what is chikaraken?

Chikara is a Japanese word for power and ken is a Japanese word for sword. In Kenjutsu, (combat sword), one strategic goal is to make the warrior so linked with the sword that any thought automatically generates a complement action and the warrior becomes extraordinarily powerful. We use these words for our organization because we seek to empower each individual with enough knowledge and physical capability to cut through any challenge. Challenges range from mental to physical, from non-physical use of force to self-defense.

why consider this course?

An assault can happen to you or a loved one at any time or place. It’s not a matter of reading statistics and thinking it always happens to someone else. We must be prepared to protect ourselves and/or others when a threatening situation occurs. Most crime awareness organizations such as the FBI, Police Departments, etc., encourage people to learn more about how to increase awareness of their surroundings and to learn some valid form of self-protection. Most acknowledge also, that if someone is resistant when assaulted there is a higher probability of surviving with their life than when someone who gives up or "hopes" nothing bad will happen to them.

what techniques are taught?

1. The principles of Law as related to the escalation or de-escalation of a threatening situation

2. The use of the natural weapons of the body and mind as a whole to fend off and control an attack

3 How to adapt the different techniques and principles to control the situation as well as the aggressor

4. How to incorporate a common object for use as a weapon

5. How to fall to the ground safely and setup for ground defenses

6. Meditation and awareness exercises are available as well as,

7. Special stretching and breathing techniques

8. Hundreds of examples are given and most defenses will develop naturally with continual practice

These techniques and principles taught can be utilized by anyone wanting to learn.

in summary____________________________

Chikaraken focuses on those interested in "short-programs" such as self-defense or those interested is exploring a particular topic ( e.g., Confrontational Strategies®, Colorado Law and the Liabilities in the Use of Force, The Victim Attitude®, Body Language of Combat (Using Attitude-Postures), use of various weapons (e.g., knife, sword, gun, etc.,). Additional areas of study are fighting from a wheel chair, fighting with loss of sight, and fighting with any physical disadvantage relative to the attacker (e.g., size, age, injury or loss).

In this course you won’t need to have abnormal strength or be athletically inclined to learn skills of self-protection. Throughout the sessions individualized attention is given as much as possible. The hours are flexible to coincide with everyone’s schedule and the rates are extremely reasonable.

protect yourself with chikaraken
(SPECIALLY DESIGNED SELF-PROTECTION PROGRAMS)
telephone: (303)232-2429