Shunkenkan Ju-Jitsu hold Open Day to showcase the teachings martial arts warriors
Fire and Ice Boxing Club make a guest appearance to demonstrate the technical differences.
Despite contrasting techniques, a common theme sits at the core.
Shunkenkan Ju-Jitsu hosted Fire and Ice Boxing Club for an Open Day to demonstrate the shared passions and technical differences between the two combat arts. Adding a weapons seminar for good measure, the public February 4 event was aimed at showcasing the advantages of practising Ju-jitsu while giving the guest boxers a chance to demonstrate the sweet science.
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Shunkenkan’s 1st Dan Sensei Adrian van der Werken led the collaboration along with Sensei’s Shane and Jason van Niekerk, 6th and 2nd Dans, respectively.
“These Senseis have a wealth of experience and this was evident in the quality of their presentations. The boxers of Fire and Ice Boxing showed that they are very good at what they do. The interaction between the different arts was incredible,” stated Sensei Adrian.
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Opening up on his passion for teaching Japanese martial art, Sensei Adrian says, “to see a person grow in Ju-jitsu and see their skills mature is humbling. It also shows you, again and again, the impact Ju-Jitsu has on a person’s everyday life. You can see their self-confidence grow and their skills, techniques and abilities get better and better month after month.”
The ethos of Shunkenkan Ju-Jitsu teaches respect, courage and discipline with integrity.
“Above all, this is an honour. Honour guides you in your decision-making and your everyday life,” asserts Sensei Adrian. This was the first of what plans to be many more as the dojo looks to expand the teachings throughout the community.
