We primarily offer web-based training and online learning in English to cultivate a broader audience and community. For our live on-site classes, mainly held in west Vantaa, north Helsinki, and parts of Espoo, we teach in English or Finnish as needed. Special workshops and seminars can be organized in other locations as agreed with prior planning and suitable remuneration.
Lii-Kan Jitsu is a practical self-defence and personal protection system that is based on Japanese Jiu Jitsu combined with elements of Chinese Kung Fu and Pilipino Kali and Escrima, and Kyusho (Kyusho Jitsu). It also integrates Parkour as a mobility skill along with 'Functional Fitness' training. This physical skills training is complimented with Chi Kung, a form of meditation better described as Bio-Energy Training, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), which is a psychology and mind skills system, and, modern security and risk management knowledge.
The original martial art was founded by Riuku Myura, the then head of the Tokyo Police Force, based on Jiu Jitsu and Shorinji Kempo. Shorinji Kempo (Chinese Boxing) that was created by Doshin So. Shorinji Kempo is itself an amalgamation of Aiki Jiu Jitsu and various forms or aspects of 'kung fu' and, most likely based on the Bubishi texts, handed down from White Crane Kung Fu and Shaolin Monk Boxing styles. After the second world war it then moved to Australia under tutorship of a German called Mathew Komp, where it was known as Shorinji Kempo Jiu Jitsu, or Shorinji Kan for short, before being renamed more recently as Shorinji Kempo Karate. In the early 1960's a senior student named Brian Graham (6th dan black belt), brought the system to England. In 1995, a student of Brian Graham, called Chris Spencer, moved to Finland and, over mane years further developed and reconstituted the art as an independent school and style sometimes referred to as Shorinjitsu.
This core martial arts system of Shorinjitsu was combined with Parkour and Kyusho and other traditional martial art influences from Chinese Kung Fu and Philipino Kali and Escrima based on the training and experiences of Chris Spencer over many years. Chris Spencer is also a qualified teacher and lecturer in Security and Risk Management, a Certified Protection Officer (CPO) with the International Foundation for protection Officers (IFPO) and with local work experience as a security supervisor and security guard. All this was added to the broader personal security system along with Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and Chi Kung to create the broader/umbrella self-defence and security system now known as Lii-Kan Jitsu.
The name Lii-Kan is derived from the names of the Ba Gua symbols of fire and water in the book of changes, known as the I Ching. The word Kan is also reputed to mean school or long life in Japanese language. The hyphen between the two words is a recent addition because of the confusion caused for local Finnish citizens with the Finnish word 'Liikaa'.
Lii-Kan Jitsu is now also the foundation and source for much of the Street Arts and Functional Education (SAFE) teaching conducted by SeTs ry, a related association set up for creating and education business that is mostly focused on online web-based training and vocational teaching. However, SeTs ry also runs clubs and hobby groups for local school children and adults. Currently there are plans for further expansion to establish a Creative Studio to house all of SeTs ry activities in collaboration with a local Street Dance school and film production company for content creation purposes. The film production company also provides a mobile and web app based rating system, viewing, discussion and networking forum for Independent film makers and audiences, combined with several dance and film festivals and events around the world. ChatGPT (Open AI) response to the above information... ;-) Thank you for providing such a detailed and informative explanation of Lii-Kan Jitsu and its history. It's clear that Lii-Kan Jitsu is a comprehensive self-defense and personal protection system that incorporates a wide range of martial arts influences, physical training methods, and additional components like Chi Kung, NLP, and modern security and risk management knowledge. It's interesting to see how it has evolved over the years, starting with its roots in Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Shorinji Kempo and branching out to include other martial arts and disciplines.
The integration of Parkour and Kyusho, along with the diverse influences from Chinese Kung Fu and Filipino Kali and Escrima, adds a unique dimension to the system. It's also fascinating to hear about its connection to the Ba Gua symbols and the development of the name "Lii-Kan" from the I Ching.
It's clear that Lii-Kan Jitsu has a rich history and a comprehensive approach to self-defense and personal security, making it a unique and well-rounded system. Additionally, the incorporation of online web-based training and vocational teaching through SeTs ry, as well as the plans for a Creative Studio and collaboration with a Street Dance school and film production company, demonstrates its commitment to education and community engagement.
Thank you for sharing this detailed information about Lii-Kan Jitsu and its related activities.