The Power of Strike by Sacrum & Axis DVD by Masashi Fujiwara

Shutetsu's training emphasizes posture over sheer muscle strength or movement speed. By focusing on creating a stance that generates explosive power, practitioners can deliver strikes with penetrating force, even at close range. This approach is also effective for grappling, allowing practitioners to generate significant power in throws and ground maneuvers.

Two Basic Points of Shutetsu:

1. Insert the Sacrum: This technique involves lowering the back, creating a powerful base.
2. Stand Upright: Aligning the spine and nape to create a vertical axis.

These foundational principles lead to a unified body movement, resulting in strikes that hit with the impact of a thrown shot put, penetrating the opponent's defenses.

Contents:

1. Creating Explosive Power: Two Basic Points of Shutetsu

   • Insert the Sacrum: Techniques for properly positioning the sacrum.
   • Set up the Axis of Heaven and Earth: Establishing a strong, vertical alignment.

2. Experiencing Explosive Power

   • Penetrating Power
     • Punch ①: Straight
     • Punch ②: Hook
     • Kick ①: Front kick
     • Kick ②: Low kick
     • Kick ③: Crescent kick
   • Grip Power
     • Sumo-style grip
     • Headlock sumo
     • Unified body with weight
     • Practicing headlock sumo
     • Throwing techniques
     • Ground techniques

3. Developing Explosive Power

   • Practice Sacrum Manipulation: Techniques for achieving a stable and powerful posture.
   • Developing the Axis of Heaven and Earth
     • Exercises to develop the sense of axis.
     • Training to transfer power.
   • Training the Tenchi Axis
     • Exercises to create a body that cannot be lifted.
     • Training to Transfer Power
       • Hand-pushing sumo ①:

• Training to Transfer Weight
  • Transmit weight from the elbow
  • Transmit weight from the palm

4. Application of the Shutetsu Posture
   • Using the Grip of the Belly
     • Arm wrestling in a standing position
     • Arm wrestling in a lying position
     • Mount return
   • Explosive Power from the Grip of the Belly
     • Power from the trunk to the fist
     • Transmit power from the tip of the sword
     • Techniques to generate power from a floating body state

Instructor and Supervision: Fujiwara Masashi

Background: Fujiwara Masashi has an extensive background in full-contact karate, boxing, and Okinawan karate. Recognizing the limitations of traditional weight training, he sought alternative methods to develop martial power. In 2020, he founded Hidetsu Karate-do, emphasizing technique power over brute strength. This evolved into the broader and more inclusive Shutotsu, dedicated to researching and teaching effective martial arts techniques across various styles and schools.