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The following is a list of topics to be included on this website.  If a topic does not carry a link, this means that I have not yet included the information.  Please be patient, there is a great deal to upload, however, let me know if you need anything specific so that I can prioritise the material I am preparing.
Please note that there is no fixed framework of philosophical thought within Shinseido beyond having respect for other peoples viewpoints and never impinging upon the rights of others.  Therefore the pages listed below are a reflection of the member writer's beliefs, hence constituting a facet of Shinseido understanding, but never of Shinseido dogma.  As a member of Shinseido, if you wish to submit your own viewpoints for publication upon this website (under any category or head) please submit them to Roger Sheldon.
   
 

 

 

Shinsei Blog
   
   
Main headings
   
 

For the new student
 

Historical
 

Health and Exercise
 

Technique exercises (waza)
 

Shinsei no Kata (the contemporary forms of Shinseido)
 

Pairs work
 

Theory
 

SHINSEIDO PhilosophY
 

SHINSEIDO Practical modules 
 

SHINSEIDO Theoretical modules
 

OTHER RELATED ARTS
 

Shinsei Kan member's profiles
   
   
For the new student
Four aspects of the nature of Shinsei

Dojo Kun:  Training hall precepts and oath

Copyright notice

Introduction to basic training
Historical

The Story of Shinseido - Roger Sheldon's early training

Some old photos of Shinsei sensei
Old 1975 video clip of Roger Sheldon (right click to save target as...)

Old 1975 video clip of Roger Sheldon and student (right click to save target as...)

Old Riverhead dojo (Riverhead Memorial Hall 1979-1998)

New Riverhead dojo (Riverhead Village Hall from 1999)
Health and Exercise
Simple shiatsu warm up  (basic shiatsu warm up)
Simple self administered shiatsu   (Do In)
About warm-up exercises (The art of junbi undo taiso)
Some basic warm-up exercises  (basic warm up)
Notes on water consumption
Technique exercises (waza)
Basic Techniques Exercise
Stance Exercise   (currently shelved)
Evasion Exercise   (currently shelved)
Bridging Exercise   (currently shelved)
Reverse Hand Exercise  (currently shelved)
Punching (Thrusting) Exercise   (currently shelved)
Striking Exercise   (currently shelved)
Breathing and Meditative Exercise  (currently shelved)
Smashing exercise (knees and elbows)  (currently shelved)

Kicking Exercise
Shinsei NO Gata (the contemporary forms of Shinseido)
The definitive description of Kata Shinzen
The definitive description of Kata Tenzen (part 1)
The definitive description of Kata Tenzen (part 2)
Additional notes on Kata Tenzen (editorial, vital points etc. unfinished)
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            The definitive performance of Kata Shinsei (Old version)
Part 1: Text
Part 2: Text
Part: 1 video clips
Part: 2 video clips
Linking Shinzen and Shinsei into Long Form
Basic vital points list (re Shinsei Kyugata parts 1 and 2)
Kata Tenshu   (currently shelved)
Kata Yamanakute  (currently shelved)
Pairs work
List of Informal Pairs Exercises
Yakusoku gumite: Formal Pairs Exercises
Compromise free sparring
 

Simple analysis of stick defence
       
     
Theory

Twelve scenarios and rules for staying safe
  Fundamental response options

Student's Higher Studies Theory paper
SHINSEIDO PhilosophY

About the name Shinseido

Perceptions and knowing
Four aspects of the nature of Shinsei 

The place of the power of love
The way that cannot be described
The peaceful mind
Communicating the way
Sayings
Shinseido - a vehicle through which to realise enlightenment

Duality:  The Continuum Principle - Yin Yang

Nonduality:  Introduction with some definitions
Dialogue between a dualist and a nondualist (unfinished)

The Art of Peace
An encounter

Eve
Gaia
God and Religion
The primeval atom    

Race

The Frog in the Well
The purpose of human existence
The Soul
Tao Te Ching: Lao Tse

Togetherness

Universal Energy

Shinsei's friendship pebbles

Tactile communication:  The power of a handshake, the power of a hug
   
   
Project 5 philosophy
     
 

Course notes philosophy
  Shinseido philosophy regarding physical intervention
  Communication
  Protective (physical) intervention is communication
 

The art of hands
 

A hierarchy of response
 

In memoriam: Kim Bower
   
   
Project 5 practical modules
   
 

Project 5 course notes practical
  Introduction to practical exercises
  Saying hello to a partner
  Talking and holding hands
 

Milling and spatial awareness
 

Basic intrinsic energy generation exercise: Shaking the hands
 

Holding an energy ball between the hands
 

Equilibrium and centring
  Yielding and centring
  Intent and centring
  Strength and centring
 

Therapeutic touch (simple list to be expanded into article)
 

Therapeutic touch (detailed diagram)
 

Visualizing a violent situation
 

Response to the invasion of your personal space
  A response sequence
  Confrontation and range of emotions
  Forms of therapeutic touch
 

Lateral evasion
 

Transient guiding techniques
 

Sustained guiding techniques
  Redirecting hands
  Switching
  Random sustained guiding
 

Guiding
 

Circular releasing techniques
 

Isolating the hand
  Leverage
  Response to kicking assaults
  Additional
 

 
 

Gestural and tactile aspects
 

Holding
 

Introduction to the holding procedures
  History of the holding procedures
 

The under-arm hold (text and pictures)
  The under-arm hold (video clip)
  The over-arm hold (text and pictures)
  The over-arm hold (video clip)
 

The shoulder hold (text and pictures)
 

The shoulder hold (video clip 1)
 

The shoulder hold (video clip 2)
 
 
SHINSEIDO Theoretical modules
     

What is behaviour that challenges?

Fundamental theories of aggression

Fundamental forms of dysfunctional behaviour
Some causes of behaviour that challenges the service
Reactive aggression stairways
What helps to sustain dysfunctional behaviour?

Statutory law

Initial response to violent behaviour
 

Bullying and the nature of intentional behaviours
 

A hierarchy of bullying traits or the Instrumental aggression stairway
  Consequences as a response option
 

Victimology
  Response rules in respect of bullying behaviour
Good non-verbal communication is essential
The continuum principle  (a simple list of opposites only)

Strategies for instilling greater confidence

Aspects regarding attitude

Modes of personal interaction
Five archetypal modes of response
Five archetypal modes of response model
How I respond in conflict situations

How I handle conflict situations (questionnaire)

Submissiveness

Aggressiveness

Manipulativeness
Assertiveness

Creating a good relationship
Handling conflict situations
Enhancing modes of interaction
Communication zones

Signs of impending hostility

Some precepts that underpin Shinseido thought

More Shinseido precepts
Basic core assessment analysis
Ten tools for effective listening
Working definitions

Types of therapeutic touch

Self-defence and physical intervention

The Zones
     
     
Other related arts
 
Shinseido
Qi Gong

Taiji (T'ai chi Ch'uan)

Shiatsu

Wing Chun

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