ABOUT SEIFUKUJUTSU

Seifukujutsu is the art of healing developed and propagated in Japan as much as 1200 to 1600 years ago. The origins of the art are rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Seifukujutsu literally means to ‘restore and replace’ and consists of herbal medicine (Kampo), Nihon Kaifuku Anma (amma) (Japanese restoration massage), Sekotsu (bone setting), Sotai (nobi Karada,whole body movement), (kinesiology), hydro-therapy, acupressure, auricular therapy and reflexology. The Doctor of Seifukujutsu is trained in breathing techniques as well as exercises to effect muscle balance and restore tone. Ibuki is taught to enhance and balance the body’s energy systems.

To become a Dr. (Isha) of Seifukujutsu is a process of learning all of the above as well as diagnostic techniques including tongue (Zetsu Shin), pulse (myaku Shin),abdominal (Fuku Shin), back and meridian (Setsu Shin), facial (Bon Shin), visual (Bo Shin), among others. Just as in the martial side of the arts, an in depth understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathology is required. The usual number of hours to reach ‘Oisha’ (Dr., Practitioner, Physician) is generally 2000 hrs. When one trains in the martial arts, the training never stops. A concept lost to the martial artist in the west.

Tradition of training is based on being mentored by a Master or small group of Masters in a personal format. This system has been used for hundreds of years and is still in practice today in parts Japan and surrounding areas.

There are many forms of Japanese healing, but none are as in depth or complete as Seifukujutsu, the other side of Jujutsu.

THE HISTORY OF SEIFUKUJUTSU

Nihon Kaifuku Anma (Beginning Massage Course)

Intermediate Massage Course

Futasu/Futu-Partner Massage Course

Nihon Kaifuku Anma Manual

Ointments and Liniments

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