The warm up consisted of a series of exercises that ‘worked’ the thumbs in preparation for the techniques that were to follow. One of these exercises included the use of bottle tops from beer bottles!

The techniques that followed included recaps of previous technique, but the slight change of grip and emphasis caused by usage of the thumbs made the techniques more effective. Another course is planned for the 18th of June and is already eagerly anticipated by those who were present.

Aiki-Jitsu Course

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 2nd April 2006

The fourth course in this series, started with a thorough recap and lecture from Professor Holt, revision was done and notes taken to ensure continuity in the training. A further addition to the chi exercises was taught by Sensei J. Dearden, then, after practicing earlier technique, the class was shown some new ones from Professor Holt.

Another enjoyable course, with the next one already pencilled in for May 14th.

Most of the faces were now familiar with a couple of additions being Shaun and Lee Whitehead from Cobra Karate Club.

Aiki-Jitsu Course

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 26th February 2006

The third course in this series continued the themes of the previous two. The cross sections of grades were treated to another session of varied and new content.

Professor Holt took the class through the warm up routine, which again featured exercises that were new to the class and though the movements involved were not as obviously strenuous to a 'typical' warm up, they provided the effect needed to execute the techniques and movements that were to follow later.

Among the exercises, several of them involved the use of the obi (belt)

Professor Holt then demonstrated a range of technique, after which, the class paired up and practiced. Disengagements from grabs and hold and evasion from pushes and strikes were countered using the principals taught on earlier courses i.e. 'enter when pulled', 'turn when pushed'.

Yet another enjoyable and well received course.

Another one is planned for the future, please keep checking this website or use the 'enquiries' link on this site's homepage for further details.

Aiki-Jitsu Course

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 8th January 2006

This was the second in a series of courses themed on Aiki-Jutsu and continued to explore and expand on the principals involved.

After a relaxed type of warm-up, Professor Holt led the class through some specific exercises relating to hand movements. These included a variety of finger spreading, bending and rolling moves. Following a recap on technique learnt on the previous course, Professor Holt then went on to show the class some more advanced movements. These included Ten Kan and Irimi technique. A group photo was taken and certificates presented before the Rei out.

Talk afterwards, was of what had been learnt and of looking forwards to the next course which is due to be set for late February.

Aiki-Jitsu Course

Budokai Karate Kempo Club, Liberal Club, Darwen - 20th November 2005

Aiki Jitsu was the theme of the training session held at Darwen Liberal Club on the 20th November – another chance for members of Darwen, Rishton and Nelson clubs to mingle and train, under the instruction of Professor Holt.

To warm up with, Professor Holt took the students through a series of exercises which related to the training and technique that was to follow.

These were performed individually and then with a partner with the emphasis being put on the correct posture and the breathing methods involved.

The content of the course focused on principals that were then applied to the various moves that were taught. These principals included “Enter when pulled”, “Turn when pushed” and “Overcome by yielding”

Another enjoyable course, with the promise of more to follow in the New Year, check this site for details.

Kempo Course

Albion Mill Dojo in Blackburn held on Sunday 31st August, 10.00-12.00pm

A mixed bag of senior grades attended the latest Kempo course at the Albion mill dojo.

After a loose warm up, we were joined on the mat by Professor Holt, who proceeded to warm up the class in an alternative way. The mild warm up movements were followed by some stance exercises that were not quite as mild! Meanwhile, we were told the origins of the exercises and how they would be performed in Japanese Dojos.

The lesson followed, starting with blocking and countering movements which were varied throughout the training. Later we were shown some techniques, that were different to what most of us had seen with everyone learning something. As the course went on we were left to run through some standard basic techniques that we train in at our own Dojos, while Professor Holt overlooked proceedings and gave variations on what was being done. Another interesting and varied course.

Kempo Course

Albion Mill Dojo in Blackburn held on Sunday the 9th of March, 10.00-12.00pm

A relaxed atmosphere greeted the arrivals to the first of the two Kempo courses run by Professor Holt this year at the Albion mill dojo.

The class was of mixed ages and grades and included practitioners from various clubs.

Professor Holt took the lesson, which started with a warm up consisting of a series of arm and leg movements as a prelude to the Kempo techniques that were to follow.

To start with, the class was taken through five Kempo fist forms - Nukite, Hiraken, Seiken, Koken and Sto. The class was then split into partners and instructed in techniques involving these forms, under the guidance of Professor Holt and helped by Sensei J. Dearden.

The class was then taken through a series of Kempo combination movements, some of which had ancient origins. Professor Holt explained the origins of these movements and then went on to show the modern day Kempo applications to these moves.

The course lasted 2 hours and the time seemed to fly by, with all that was crammed into it. It seemed to be enjoyed by all those present and, as often happens on mixed club gatherings, old acquaintances were renewed. No doubt, most of those present will be at the next one later in the year.

**Professor Holt's 50th Anniversary Seminar**

Albion Mill Dojo in Blackburn, 2nd September 2001

For directions www.multimap.com

To celebrate the fiftieth year in Martial Arts of Professor J. Holt, the Basho 2001 lived up to its name.

'Basho' (gathering), on this occasion meant a gathering of students and instructors, from many local clubs, most of whom having links to Professor Holt, some going back many years.

When entering the dojo, the friendly atmosphere was only added to by the Japanese background music. After warming up, Sensei Parker lined everyone up and introduced Professor Holt to the mat. The course content was of traditional Japanese weapons and some lesser known ones.

There were three matted areas and the class was split up and rotated. On one mat was Professor Holt; on another mat was Sensei Parker with Sensei Jones on the third.

On Professor Holt's mat we were given a talk about the various types of ropes, cords and strings that were often carried by Samurai warriors. Then we were shown some of the applications of these weapons. Getting to grips with these weapons require practice, but the martial uses to them soon becomes obvious, from there on, we were taught and lectured on a variety of weapons including Hanbo, Hi-Jo Tanbo, Dajio, and finally a Japanese battle axe (Ono)

On Sensei Parker and Sensei Jones' mats we were put through routines of unarmed Kata, in-groups and individually, leading to Kata with weapons leading to techniques and applications for that particular weapon. These weapons included Bo, Tong-Fa, Nunchaku, Sai and others. Other instructors either helped out or worked together and there were many an exchange of ideas between them, everyone learning something new.

All too soon it was time to Rei out, in the closing words it was said, that Professor Holt was a true pioneer in Martial Arts. Following this Professor Holt was presented with gifts from some of the Sensei's, these included a bonsai, a large bottle of whisky, and a beautiful samurai figurine from Sensei Parker's club.

The day finished with a round of applause and handshakes all round.