Warrior Quest International

THE CORE TRAINING SYSTEM
A students primary goal at Warrior Quest is to attain a high level of proficiency in the Core Training System. Within the confines of the Core Training System, the student learns everything they need to create an effective self-protection method that adapts to their size, strength and dexterity. The Core Training System consists of Godai Taijutsu (elemental body art), Kenjutsu (swordsmanship), Nin-Buki (basic weaponry) and Karujutsu (acrobatics).

CORE SYSTEM - GODAI TAIJUTSU

GODAI TAIJUTSU - ELEMENTAL BODY ART
The Ninja’s fighting skills are taught in a series of Elemental responses involving Earth (chi), Water (sui), Fire (ka), Wind (fu) and Celestial (ku). Each of these elements are invaluable to the Ninja’s arsenal. Each element helps to develop a certain aspect of the Ninja’s ability to fight. From the Earth the Ninja learns to develop their might. From the Water the Ninja learns to develop their cunning. From the Fire the Ninja learns to develop their ferocity. From the Wind the Ninja learns to develop their dexterity. From Celestial the Ninja learns to allow the four elements to unite with natural elegance. Being versatile in all five methods of fighting gives the Ninja the ability to utilize whichever element is most appropriate to each given situation.

CORE SYSTEM - KENJUTSU

KENJUTSU - SWORDSMANSHIP
There are two different swords systems taught within the Kurai Kotori Clan. Every new student must choose one of these systems to be the primary sword weapon they will employ throughout their training. The two arts taught are those of the Katana (long sword) and the Shinobigatana (straight sword). Both of these weapons are formidable in combat, yet they each have a distinct flavor that makes them unique. For sheer power and fluidity, the Katana has no equal. For strength and defense, the Shinobigatana is the superior choice.

Overall, Kenjutsu is a compendium of Martial skills that bring about the cultivation of hand/eye coordination. These skills enhance the warrior’s intuition pertaining to the crucial art of timing and combative distancing. Aside from it’s obvious cutting and striking skills, the Ninja sword also has many hidden abilities.

CORE SYSTEM - KIHON NIN-BUKI

KIHON NIN-BUKI - BASIC WEAPONRY
As with all things, one must formulate a foundation to build upon. The foundation for weaponry training is formed around the “Kihon Nin-buki,” or “Four basic Ninja weapons.” These are the Hanbo (short staff), Tanto (knife), Kusari fundo (weighted chain) and the Kugi (throwing spike). These four weapons are used to enlighten the warrior to the fundamentals of armed combat.

CORE SYSTEM - KARUJUTSU

KARUJUTSU - ACROBATICS
Attaining acrobatic prowess is a careful combination of learning body awareness techniques, acrobatic dynamics and the proper way to lighten the body through breathing. Only by gathering all the information possible and constantly reviewing it can the student increase their knowledge of their body and how to improve its strengths while minimizing its weaknesses. The skills studied include; breakfalls, rolls, leaps, handsprings, aerial flips and a variety of balance techniques.