This will an Introduction to Healing Shiatsu (Finger Pressure), Reiki (Energy Healing) and meditation. The Seminar focuses on self-care (You only be work on yourself).

This is not a class to taught Shiatsu and Reiki workshop but an introduction to health and healing. The scope of this workshop is not teaching but Exploration and sharing.

Topics of discussion

1. Differences between Western and Eastern Healing Arts.

2. What is Shiatsu?

3. What is Reiki?

4. Introduction to breathing and Meditation

5. Self-Care Take care of yourself through basic Shiatsu Makko ho ( Acupressure Yoga) and Reiki Self-Care Protocols.

A simple Reiju will be performed.

Professional and/or Experienced Shiatsu and Reiki practitioners are asked to attend to help chair and/or Floor sessions for both Shiatsu and Reiki (We have one table and 4 tatami mats available.

Instructor & Host: Charles O. Lucas

Charles has been training in the Bujinkan Dojo Budo & Ninpo taijutsu since 1992 and is a 5th dan and is a shidoshi licensed by the Bujinkan dojo of Japan and the Dojo-Cho of the Rukasu Budo Dojo. Charles study Shiatsu and Reiki in the 1990's as part of his training in martial arts. He has been practicing shiatsu off and on since 1995. He began him the study of Japanese Shiatsu under Shirley Roberts, she was a student of New York Budo and Graduate of both the Ohashiatsu Institute and at the Swedish Massage Institute in New York City; Charles continues his education in Shiatsu under Kumiko Kanayama.

Charles' explore of Japanese healing arts was a way to balance out his training in Japanese martial arts; during his time at New York Budo. He also learning First Aid and CPR was a requirement from Shodan (First Degree, Black Belt and A requirement for instructors), along with learning traditional Japanese resuscitation techniques.

Currently; Starting in 2013 after return from Japan and earning his godan (5th degree); Charles decide to train, study and practice Shiatsu and Reiki and complete is certifications and licensing.

Charles began seeing a connection between touch and wellness and want to explore and find a connection between Shiatsu and Reiki and under how ki moves through the body in and out. He began recently his study of Reiki under Michelle Shinagawa who during her studies combines Traditional Chinese Medicine and diagnosis with Reiki. Charles is study and completing his Shiatsu certification under his teacher Kumiko Kanayama and is completing Reiki Master Certification under Michelle Shinagawa. He is a Student at Queens Borough Comunity College Massage Therapy A.A.S. and the NY States MT License and practices other martial arts outside of the training, Aikido, Judo, and Iaido.

Takagi Yōshin-ryū Jūtai Jutsu 高木揚心流柔体術

Most famous in the Bujinkan as a "Bodyguard School" with fast and effective jujutsu techniques, and daisho sabaki (jujutsu while wearing both swords in the belt). Other techniques are based around bojutsu. It has been mixed with sumo techniques, Takenouchi Ryu jujutsu and others. Takagi Yoshin Ryu has been handed down together with Kukishinden Ryu for generations. The Takagi Yoshin Ryu uses many techniques that appear similar to judo and aikido, but goes further in that when the techniques are applied it's made difficult for the opponent to escape by rolling or break falling. These are very close quarter techniques with the opponent held close - a result of the techniques being developed in buildings. Students are taught to use speed, look the opponent in the eyes and use their impulse and weight. Also translated as "Heart of the Willow Tree School".

Kosen judo (高專柔道 Kōsen jūdō)

Kosen judo (高專柔道 Kōsen jūdō) is a variation of the Kodokan Judo Institute 公益財団法人講道館 competitive ruleset that was developed and flourished at the kōtō senmon gakkō (高等専門学校) (kōsen (高專)) technical colleges in Japan in the first half of the twentieth century. Kosen judo's rules allow for greater emphasis of ne-waza (寝技, ground techniques) than typically takes place in competitive judo and it is sometimes regarded as a distinct style of judo.[1]

Today, the term "kosen judo" is frequently used to refer to the competition ruleset associated with it that allows for extended ne-waza. Such competition rules are still used in the Nanatei Jūdō / Shichitei Jūdō (七帝柔道 Seven Imperials Judo) competitions held annually between the seven former Imperial universities. Similarly, there has been a resurgence in interest in Kosen judo in recent years due to its similarities with Brazilian jiu jitsu

Instructor:

Sean Askew Started the Bujinkan in 1984, he lived in Japan 15 years and lived in China for almost 4 years. Sean holds Jugodan (15th Degree) rank in the Bujinkan Dojo and a Sandan (3rd Degree) in Kosen Judo while he lived in Japan for ten years (1991-2001) and spent time training under Noguchi Shihan and Hatsumi Soke, as well as the Bujinkan, Dai-Shihan.

He also graduated from Sophia University with a degree in Japanese Language & History, and a minor in Japanese Religions during his stay in Japan.

His martial background includes Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Kosen Judo, and Japanese shoot-fighting.

Sean taught from his Bujinkan Kokusai Renkoumyo organization while living in the US from 2001 to 2006, at which time he moved back to Japan and settled in China. In 2011, he moved to Detroit, Michigan.

Price: At the Door $130.00 for both days. $65.00 for 1 day For Tickets and Early Bird Specials discounts click: Tickets