Endless Horizons Fukasa Kai

New Location!! First Floor of Coliseum Gym fitness complex, Allentown PA

2009-03-01T13:59:00.000-08:00

Endless Horizons Fukasa-Kai Dojo
...has just re-opened for classes in its first permanent location! Located on the first floor of the
Coliseum gym fitness complex in Allentown Pennsylvania, we finally have our own studio with permanent fixtures! More than having just a desk, sword rack and diplomas on the wall, we're part of a great gym too. Its a hardcore, neighbourhood gym style- and that's why we fit right in.

Just as before, we still offer traditional Japanese martial arts and intense body/mind conditioning; however we now have a fixed location and a place to finally call our dojo.

The more students have have through our doors, the more well-rounded our training will be and the more fun we'll have while pushing ourselves even further than last class. So come be a part of something brand new in the Allentown area- something unique, exhilarating and exciting- and come check out a Free trail class anytime!!

Classes offered now are:

Okinawan Kempo-Jutsu: Fist-Law, Art of War
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-7:30pm

Samurai Sword (Iaijutsu & Kenjutsu):
Tuesday & Thursday 7:30pm-8:30pm

Located at:
725 North 15th St.
Allentown PA
18102

As we grow as a Dojo, we'll be sure to expand our class offering to include more class times and more martial arts. Onegaisimasu!

Below are some pictures from one our Grand Opening Demos:

PA Trip '08

2008-02-07T21:25:00.000-08:00

( Jody, Sensei Nic, Soke, Soke-Dai, Andrew, Daniel)

Hakatsuru Kempo/Aikijutsu Clinic
Aikido Masters Self-Defense Academy

Pennsylvania Weekend Training at Nanguiola,
January 30- February 3rd

A Big Thanks to Soke, Soke-Dai, Sensei Dave and all of their respective students for welcoming us to train with them for the weekend!!!

Knife Class

2008-01-19T10:20:00.000-08:00

KNIFE CLASS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26th 12-2pm @ AC Multipurpose Classroom

Augment your training of either Aikido, Kempo-Jutsu or Samurai Sword by attending this clinic on Knife Fighting. Learn how to wield, attack, and defend against various knife attacks.

***This is especially helpfull for those learning the Samurai Sword as we wear the knife in our belts along with our swords as an auxillary weapon.

price of the clinic is $20 for 2 hours

price of wooden tanto is extra $7

register asap by emailing senseinic@hotmail.com let me know if you need a wooden tanto!
PS~ ONLY WOODEN TANTOS will be used in this Clinic!

New Samurai Sword Class offered through Endless Horizons at Laurier!!

2008-01-07T22:11:00.000-08:00

NEW SAMURAI SWORD CLASS!!!

Fukasa Ryu Iaijutsu/Kenjutsu

Endless Horizons Fukasa-Kai Dojo is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to study the ancient samurai sword arts of Fukasa Ryu Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu as a special interest class through Wilfrid Laurier University! With a lineage that dates back some 18 generations to the Yakota Samurai family in Japan, these techniques form part of a living tradition and are as beautiful as they are efficient. Don't miss out!!!

Laurier is even providing wooden Bokken for each student who signs up! Bokken will be kept in the training classroom at all times, but extras can be purchased through the Sensei for a fee.

Other equipment needed: Nothing else is necessary at this point, but a uniform or Gi is recommended as soon as possible. Then a wooden tanto (knife) will be necessary. Afterwards a Hakama and/or Keiogi and sword belt may be purchased through the Sensei at the students leisure.

This 2 hour class will be run once a week for two hours. Training will be rigorous. The two hours shall be broken down as follows:
1 hour of Iaijutsu
1 hour of Kenjutsu

Iaijutsu is the "Quick draw live blade sword art," and focuses on using the sword from the sheathed position. Not only does Fukasa-ryu Iaijutsu have a comprehensive set of katas which help perfect one's drawing technique, it also has a number of techniques for practical defense in combat.

To train in the Samurai Sword requires the utmost of concentration, discipline and persistence. A student of Iaijutsu is expected to be able to execute Sword techniques from the seated and standing positions as well as from a running scenario, similar to soldiers charging on a battlefield (this is commonly referred to as Batto-Jutsu).

Kenjutsu is a study of the unsheathed techniques of the Samurai Sword. In essence, we might refer to this phase as "fencing" which includes a variety of cuts, blocks, parries and evasive movements. Similar to Iaijutsu, there is a complete system of falling, rolling, and sword disarming techniques that is integral to the practice.

A student of Kenjutsu utilizes the Katana (live-blade), Iaito (drawing tool), Bokken (oak, Samurai Sword-like replica) and Suburito (oak, heavier version of the Bokken) exactly as it was intended to be used by the Samurai... as a cutting tool that is to be maneuvered painstakingly (to prevent it from malfunctioning) as it was the life-sustaining weapon of the Samurai and usually a family heirloom.

Tanto Class part 2 @ Waterloo Park

2007-04-10T01:27:00.000-07:00

Tanto Techniques to Augment your studies of Aikido or Kempo

This Sunday, April 15th from 12pm-2pm at the Waterloo Park, we will be having the continuation of our first Tanto class.

Bring your Tanto from the first class; there are a few left in stock for purchase if necessary.

Possible review session for those interested at 11am till 12pm, contact the Sensei for details if interested.

*Remember to dress appropriately for the weather! Let's hope for sun!

**Fee for the class must be payed before the class starts

Kata Shiho @ Waterloo Park

2007-04-10T01:11:00.000-07:00

"Fukasa Ryu Kata Shiho"

System of Depth, Four Winds Form

This Saturday, April 14th, show up at the Waterloo Park near the docks for a 2 hour class to review or learn from scratch, this Fukasa Ryu Form.

All Kempo students are highly encouraged to attend, but Aikido students are more than welcome as well! On top of being a part of the system of Kempo that we study, this Kata will give you all something to work on individually over the summer. All Fukasa Ryu students will benefit from this class, so email the Sensei if you plan to attend or have any questions at senseinic@hotmail.com

Hope to see you all there! And yes we will head to the Bubble Tea shop after our workout in the park!...remember to dress according to the weather!

*NOTE: This event is open EXCLUSIVELY to students of the Sensei in either Kempo or Aikido

*there will also be a fee payable to the Sensei BEFORE the class starts

Photos from the Winter Semester 2007

2007-03-27T14:53:00.000-07:00

After the Knife Class...

Ready to take the plunge on a Saturday morning...

Sensei instructs the Kempo Class...

Kempo Blocking Drills...

Practicing Te Uke

The Kempo-Jutsu Class was very well received here at Laurier!! Here's to a great semester and to continued training this Fall!!

Endless Horizons First 5th Kyu Aikidoka

2007-03-24T17:45:00.000-07:00

Congratulations are in order to Endless Horizons Fukasa-Kai's first students to have achieved the rank of 5th Kyu in Fukasa Ryu Aikido!

These students earned the rank of 5th Kyu after two semesters of dedicated and exemplary attendance in class, the acquisition and demonstration of proper technique, and a rigorous test performed this Saturday morning at the Waterloo Park, ...in the rain no less!

Keep up the good work; remember that you will now serve as examples for other students to look up to for their 5th Kyu, and know above all, that this is just the beginning...

Welcome to 5th Kyu! Rank- Gokyu, Formal Title- Shoden

Tanto Class at the AC Classroom

2007-03-16T10:04:00.000-07:00

Interested in adding a weapon to your Aikido or Kempo training? Come check out the Tanto class at the AC this Saturday, March 17th from 12pm till 2pm in the AC Classroom! Remember, the fee must be payed to Sensei BEFORE you can be given the wooden tanto and allowed to train with us. Also, this is open ONLY to students of the Sensei in either Aikido and/or Kempo...please register with Sensei in advance!

TWO SPOTS STILL OPEN!!!!

Tips for Refining Ki

2007-03-09T07:55:00.000-08:00

Relax completely, let your attention focus on your one point at your center, let theweightsettle naturally to the underside, develop awareness of the already extended ki or energy.

Breathe in as you gather and concentrate ki in your center. Breathe out as you extend it.

Breathe in as you enter and blend with the momentum, inertia, and timing of an attack. Breathe out as you execute a throw or immobilization technique.

Visualize the energy extending pas the physical limitations of the body.

Maintain a positive attitude.

Consistently and persistently practice with honest and genuine intent and intensity.

Let yourself become aware of the subtle flow of ki.

Aikido Fall 06 pics

2007-03-01T14:51:00.000-08:00

Some pictures of the fall 06 Aikido semester...

Scott practicing Kokyo Nage 2 with Katrina...

Timofey putting a Hadaka jimi on Igor while Tasha gets thrown around in the background...

Shihonage prep drills...

Fall 06 was a great Aikido semester, keep up the good work Aikidoka!

~Sensei Nic

Endless Horizons Fukasa Kai at Laurier!!

2007-03-01T14:25:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Endless Horizons Fukasa Kai!!

The Traditional Samurai Arts taught here at Wilfrid Laurier University!!

Arts offered;

Fukasa Ryu Kempo-Jutsu Tues. and Thurs from 8-9pm

Fukasa Ryu Aikido Tues. and Thurs from 9-10pm

Fukasa Ryu Iai/Kenjutsu (by private lessons only!)

We're well into our second semester of classes and training is starting to heat up! (Literally too, with the classroom heater making its own decisions!) Snow days here and there but the Saturday morning classes are picking up and making up for lost time! Please check out the site for updates and occasional pictures of you all in action!

For inquiries, prospective students, questions or comments, as always feel free to contact me at

senseinic@hotmail.com

See you all in the Dojo!

Best Regards,

~Nicolas Fulton, Sensei