Hanshi Terry Wingrove Course July 2009

8th Dan Karate (FAJKO, WUKO), 9th Dan Jujitsu (EJJU, IJJF), 3rd Dan Aikido, 3rd Dan Judo

The list of Hanshi Terry Wingrove’s achievements both in Karate and in his private life read longer than a telephone directory (8th Dan Karate (FAJKO, WUKO), 9th Dan Jujitsu (EJJU, IJJF), 3rd Dan Aikido, 3rd Dan Judo; but even more impressive than that is the natural magnetism, knowledge, comic delivery, enthusiasm and humility that he exudes whilst teaching.

The students of Takimura were truly blessed to witness a small part of what it has taken Hanshi Terry Wingrove a lifetime to perfect. Many of the students witnessed firsthand through some astounding demonstrations the true essence of Jutsu and were left in no doubt that the techniques shown were effective and potentially lethal.

Sensei Terry began training at the tender age of 11, he says from a necessity to expunge a frustrated soul, and moved through many forms of martial arts from Karate, Judo to Akido and Jujitsu. Spending 21 years in Japan and being exposed to a multitude of great masters, has obviously stood Sensei Terry in good stead this has ultimately lead to the mantra he fervently believes in and reiterates ‘feeling is believing’. This is certainly true of the style that he now practices; seemingly minimal effort during the execution of the technique with maximum effect. Although the former statement is correct Sensei Terry was quick to remind the students that this talent is not easily gained, appearances are deceiving and this seemingly simplistic form is one of the hardest to master.

Karate has undergone a period of much evolution over the years which Hanshi Terry likened to the development of a tree. The roots of the tree are not visible however, we can roughly surmise how the tree came in to affect, but its exact origins and how and by whom it was started may always be a mystery- the same can be said of Karate. The trunk of the tree represents the old martial art of Jutsu (true martial art) and the branches form modern day Karate do, Aikido, Judo etc.; in essence, sporting karate. Karate was sanitised for many reasons too numerous to mention, however, the end result is that many of the techniques practiced today have been, adjusted, adulterated or completely lost, rendering modern karate often technically, spiritually, emotionally crippled and weaker for the introduction of point scoring. That aside as long as there are true martial artists teaching correct, effective and real technique then real martial arts will never die. The mastering of the martial art is a life long journey, true perfection unobtainable, however it is the journey that is the truly important element and ultimately the journey that defines the person.

It was an honour for the students to have a brief insight into Jutsu and has only served to wet their appetite for more courses and a closer allegiance with Hanshi Terry Wingrove to drink from his fountain of knowledge and spirit.

The students of Takimura would like to thank Hanshi Terry wingorve and his students for taking the time to visit us and look forward to the next course.

Student Comments

Sensei Jon Watson (Instructor 3rd Dan)

"I had little idea what to expect from Hanshi Terry's course. I knew it would be like nothing I had experienced and I wasn't disappointed. He displayed his vast knowledge of the martial arts and combined a practical lesson with a unique insight into the history of martial arts.

Above all I was amazed at the variety of techniques that could be used so effectively without seemingly much effort. Hanshi Terry explained that 'feeling is believing’; he wasn't wrong!

Despite numerous bruises and much pain I look forward to the next course to expand and deepen my understanding of the martial art."