The name 'Liikan' is composed of two words, Lii and Kan which are the names for the 'I Ching' (Chinese Book of Changes) symbols, Fire and Water. This also reflects on the nature and sources of our core system, Japanese Jiu Jitsu (Ju Jutsu) and Chinese Kung Fu. In the Finnish language, Liikan has a different meaning implied, hence the use of a hyphen (Lii-Kan) when writing in Finnish. For more info, see 'What's in a name'.
All integrated into a practical, more natural and flowing style style of self-defence, with:
The core of our martial arts system is Shorinjitsu, to which, many other facets/schools of knowledge have been added in modern times to create the umbrella Lii-Kan Jitsu personal security and protection system. So what is Shorinjitsu?
Ju Jutsu with a Taste of Kung Fu and the Touch of Kyusho Shorinjitsu is a martial art, primarily derived from Japanese Jiu Jitsu and augmented by Chinese Kung Fu, hence the oft-applied description, 'KungFu-JiuJitsu'. For more info about Shorinjitsu, its origins and lineage, go to About us. Nowadays, Shorinjitsu has also been further influenced by and, incorporated aspects of several other styles, in particular Kung Fu systems such as Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Praying Mantis and Shaolin White Crane. A third tier of imported expertise comes from Kali/Escrima, Kyusho Jitsu (Vital/nerve Points) and Katori (Japanese Weapons System). The effect (result) is to create a much more flexible, flowing and natural style of movement and action than most other Ju Jutsu schools that makes it easier to learn, personalise and hence as efficient as it is effective. The system has also been modernised with the inclusion of modern disciplines and knowledge systems from psychology (e.g. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and sports psychology), to criminology, security and risk management. This includes modern security guarding and supervision skills drawn from work experience. In a nutshell we can say that...
Lii-Kan Jitsu is clearly NOT a cultural antique, nor a combat sport. Neither is it a crude and clumsy quick-fix, half-baked partial art with self-defence tack-i-ons. Lii-Kan Jitsu is a personal security and risk management system that was conceived and designed to be true to Martial Art ideals, in that it remains consistent with traditional martial ways of war, but, in keeping with real street-life and moderated by modern pedagogy. It is a Personal Security and Risk Management System in which, modern-day self-defence, conflict intervention, security and risk management are fully integrated as part of the main style and training programme along with various other supporting activities we call 'Side Arts'. Not a sport or just another hobby but, 'Life Skills For Life'. Now, Join us |
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