The Martial Arts Academy, Inc,
School of Massage
Okazaki Restorative Massage Therapy
Instructional Program
Catalog
Volume 1, No. 8 – August 2008
(until amended)
Our programs of instruction are accredited by The Hawaiian Jiu-Jitsu System, Inc., a national organization dedicated to preserving the Okazaki legacy
The Martial Arts Academy, Inc. School of Massage is Authorized under the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 by the State of Georgia's Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission (www.gnpec.org)
The Martial Arts Academy, Inc. facility and massage programs are approved by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, State Approving Agency and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Martial Arts Academy, Inc. School of Massage Basic Course is a Georgia Board of Massage Therapy (state licensing board) Board “Recognized” Massage Therapy Educational Program (http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/massage/)
The Martial Arts Academy, Inc. School of Massage has been granted an Assigned School Code by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Martial Arts Academy, Inc. is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education “Approved Provider” (#450522-07).
The Martial Arts Academy, Inc. School of Massage 738 hour Basic Course is the first and only State Licensing Board “Recognized” Massage Therapy Educational Program in the Okazaki Style of Restorative Massage Therapy in the United States.
Until relatively recently (circa early 1990’s), instruction in this style was almost exclusively limited to martial arts practitioners of Dan Zan Ryu jujitsu, and all advanced instruction was reserved for senior ranked black belts.
Currently there are one or two “weekend warrior” courses for the amateur practitioner available (some with as few as 150 hours of instruction), but this is the first program designed for the career professional practitioner or serious martial artist. Do not be fooled by others who promise “blue skies and kokua” as substitutes for our programs (totaling over 1800 hours of instruction) which teach the full Kodenkan – Dan Zan Ryu system and more while emphasizing traditional values and learning methods combined with 21st century accreditation and credibility.
In any conflict or difference between the foreign language and English versions of this site, the English version takes precedence.
Table of Contents
History …………………………………………………... P. 1
The Seifhukujitsu System Defined ……………............. P. 4
Some Thoughts About Okazaki And His System ……. P. 5
Reasons To Choose Massage As A Career……………. P. 6
Master/Disciple Teaching Model ……………………… P. 6
Meet The Instructor ……………………………………. P. 8
Curriculum Guide ……………………………………… P. 12
Entrance Requirements / Prerequisites ………………. P. 12
Level 1 / Basic Course for Professional Licensure …… P. 13
General Philosophy ……………………………………. P. 15
Massage and the Law in Georgia ……………………... P. 18
Course Descriptions ……………………………………. P. 19
Level 2 / Intermediate Course …………………………. P. 24
Level 3 / Advanced Course …………………………….. P. 30
Instructor Qualifications and Requirements …………. P. 32
Continuing Education Courses ……………………….. P. 33
Level 1 / Basic Course for Professionals ……………… P. 39
Special Developmental Program ……………………… P. 46
Previous Education and Training …………………….. P. 46
Student Handbook Policies and Procedures …………. P. 47
Absence / Make-up Work Policy ……………………… P. 47
Refund Policy for Courses Levels 1-3…………………. P. 48
Refund Policies for CE Courses ………………………. P. 50
Re-entrance Conditions ……………………………….. P. 51
Application Fee ………………………………………… P. 51
Release / Waiver ……………………………………….. P. 51
Dismissal Policy ………………………………………... P. 51
Housing …………………………………………………. P. 52
The Facility ……………………………………………... P. 52
Job Placement Assistance ……………………………… P. 53
Grading Systems / Requirements for Graduation ….... P. 53
Scholarships …………………………………………….. P. 54
Application for Admission / Student Contract ……….. P. 55
Ethics ……………………………………………………. P. 58
The Esoteric Principles of Judo ……………………….. P. 58
Advertising and Promotion ……………………………. P. 63
School Calendar ………………………………………... P. 64
Schedule of Classes …………………………………….. P. 65
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The Martial Arts Academy, Inc.
School of Massage
Okazaki Style Restorative Massage Therapy
Instructional Program
Catalog
Our main purpose is to perpetuate for future generations the Okazaki style of traditional Japanese restorative massage therapy / Seifhukujitsu. The manner in which we seek to accomplish this goal is the production of high quality graduates who will work in the field of medical massage.
Master Henry Seishiro Okazaki, the founder of the Dan Zan Ryu (Cedar Mountain Style/School), was born on the island of Honshu, Japan, Jan. 28, 1890. He emmigrated to Hawaii in 1906. When he was 19 years old (1910), he became ill on the island of Hilo and was diagnosed by a doctor to have been suffering from incurable tuberculosis. This motivated him to begin upon a path that he would pursue for the rest of his life, which he described in a scroll given to one of his students as follows.
“With the courage born out of desperation, I … started to practice jujitsu in earnest and in defiance of death. My frantic efforts and devotion to jujitsu not only miraculously healed my tuberculosis, but also enabled me to develop a strong, iron-like body…
I then realized that I owed my life completely to jujitsu, and decided to devote the rest of my life to the teaching and promotion of jujitsu.”
Master Okazaki proceeded to practice diligently 6 nights a week and learned several jujitsu styles as well as several other martial arts. In 1924 he returned temporarily to Japan in order to improve his system and made an exhaustive study of several jujitsu ryu while traveling extensively; he visited more than 50 jujitsu dojos (schools) and acquired 675 different techniques or forms. He made a special study of Kappo and Seifhukujitsu (see below), because he recognized the virtue of jujitsu lay in the possibility of reversing the effects of deadly or disabling arts by restoration and treatment. He returned from Japan in 1925 and started to teach his jujutsu system.
Master Okazaki stressed the ancient systems of philosophical and moral training (see the Esoteric Principles) while retaining the best of the arts of self-defense and of restoration together as a system of physical culture and mental cultivation. Thus, he achieved a true synthesis of ancient and modern elements.
In 1930 Master Okazaki opened the Nikko (rays of the sun) Sanatorium of Restoration Massage, also known as the Okazaki Seifhukujitsu In (Okazaki Alignment and Restoration Clinic) in Honolulu, where he subsequently earned an international reputation for his skill as a physical therapist.
Many people, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt, came to the Sanitorium with so-called incurable disorders. It is reported that President Roosevelt offered Okazaki a job at the White House as his private therapist. Okazaki declined the offer.
Okazaki also opened his school, the Kodenkan Dojo, that
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same year. Kodenkan, the name of Master Okazaki’s physical school, may be translated as The School of the Ancient Tradition, and in fact the Kodenkan system is a synthesis of the best arts of the ancient jujitsu schools. However, Kodenkan may also be rendered as The School in which Seniors Transmit the Tradition.
This translation describes the Kodenkan method of instruction, senior students teach junior students in the spirit which Master Okazaki declared was inherent in the Hawaiian word Kokua, to help another.
Okazaki was one of the first teachers to break with tradition by teaching Japanese martial arts to non-Japanese. For this he was severely reprimanded by his instructors, and was ostracized by other Japanese. However, from the founding of the Kodenkan Dojo forward, Master Okazaki’s life was devoted to instructing worthy Americans without regard to national origin, race, or sex in the arts and sciences of jujitsu; because of Okazaki’s belief that everyone should have the opportunity to learn Jujutsu, regardless of their heritage, he developed many disciples who would introduce his system throughout the United States.
It is safe to say that when Master Okazaki died on July 12, 1951, thousands of students had studied in his school.
On the mainland over the years, a number of disciples who Master Okazaki had initiated into the highest arts of the DAN ZAN RYU system began to teach and attempted to make a reality of Master Okazaki’s dream to have a school teaching his system in every state of the Union. One of the first, Professor Ray L. Law established the Oakland (CA.) Judo School in
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1939, and was followed shortly by Professor Bud Estes,
Professor Richard Rickerts and Professor John Cahill. Others followed and taught over the years, and today, there are a variety of organizations, founded by different Okazaki students, dedicated to perpetuating their interpretation of his system.
The Seifhukujitsu System Defined
(in brief)
Seifhukujitsu is the long-life restoration therapy practiced and taught by Henry Seishiro Okazaki at his clinic and dojo in Honolulu. Seifhukujitsu means “alignment and restoration techniques.” Seifhukujitsu is not just massage which is, in actuality, merely a part of this broader, umbrella term; it also includes specific regimens for specific ailments, stretching / alignment techniques, bone-setting techniques (Sekkotsu), and resuscitation techniques (kappo). Thus, it is more accurately rendered in English as “Restoration Therapy” or “Restorative Massage Therapy” which reflects the overall spirit and goal of the system: to return/restore the injured or diseased person to an original state of well-being.
General seifhukujitsu principles are:
· Balance the body - The therapy focuses on the major energy flow lines used in other methods based upon TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) theory such as acupuncture, acupressure, tui na, shiatsu, etc.
· Break Down/Build Up - The therapy is a deep-tissue massage that releases lacto-carbonic acid. The body then rebuilds its tissue to a stronger state over time.
The technique of Seifhukujitsu is to primarily use the crux of the
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elbow rather than the hands. This is done with an ironing and rocking motion and not rubbing. Advertisements in the Hawaiian phone book specifically note H. S. Okazaki’s famous “Elbow System”.
Some Thoughts About Okazaki And His System
One of the first things that becomes apparent to anyone who examines Master Okazaki's life is what an exceptional man he was in so many different ways.
Imagine the challenge of leaving your homeland, travelling thousands of miles to a new country, and learning another language.
Imagine the resolve and effort required to overcome a major, life threatening illness.
Imagine the effort that is required to study, practice, and teach martial and healing arts virtually every day of your adult life.
Imagine being a Japanese and being accepted at first as a serious student and later as an accomplished expert and teacher in arts taught by Chinese, Fillipinos, Okinawans, and Americans.
Imagine the motivation and dedication to study ancient systems of knowledge and having the foresight to recognize and organize them in a coherent fashion to be able to better preserve and teach them to others.
Imagine being the first to unveil and freely share knowledge that has been closely guarded and veiled in secrecy for centuries.
Imagine being the first to teach these ancient arts to students
without regard to their race, sex, or national origin.
Imagine having the maturity and depth to understand the
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martial art / healing art connection.
Now go from imagining these things to making them a reality; that is what Master Okazaki did.
Reasons To Choose Massage As A Career
1. To help another
2. To help oneself
3. Flexible hours
4. Great pay
5. Be self-employed or have a professional career with a myriad of employment opportunities such as: medical offices, hospitals, sports teams, deluxe spas, cruise ships, etc.
6. Have a career you can practice anywhere
7. Perpetuate a tradition of knowledge that has existed for thousands of years
It has long been recognized in both Eastern and Western cultures that the one-on-one master/disciple relationship is the optimum learning method; especially for disciplines of great depth that require a great deal of time and effort to learn. This is particularly true of artistic endeavors that require an intuitive “feel;” studies of philosophies, the understandings of which require time to unfold and mature; and medical studies where attention to detail and precision are essential. These characteristics describe the depth and breadth of Asian therapies.
Our goal is to produce graduates who have obtained the knowledge and skills to produce results in the real world of medical massage; and results are what make you a business success at massage. More specifically, our Basic Course is
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meant to prepare the student to successfully pass the state massage licensing exam as a first step; however, since passing a test has never assured anyone of business success in real life, our main goal is to produce graduates who are capable of starting and operating their own successful business; and/or working in healthcare / the medical community.
The program of instruction at the Martial Arts Academy is designed to offer the student in-depth immersion and hands-on instruction in the Okazaki style of traditional Japanese deep-tissue, restorative massage therapy at all levels, from Basic to Advanced Instructor. The teaching / learning approach, style, and methods are most closely akin to, and modeled after, the uchi-deshi (live-in student) model found in traditional Japanese arts; i.e. the master carefully chooses/selects students with whom he is willing to spend considerable time and effort to teach.
Some of the most important elements in determining what any individual will gain from any academic educational experience are the size of the class, the amount of time the student spends with the instructor, and the experience and level of expertise of the instructors. Our programs of instruction are organized and presented in a manner consistent with traditional methods of instruction. This means:
1. our (Basic Course) class size is no larger than 6 individuals;
2. each student receives substantial (see individual course descriptions for specifics) private lesson time with the senior
instructor;
3. the senior instructor has over 40 years of experience.
All of this means we want the student to succeed.
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Meet The Instructor
Director / Principal Instructor
Gary Lescak began his study of massage in 1967 in conjunction with the beginning of his martial arts education. As part of learning Dan Zan Ryu ju-jitsu, he has studied the Okazaki style of traditional Japanese deep-tissue, restorative massage therapy as part of the broader Seifhukujitsu program of instruction which also includes resuscitation techniques (Kappo), stretching / alignment techniques, specific massage techniques for specific ailments, bone setting (Sekkotsu), and Lomi-Lomi (Hawaiian massage). Gary holds the title of Professor which, by definition, indicates a complete knowledge of the entire system (ryu) as well as the ability to teach its contents. He is also a certified Okazaki style restoration therapy senior advanced instructor, 1997, from the Kodenkan International Martial Arts Inc. of Costa Rica.
Gary Lescak has done substantial graduate work in martial arts theory and practice; his main academic areas of expertise are history and philosophy of martial arts. Gary has over 40 years experience doing a variety of martial arts; he specializes in Ju-Jutsu and Chinese boxing.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, (1983).
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Sciences, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois (1981).
Master of Science (M.S.) in Leisure Studies, University of
Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois (1980).
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Department of Asian Studies, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois (1977-78).
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Modern Languages, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina (1974).
Military Experience
Gary was commissioned as a Lieutenant (R.A.) in 1974. While still at The Citadel, he attended U.S. Army Airborne School (1972), Jumpmaster School (1972), and Ranger School (1973). In addition to his regular duties while on active duty as an infantry officer in West Germany, Gary attended the German Army Einzelkaempfer Lehrgang (Ranger School, 1974) and taught a jujitsu and massage class.
Martial Arts / Massage Background
Gary has studied Ju-Jutsu since 1967. He began his study of the Kodenkan-Dan Zan Ryu ju-jutsu system in 1968 with Professor Patrick Browne (7th Dan) of the Chicago, Illinois based Suburban Kodenkai of the American Judo and Ju-Jitsu Federation. He has also studied with Professor Ramon Ancho (10th Dan), original Okazaki student and senior instructor of the Kodenkan Hombu, Costa Rica; and Professor Bill Beach (10th Dan), founder of The Hawaiian Jiu-Jitsu System.
Gary has formed clubs and taught since 1971 wherever he has lived; he currently owns and operates the Martial Arts Academy, Metter, Georgia, where he teaches professionally, full time. He currently holds the rank of Schichidan (7th Dan) and title of Professor. He serves as the Executive Director of The Hawaiian
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Jiu-Jitsu System, Inc., a national organization dedicated to preserving the Okazaki legacy.
In addition to jujutsu and the traditional Japanese healing arts, Gary has practiced Chinese boxing and healing arts since 1977 when he began his study with Master George Ling Hu with whom he continues to study.
Continuing Education
Gary’s studies are ongoing; he currently continues his studies with Master George Ling Hu and Prof. Bill Beach.
Publications
Kill or Cure: The Martial Art / Healing Art Connection; in Massage and Bodywork magazine, April, 2004.
Produced and directed “The Kodenkan – Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu” video series.
Other works are in progress.
Business Experience
Gary has owned and operated the very successful Power of Touch Massage clinic since 1999 in Metter, Ga. He specializes in medical massage and has helped clients with a wide range of problems; some of his successes include helping people with fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, sciatica, chronic neck and back pain, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.
He is the owner of The Martial Arts Academy, Inc.
The Martial Arts Academy, Inc. School of Massage teaches the first and only State Licensing Board “Recognized” Massage Therapy Educational Program in the Okazaki Style of Restorative Massage Therapy in the United States.
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Martial Arts Academy, Inc. is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education Approved Provider (#450522-07). Gary is the Principal Instructor and teaches CE Courses to professionals on a regular basis.
Executive Director, The Hawaiian Jiu-Jitsu System, Inc.
International Massage Association
Licensed Massage Therapist, State of Georgia
References or more information available upon request; also see www.mettermartialarts.com
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Curriculum Guide
Entrance Requirements / Prerequisites
Our standards are high and our program demands a substantial “hands-on” effort. This means that while some schools with a 500 hour program require the student to actually do as few as 50 hours of massage, our program requires at least 500 hours of actual massage time. If you are looking for the easy way this is not it. However, as with everything in life, you get out of it what you put into it. This is not spa therapy and requires a much greater hands-on effort; on the other hand, we expect that our graduates command a much higher fee (in some cases 50% - 100% more) than their contemporaries. Therefore, our first prerequisite is someone who will make an effort.
In addition, you must be 18 years old, a high school graduate or the equivalent, have basic computer skills, be in good physical condition, and you must complete 2 semesters with lab (120 hours) of a college level anatomy / physiology course from an accredited college, university, vocational / technical school (transcript / proof required) or the equivalent. This last requirement may be taken simultaneously with enrollment in the course with prior approval, but certification will not be awarded until completion.
Politeness and respect toward others is a necessity.
Note: In the interest of full disclosure, we suggest to all potential students that they schedule and receive an Okazaki style long-life restorative massage at Power of Touch Massage, Inc.
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The certification programs are organized as follows:
Okazaki Style Restorative Massage Therapy
Level 1 / Basic Course for Professional Licensure
This course of instruction is an introduction to the Okazaki style of traditional Japanese deep-tissue, restorative massage therapy. It is an on-site, supervised program consisting of over 618 hours of education and hands-on clinical work. Upon completion, the student will be able to: assess and evaluate clients’ needs; give a full-body massage; perform basic stretching/alignment techniques; advise clients on situational/lifestyle adjustments related to their problems; and be prepared to take the Georgia state licensing exam.
Synopsis of Hours
The total number of class instructional hours in the program is 618, including 25 hours (minimum) of private lessons with the instructor; also added to the following course total is the 2 semesters with lab (120 hours) of anatomy and physiology prerequisite. The student will actually do 500 hours of hands-on Supervised Massage Instruction / Application including 60 hours Supervised Student Clinical Practice.
Course length = one year / 738 credit hours
Tuition: $12,ooo.oo
Other Charges: $1000.00 for Equipment and supplies; these are special orders for a particular student from third party vendors and are non-refundable upon acceptance of equipment and supplies by student. All required textbooks, a portable
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massage table, 10 sets of linens, one gallon of massage lotion, 4 ounces of analgesic balm, 1 massage table warmer, and 1 non-porous cover will be provided; make-up work deposit $440.00 (refundable if not used during the course; see catalog under make-up work policy for details).
Fees: $50.00 application fee; $500.00 laundry/clean linens fee; this service is supplied by a third party vendor and is billed one time for the course, therefore it is non-refundable after the first class.
Certifications awarded: Basic / Level One; American Red Cross Standard First Aid / CPR
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General philosophy
The techniques taught in our program have existed and been taught for several thousand years in a manner consistent with the Asian cultures from which they came and consistent with the master / disciple one-on-one teaching / learning model, and have existed in their present systematized form since the 1920’s.
Long before any American governmental massage regulating bodies and certifying organizations existed to determine a minimum standard of competence in terms of hours spent studying specific disciplines and by means of a written, conceptual test, Asian based therapies judged competence based on years (not hours) of experience and results achieved. Therefore, our course of instruction and teaching methods reflect these basic differences.
Furthermore, subject matter is not neatly divided into artificial conceptual constructs studied for a finite period of time to simply be regurgitated onto a piece of paper; rather,
learning is seen as a life-long endeavor that achieves ever greater depth and breadth, and the focus is on the practical, experiential application of knowledge in order to achieve tangible results.
Long before there were requirements for a formal code of ethics, Master Okazaki taught the wisdom of the
ancients. Perfection of Character may be regarded as the ultimate goal of the Dan Zan Ryu system, and promotion through the grades is as dependent upon character as upon technical mastery of the basic arts.
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By example and precept as well as in the routine of class instruction, a foundation is laid for the development of those character traits which Master Okazaki set forth in his Esoteric Principles (see below). This means that ethical standards and conduct are not merely the subjects of a classroom lecture for a given number of hours, but rather that they are a reflection of a person’s values and should be practiced at all times.
As a reflection of this approach, every class has components of all aspects of the program including, but not limited to: anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, contraindications, and ethics, because not only is the individual seen in a holistic manner, but so is the learning experience. In practical terms this means that when a student is taught, for example, a stretching / alignment technique, the student is receiving a lesson in the practical application of knowledge from all of these fields. This is the method by which the student learns to creatively apply a synthesis of art and science.
This is the same underlying premise behind the exercise techniques taught in our courses. Exercise is a main foundation of wellness, and massage is about wellness. Exercise techniques are a substantial part of, and a major reason for, the success of the Okazaki restorative massage (Seifhukujitsu). The exercises taught come primarily from classical Asian martial arts which are the foundation and source of the Okazaki method.
The exercises taught in the Course are used as an experiential teaching / learning vehicle to help students understand how to apply the conceptual knowledge they have gained. In other words, before one can understand anatomy, kinesiology, body mechanics related to range of motion, pathology, etc. in others, one must understand these areas of knowledge within oneself. P.16
This is merely a reiteration of the old Asian adage, “In order to know others, you must first know yourself.” By learning about themselves, the students learn to help themselves; thus enabling them to help their future clients.
To put it simply: our general philosophy toward practical application and achieving results is a holistic approach; both in teaching and in practice. Therefore, although the Course Descriptions that follow are divided neatly into conceptual constructs, it should be remembered that all lessons focus on practical application of knowledge, and all lessons contain elements of the whole.
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Massage and the Law in Georgia
Note: This information is given for general educational purposes; for current, definitive policies and procedures of the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy see: http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/massage/
The massage licensing law in Georgia is essentially a “choice” law; that means that most individuals can practice almost any “organized system of touch” and simply choose to include or exclude the word “massage” in describing their technique. If one chooses to use the word “massage” in one’s advertising, then one must comply with all requirements of the massage law and the Board. If one chooses not to use the word “massage” in one’s description, one is exempt from the requirements of this law. Therefore, the choice is left to the individual; for example: Okazaki style restoration therapy or Okazaki style restorative massage therapy.
There are advantages and disadvantages to each position. If one chooses licensing, one must: graduate from a Board “recognized” program; pass the NCE (@ $225); pay a licensing fee ($125) and biannual renewal; pay for CE training every 2 years (can easily cost several hundred dollars); comply with the ever increasing requirements of the licensing Board. If one chooses, for example, to use the term “bodywork” to describe the same therapy, one is exempt from the requirements of this law and Board.
Only licensed massage therapists will be able to bill insurance companies. FYI.
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Course Descriptions
Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology – APK 101 – 125 clock / credit hours: The prerequisite to this course is 2 semesters with lab (120 hours) of a college level anatomy / physiology course or the equivalent which equips the student with the basic information on the structure and function of the human body in a system by system approach. This class provides the student who already possesses this basic knowledge with the knowledge of how these systems combine to allow the body to move and function. The emphasis is on the clinical application of musculoskeletal and neural anatomy and kinesiology. The student will have a hands-on, practical application knowledge of these subject areas as directly related to the practice of massage.
Pathology – P 101 – 40 clock / credit hours: This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the most common conditions and problems that he/she will encounter in clinical practice. The student will learn the definitions, signs, and symptoms, both in terms of Eastern and Western explanatory schemata of these conditions / problems, whether massage is indicated for each condition or problem, and appropriate courses of action.
One of the main teaching / learning vehicles for the practical understanding and application of this knowledge will be the famous stretching / alignment techniques that
are a major component of the Dan Zan Ryu / Okazaki style of restorative massage therapy, and one of the major reasons for achieving successful results.
The student will also learn when it is appropriate to refer the
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client to another health care professional.
Massage Therapy Theory, Technique, and Practice – MTP 101 – 254 clock / credit hours: This course provides the foundation of the students technical massage knowledge of the Okazaki style of traditional Japanese, deep tissue restorative massage. The student will begin by learning the Okazaki Long-Life Massage Kata (form) which includes all fundamental massage techniques, including but not limited to: gliding, kneading, compression, friction, percussion, vibration, direct pressure, superficial warming techniques, pumping, stretching, jostling, shaking, and rocking. In addition, the student will learn specialty considerations and techniques that apply to elderly and pregnant clienteles respectively. This course will enable the student to give a professional, full body massage.
Supervised Student Clinical Practice – SSCP 101 - 60 clock / credit hours: This is where the student truly demonstrates what he/she has learned in the overall course of study, polishes technical and interpersonal skills, and receives feedback from clients.
Contraindications, Etc. – CE 101 – 125 clock / credit hours: This course provides the student with in-class,
supervised instruction in, but not limited to, the following areas: contraindications, benefits, universal precautions, body mechanics, massage history, client data collection, documentation, legalities of massage, professional standards including draping and modesty, and therapeutic relationships
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and communications. This course provides a major part of the student’s knowledge which truly defines him/her as a professional in the field.
Business – B101 – 8 clock / credit hours: This course prepares the student for the business of massage whether the individual chooses to be a self-employed, independent contractor, clinic owner, or employee. This course includes information on: how and where to find employment, advertising / marketing, insurance, developing a clientele, appointments and fees, finances, operating a clinic, how to keep clients returning, and how to get bottom line results and success. Individual career counseling and placement is included.
Ethics – E 101 – 6 clock / credit hours: This class provides the student with a background knowledge of both Eastern and Western ethical concepts and standards by readings, discussions, and the presentation of specific real life scenarios. This knowledge is presented in the context of established legal and professional standards.
Exam Preparation – EP 101 – 9 clock hours; 0 credit hours: This class is designed to prepare the student for the required Hawaiian Jiujitsu System National Exam and for
the State licensing exam(s) including the National Certification Examination (NCE) of the NCBTMB. Many schools charge an extra fee for exam review; we include this in the instruction. However, since this course is teaching the student how to study for and pass exams and not teaching the student massage, we do not include it in our clock hour totals toward graduation.
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Private Lessons – PL 101 – 25 clock hours; 25 credit hours: It has long been recognized in both Eastern and Western cultures that the one-on-one master/disciple relationship is the optimum learning method; especially for disciplines of great depth that require a great deal of time and effort to learn.
The program of instruction at the Martial Arts Academy is designed to offer the student in-depth immersion and hands-on instruction in the Okazaki style of traditional Japanese deep-tissue, restorative massage therapy. The teaching / learning approach, style, and methods are most closely akin to, and modeled after, the uchi-deshi (live-in student) model found in traditional Japanese arts; i.e. the master carefully chooses/selects students with whom he is willing to spend considerable time and effort to teach. This is the essence of the experience of this course.
This is a course that virtually no other school offers, 25 hours of private lesson time with the senior instructor, and is one of the main keys to becoming an exceptional
therapist. This course gives the student direct access to over 40 years of studying, experience, and teaching. The course goal is to provide the student with an exceptional and unique learning experience that will produce an exceptional and unique therapist.
In keeping with our holistic approach to teaching / learning, the hours for this course are credited to the core courses: APK 101, P 101, MTP 101, CE 101, as part of their respective hours as described above. They are not in addition to those hours. The course description is for organizational purposes.
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Supervised Massage Instruction / Application - SMI/A 101 – 440 clock hours; 440 credit hours: This course is where the student learns technical precision and attention to detail as well as an intuitive, holistic grasp of the use of the techniques learned. This is where the student learns to synthesize art and science knowledge to elevate his/her massage skills toward technical mastery.
In keeping with our holistic approach to teaching / learning, the hours for this course are credited to the core courses: APK 101, P 101, MTP 101, CE 101, as part of their respective hours as described above. They are not in addition to those hours. The course description is for organizational purposes.
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Okazaki Restorative Massage Therapy
Level 2 / Intermediate Course
This course provides instruction in the broader field of Seifhukujitsu. It includes instruction in the use of specific massage techniques for specific ailments, resuscitation techniques (kappo/katsu), intermediate level stretching / alignment techniques, and the application of specific exercises for specific problems. This course is designed to give the student a higher level of proficiency and an expanded repetoire of techniques in the Okazaki method of Seifhukujitsu. Upon completion, the student will be able to: assess and evaluate clients’ needs; give a full-body massage; perform intermediate stretching/alignment techniques; advise clients on situational/lifestyle adjustments related to their problems; have a working knowledge of the application of specific exercises for specific problems; and be able to perform specific restorative massage therapy techniques for specific ailments.
Seifhukujitsu is the long-life restoration therapy practiced and taught by Henry Seishiro Okazaki at his clinic and dojo in Honolulu. Seifhukujitsu means “alignment and restoration techniques.” Seifhukujitsu is not just massage which is, in actuality, merely a part of this broader, umbrella term; it also includes specific regimens for specific ailments, stretching / alignment techniques, bone-setting techniques, and kappo.
Thus, it is more accurately rendered in English as “Restoration Therapy” or “Restorative Massage Therapy”
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which reflects the overall spirit and goal of the system: to return/restore the injured or diseased person to an original state of well-being.
General seifhukujitsu principles are:
1. Balance the body - The therapy focuses on the major energy flow lines used in other methods such as acupuncture, acupressure, tui na, shiatsu, etc.
2. Break Down/Build Up - The therapy is a deep-tissue massage that releases lacto-carbonic acid. The body then rebuilds its tissue to a stronger state over time.
The technique of Seifhukujitsu is to primarily use the
crux of the elbow rather than the hands. This is done with an ironing and rocking motion and not rubbing. Advertisements in the Hawaiian phone book specifically note H. S. Okazaki’s famous “Elbow System”.
The Seifhukujitsu restoration techniques for specific ailments number 52, and are as follows.
Seifhukujitsu
Restorative Massage
1. Gambyo enshu - eye massage
2. Gun kyu kin niku - inflammation of eye muscles
3. Be shetsu - nasal massage
4. Shutsu - Toothache massage
5. Domori - Stutter massage
6. Hento sen - tonsil massage
7. Kotoen - vocal cord constriction
8. Zensoku - asthma massage
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9. Tzutsu - headache
10. Mimi nali - noise in the ears
11. Chicu nosho - abscess in nose
12. Seki tome - cough, bronchitis
13. Ichyo byo - stomach, intestines
14. Ikaku chyo - stomach ulcers
15. Shyu bu - paralysis, stroke
16. Hihu byo - acne
17. Lokan shin ketsa - intercostal neuralgia
18. No shinke sui jaku - cranial nerve disorder
19. Zakotsu shinketsu - sciatica
20. Kata no koli - muscle congestion, cramping
21. Humin shyo - insomnia
22. Ko ketsu atsu sho - high blood pressure
23. Kata itami - lame shoulders
24. Puja - chronic colds
25. Hatsu netsu - high fever
26. Himun shyo - over weight
27. Soyou - spinal disorders
28. Benpi - constipation
29. Niu sheku - insufficient urination
30. Niu liu - excessive urination
31. Kin niku keilin - muscle spasms
32. Shinke reumatsu - neuritis
33. Kin niku - muscular rheumatism
34. Kan setsu – arthritis
35. Kan setsu inshyo - gout
36. Kobu ko choku - spine muscular congestion
37. Mune itami - sore chest
38. Senki - sore back, hip, thigh
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39. Sentsu - abdominal cramps
40. Chikata no yamai - female / menstrual disorders
41. Kan setsu dakyu - dislocations
42. Sekotsu - bone setting
43. Kanzo byo - diabetes, liver
44. Gintsu - sore kidneys
45. Kogun byo - male sexual impotence
46. Ashi kibisu tsu - swollen ankle
47. Hiza tsu - sore knee
48. Sokizui - deviated spine
49. Yo sui tsu - sore spine
50. Daboku shyo - bone bruises
51. Hanshin futzui - paralysis
52. So lo byo - skin discoloration
Kappo
The Japanese kanji (character) “Katsu” (resuscitation), when coupled with the character “Ho” (method), are pronounced “Kappo”. While there are many of these methods, Master Okazaki taught a core of 11 which follow.
1.No Kappo - Head resuscitation
2.Se Kappo - Back resuscitation
3.Hon Kappo - Chest resuscitation
4.Hanaji Tome - Nosebleed stop
5.Kin Kappo - Testicle resuscitation
6.Sui Kappo - Water (drowning) resuscitation
7.Kubi Kappo - Neck (hanging) resuscitation
8.Ashi Kappo - Foot resuscitation
9Tanden Kappo - Abdomen resuscitation
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10.Jinzo Kappo - Kidney resuscitation
11.Zuno Kappo - Brain resuscitation
Although some of the translations above are self-explanatory, it should be noted that a number of these techniques are designed to restart a heart that has stopped beating, to restart breathing that has stopped, or to revive an unconscious person.
The student will be required to participate in a hands-on exercise class; application and demonstration will be required for certification.
The total number of class instructional hours in the program is 108, and the total hours of private lessons with the instructors are 72.
In addition, this course consists of over 360 hours of hands-on clinical work. Completion of Level 1 or the equivalent is a prerequisite.
Course length = nine months / 540 hours
Tuition: $9000.00
Other Charges: $300.00 for books / study materials; these are special orders for a particular student from third party vendors and are non-refundable upon acceptance of equipment and supplies by the student; make-up work deposit $440.00 (refundable if not used during the course; see catalog under make-up work policy for details).
Fees: $50.00 application fee; $500.00 for providing laundry / clean linens as needed during the course; this
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service is supplied by a third party vendor and is billed one time for the course, therefore it is non-refundable after the first class.
Certification awarded: Intermediate Level 2
Note: The term/knowledge of bone setting (Sekkotsu in Japanese) referring to the setting of broken bones and resuscitation techniques (Kappo) are two of the components that make up the broad umbrella term Seifhukujitsu. This information / knowledge is taught as historical, for educational purposes only. It is taught with the “Don’t try this at home” disclaimer. Of course, I advise everyone to see a qualified physician. What you have to understand is that there were no board certified orthopedists or trauma medicine specialists in feudal Japan and “this was the only game in town” as one of my teachers used to say. This information merely helps the student to understand the development and historical context from which the Okazaki system was born. It helps the student to understand that one must choose wisely from this body of knowledge; meaning that some of the information does not achieve as good or better results than allopathic medicine while some of it does.
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Okazaki Restorative Massage Therapy
Level 3 / Advanced Course
This course introduces the student to, and provides instruction in, the following areas: traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory; an array of Asian therapies including tui na (a style of massage associated with TCM), acupressure, reikki (energy massage), lomi-lomi (Hawaiian style massage using the feet), chi gung (energy cultivation), and advanced theories, concepts, and techniques in the Okazaki method of Seifhukujitsu; the use of over-the-counter herbal preparations, oils, and supplements; the performance of advanced level stretching / alignment techniques; and the application of specific exercises for specific problems.
Upon completion, the student will have an advanced ability: to assess and evaluate client’s needs, and advise clients on situational / lifestyle adjustments related to their problems; to give a full-body massage employing techniques from a variety of Asian disciplines; to perform and apply advanced level stretching / alignment techniques and specific exercises for specific problems; and to use a variety of over-the-counter herbal preparations and supplements. The student will have a basic understanding of TCM theory and an advanced knowledge of the complete Okazaki system of Seifhukujitsu; which are prerequisites for instructor certification and which will give the student the ability to pursue more advanced studies. In addition, coupled with the Level 1 and Level 2 courses, this course gives the student at least 1818 hours of instruction and clinical practice.
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The student will be required to participate in a hands-on exercise class; application and demonstration will be required for certification.
The total number of class instructional hours in the program is 108, and the total hours of private lessons with the instructors are 72.
In addition, this course consists of over 360 hours of hands-on clinical work. Completion of Level 2 or the equivalent is a prerequisite.
Course length = nine months; 540 hours.
Tuition: $9000.00
Other Charges: $300.00 for books / study materials; these are special orders for a particular student from third party vendors and are non-refundable upon acceptance of equipment and supplies by student; make-up work deposit $440.00 (refundable if not used during the course; see catalog under make-up work policy for details).
Fees: $50.00 application fee; $500.00 for providing clean linens as needed during the course; this service is supplied by a third party vendor and is billed one time for the course, therefore it is non-refundable after the first class.
Certification awarded: Advanced / Level 3;
Reiki 1st Degree; Reiki 2nd Degree / Practitioner.
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Instructor Qualifications and Requirements
Level 4/Assistant Instructor: Completion of the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Courses; 5 years full-time, professional clinical work experience (or 10 years part-time experience); 1 year of apprenticeship assisting a Senior, Advanced Instructor.
Level 5/Instructor: The ability to teach all previous requirements; 10 years full-time, professional clinical work experience (or 15 years part-time experience); 5 years as an Assistant Instructor assisting a Senior, Advanced Instructor.
Level 6/Senior, Advanced Instructor: 15 years full-time, professional clinical work experience (or 20 years part-time experience); 5 years as an Instructor with proven, independent teaching experience.
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Continuing Education Courses
These courses are designed to meet the continuing education requirements of professional massage therapists; however, they are open to anyone with an interest in massage / healing arts. They serve as an introduction to the Okazaki style of Seifhukujitsu. As with all MAA Courses, permission of the instructor is a prerequisite. Enrollment is limited to 20 students per instructor / supervisor per class. Inquire for scheduling / availability or for groups desiring the courses at their location.
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Courses
CE Course #1
Introduction to the Okazaki Long-Life Restorative Massage Kata (Form) Part 1
Number of continuing education hours: 13
Length of course: 2 days
Course Description
This course of instruction is an introduction to the Okazaki style of traditional Japanese deep-tissue, restorative massage therapy / Seifhukujitsu by means of the Okazaki Long-Life Massage Kata (form), and provides the starting point and foundation of the students theoretical and technical massage knowledge within the Okazaki system of Seifhukujitsu. Part 1 teaches approximately half the sequence.
Seifhukujitsu is the long-life restoration therapy
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practiced and taught by Henry Seishiro Okazaki at his clinic and dojo in Honolulu, Hawaii during the first half of the 20th century. Seifhukujitsu is most accurately rendered in English as “Restoration Therapy” or “Restorative Massage Therapy” which reflects the overall spirit and goal of the system: to return/restore the injured or diseased person to an original state of well-being.
General seifhukujitsu principles are:
· Balance the body - The therapy focuses on the major energy flow lines used in other methods based upon TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) theory such as acupuncture, acupressure, tui na, shiatsu, etc.
· Break Down/Build Up - The therapy is a deep-tissue massage that releases lacto-carbonic acid. The body then rebuilds its tissue to a stronger state over time.
The Okazaki Long-Life Massage Kata (form) is formulated upon these principles / theoretical foundations.
The technique of Seifhukujitsu is to primarily use the crux of the elbow rather than the hands. This is done with an ironing and rocking motion and not rubbing. The Okazaki Long-Life Massage Kata (form) is an application of over 57 specific techniques organized into a distinctive and unique full-body massage that provides the theoretical and practical foundation for the remainder of the system.
It is the basis for a mentally and physically relaxing, deep tissue massage as part of a wellness lifestyle. It is the “original” sports massage. It is an excellent vehicle for initial assessment in medical massage. It is the application of TCM theory and the fundamental Seifhukujitsu