R Y U K O S E I S H I N
James
Benson has studied various forms of Chinese (Wushu)
and Japanese (Bujutsu) since 1966.
Most notably, Black Tiger Boxing, Xinyiquan, Bajiquan and Tongbeiquan of the Ma family
tradition.
Wu and Li family Yiquan
and Baquazhang of the Ma and Sun
families.
Mr.
Benson has also trained with various instructors of Oyama Karate (orthodox), studied as a member of Hombu within Nippon Shorinji Kempo
(Tadotsu, Kagawa Ken) and is a direct student of Yagyu Family Bugei (Nara Ken).
As an active security escort and student of Rinzai,
Mr. Benson was given the Bugo (fighting name) of
“Byakkoseiganryu”. Byakkoseiganryu
translates from Japanese into English as: “White Tiger Blue Eyed
Dragon”. This Bugo prompted the name of Ryukoseishin (Spirit of the Dragon and Tiger).
Ryokoseishin Goshinjutsu was in-turn founded and created in 1991 by
James Benson while living in Zentsuji, (birthplace of
Kukai)
Ryukoseishin
Goshinjutsu consists of several sub elements:
·
Black Tiger Boxing
The
powerful movements of the Ma Family Black Tiger School as taught to James
Benson as a first generation direct student of Dr. Li Ahn
Wai of Xinjiang.
·
Six
Harmony Eight Ultimate Method
An aggressive, no nonsense, brutally effective method of close quarter combat
developed by Mr. Benson as direct result specific to his 40+ years of training
in Xinyi, Baji and Tongbei.
·
Natural Power Fist
Sometimes referred to as “Standing
Zen”, training in this method promotes a harmonious merger of intent and action.
As all physical action follows thought or intent, the ultimate goal of training
in this method is to “empty the spirit” into the channels that join
mind and body. Once this state is achieved, response and
“processing” time between intent and action are shortened. This
in-turn also shortens any hesitation time typically associated with converting
the potential to the kinetic.
·
Five Element Sixty Four Treasure Method
This is the only Taoist method taught
within the Bugeikan.
Based upon the traditional approach of the Ma and Sun Families.
The goal being to blend five elements of nature with 64 variables or methods of
“change” as described in the I-Ching.
·
Yagyukebujutsu
Research dedicated
to the family forms of combat developed by the original inhabitants of the Setouchi Chiho and
·
Rinzai Zen (Takuan
Orthodox)
The original Zen method of
the Yagyu Clan as taught by Takuan.
Mr. Benson is a direct student of Reverend Hashimoto, Chief priest of Hotokuji and Director of the Yagyu
Family Fencing Hall (Masakizaka Ken Zen Dojo) in
Ryukoseishin Sogo
Bujutsu is taught privately in both the
Please address all inquiries to:
J Benson
(570) 476-4482