International Curators

In this article, we explore the many avenues of training and teaching that our different disciplines coincide in the formation of able practitioners.
The primary objectives of the practice of the martial arts taught at World Union Budo Sosa-Kai are the physical, mental, and spiritual development of our members, and consequently strengthening their discipline and self-confidence, as well as creating a united family based on the human values necessary for the good and peace in the world.
World Union Budo Sosa-Kai practices the teaching of a systematic training methodology to improve the physical, mental, and spiritual state, to learn a correct self-defense or Self-defence, emphasizing self development and discipline.
The Martial Arts not only encourage the individual to overcome challenges and discover his physical and mental potential, but also to know his weaknesses and limitations to turn them into opportunities that will into opportunities that force him to seek constant self-improvement. Every person must learn to be responsible for his or her actions and recognize that by helping his or her partner, he or she grows mutually. Respect for oneself is crucial, as well as for one's companions. Any person can practice Martial Arts regardless of race, religion, origin, color, gender, age, and political creed.
KARATEDO, the traditional philosophical art of Empty Hand Self Defense This Martial Art exhorts a healthy way of life. It provides a systematic training for the whole body as a method of self-defense. The correct use of feet and hands to defend against surprise attacks using blocks and counterattacks, as well as displacements, speed coordination, control, strength, and execution are fundamental in the training of this martial art.
RYU KYU KOBUDO, The traditional art of Self-Defense with Weapons. This Martial Art refers to the use of a tool as an extension of the body to achieve greater focus, execution, coordination, and technique. To obtain Black Belt in this art the student must handle five different weapons: Bo, Sai, Tonfa, Kama and Nunchaku.
TAI-JUTSU, traditional art of Intelligent Self-Defense in the Street. This Martial Art is focused on real situations that people face in the street. Instant reaction is required for good self-defense. The training is well methodized for displacements, escapes, and counter-attack techniques against one or more attackers. Also, this training includes self-defense against attacks by individuals armed with sticks or sharp objects such as knives, swords, machetes, and others (Kon-Dori & Tanto-Dori).
NINPO or NINJUTSU, traditional art of the Strategic Warrior. This Martial Art requires a strict training to obtain from the student vitality and fast counter-attack techniques. It requires jumping techniques, walking, falling and offensive techniques for a good performance in defense.
IAIDO, the traditional art of the living Sword that includes drawing, cutting, cleaning, and sheathing.This martial art seeks to develop techniques for the joint work of mind and body. The movements of unsheathing, the way of executing cuts, cleaning the sword before sheathing and the sheathing of the sword back to its place are practiced.
In any of the Martial Arts that you practice in our organization, you will find your Satori: Enlightenment.

About the author

This article was written by María Sosa, one of our in-house Budo historians dedicated to research and document the different ways Japanese Martial Arts came to America.