Shibu Cho
Sensei Clive Stewart (4th Dan)
Chibu Cho of Genbukan Ninpo Bugei in South Africa
Chibu Cho means person in charge of an area. The title it is awarded
in Genbukan Martial Arts by Grandmaster Tanemura Shoto to someone who is
his direct student and has
passed 4th Dan or higher.
I have been training
in various Martial arts since I was nine years old. My goal in Martial
arts is to be able to protect myself without having to change my
character or nature.
From Grandmaster Tanemura Shoto I learnt that
physical technique is just a part of Martial arts and must be balanced
with Spiritual training. Of this, to me, Mu-Shin, or a quiet spirit /
mind along with Ha-shodo is very important and hard to learn. However, the Martial Art must
keep true to its roots and also develop the ability to protect oneself
under pressure and stress. My understanding is that what I practise is
Bu-Do. I was taught that the meaning of Bu-Do is to stop the attack.
Tanemura Sensei taught me to keep training in such a way as to develop
the spirit where the Martial Artist is not over worried about knocking
down or throwing the attacker but to rather keep a clear heart, being
content to just protect and let the time to retaliate happen naturally.
Genbukan Ninpo Bugei: Started 1991 to present.
