Diploma Course

Year Two 2011-2012

 

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

3rd/4th September 2011

  • 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

8th/9th October 2011

  • 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

5th/6th November 2011

  • 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

10th/11th December 2011

  • 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

WEEKEND 5- FIRE- 1

14th/15th January 2012

  • 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

18th/19th February 2012

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

WEEKEND 7- FIRE 2

17th/18th March 2012

  • 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- wATER

21st/22nd April 2012

  • 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

19th/20th May 2012

  • 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

16th/17th June 2012

  • 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

14th/15th July 2012

  • Submission of final assignments,
  • Practical assessment, and
  • Presentation of project.
Diploma Course Year Two: 2012
3rd/4th September 2011
Introduction
8th/9th October 2011
Review
5th/6th November 2011
Metal
10th/11th December 2011
Earth
14th/15th January 2012
Fire - 1
18th/19th February 2012
Mid-Year Review
17th/18th March 2012
Fire - 2
21st/22nd April 2012
Water
19th/20th May 2012
Wood
16th/17th June
Overview
14th/15th July 2012
Assessment and look forward
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