Diploma Course

Year Two 2010

 

Each weekend will include review of the Five Element theory in relation to the elements.

There will also be time for practice treatments on each other.

A range of self development exercises will be covered each weekend. These will include Makko-ho stretches, Do-In exercises, breathing and meditation exercises plus any exercises individual teachers may include.

WEEKEND 1- INTRODUCTION

16th/17th January 2010

  • Hara Diagnosis,
  • Kyo/Jitsu theory,
  • Developing practice techniques,
  • Practical homework- 50 case treatments,
  • Discussion of assignments and
  • Location of Yu and Bo points.

WEEKEND 2- REVIEW

13th/14th February 2010

  • Physiology- Lymphatic system, anatomy of the ear and eye,
  • Introduction to kyo-jitsu reaction, and
  • Review of Zen Shiatsu principles and practice.

WEEKEND 3- METAL

13th/14th March 2010

  • Physiology- Respiratory system, anatomy of the skin,
  • Review classical LU/LI meridians and points, and
  • Extended meridians of LU/LI, Masanaga's theory of LU/LI.

WEEKEND 4- EARTH

17th/18th April 2010

  • Physiology- Digestive system,
  • Review classical ST/SP meridians and points,
  • Extended meridians of ST/SP, Masanaga's theory of ST/SP,
  • Hara diagnosis and kyo-jitsu application, and
  • Introduction to composites.

WEEKEND 5- FIRE- 1

15th/16th May 2010

  • Physiology- Cardiovascular system,
  • Review of classical HT/SI meridians and points,
  • Extended meridians of HT/SI, Masanaga's theory of HT/SI, and
  • Hara diagnosis, work with kyo-jitsu application.

WEEKEND 6-MID-YEAR REVIEW

12th/13th June 2010

Content to be confirmed. To include, mid-year assessments, mock practical assessments and tutorials.

WEEKEND 7- WATER

10th/11th July 2010

  • Physiology- Nervous system,
  • Review of classical TH/HP meridians and points,
  • Extended meridians of TH/HP, Masanaga's theory of TH/HP, and
  • Hara diagnosis, work with kyo-jitsu application.

WEEKEND 8- FIRE 2

11th/12th September 2010

  • Physiology- Urinary system,
  • Review of classical BL/KD meridians and points,
  • Extended meridians of BL/KD, Masanaga's theory of BL/KD,
  • Hara diagnosis, kyo-jitsu  application, and
  • Back diagnosis in prone.

WEEKEND 9- WOOD

9th/10th October 2010

  • Physiology- Endocrine system,
  • Review of classical GB/LV meridians and points,
  • Extended meridians of GB/LV,
  • Masanaga's theory of GB/LV,
  • Hara diagnosis, and
  • kyo-jitsu application.

WEEKEND 10- OVERVIEW

13th/14th November 2010

  • Physiology- Reproductive system,
  • Review of all extended meridians,
  • Practice in sitting position, and
  • Bo/Yu points revision, point location revision.

WEEKEND 11- ASSESSMENT AND LOOK FORWARD

12th/13th December 2010

  • Submission of final assignments,
  • Practical assessment, and
  • Presentation of project.
Diploma Course Year Two: 2010
January 16th/17th 2010
Introduction
February 13th/14th 2010
Review
March 13th/14th 2010
Metal
April 17th/18th 2010
Earth
May 15th/16th 2010
Fire - 1
June 12th/13th 2010
Mid-Year Review
July 10th/11th 2010
Water
September 11th/12th 2010
Fire -2
October 9th/10th 2010
Wood
November 13th/14th 2010
Overview
December 13th/14th 2010
Assessment and look forward
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