Current Class Schedule

 
Saturday: (at Maine Shotokan located at 63 Elm St. Topsham)
Levels 1 and 2 – 9:00 am - 10:30 am (Open to all Students)
Level 3 - 10:30am - 12:00pm (5th kyu and above/permission by instructor)

The Teachings

Taijutsu (unarmed combat techniques) are grouped into several categories:

- Koshijutsu : a method of attacking tendons, ligaments,  nervous and muscular systems using the extremities of the bones.
- Koppojutsu : a method that utilizes the strengths and weaknesses of the bone structure.
- Dakentaijutsu : a combat method originating from koppojutsu and koshijutsu employed in the  context of close combat.
- Jutaijutsu : a combat method that originates from koppojutsu and koshijutsu and includes grappling, control strategies, dislocations, throws, strangulations, ground work, and counters and evasions against opponents techniques.
- Taihenjutsu : a method of active positioning that skillfully uses movement of the body and evasions, controlled falls, rolls and jumps.
- Heiho : the art of war or combat strategy
- Mokuso : a method that allows to become aware of the mind and body.

* From Kacem Zoughari's book : "L'ombre de la lumière" (translated from French to English)