SIX HARMONY
EIGHT ULTIMATE METHOD
ABOUT:
Six Harmony Eight Ultimate Method is an extremely effective, practical form of
personal combat originally introduced by James Benson to close quarter combat instructors
and security professionals and is now being made available to the general
public.
James Benson has
been active in Chinese and Japanese Bugei since 1966. This path includes
several decades of training within The United States, Europe, Taiwan and China
as well as extended residency within Japan.
FEATURES:
Although primarily a martial art, dedicated training in Six Harmony Eight
Ultimate Method generates a form of “relaxed” energy while promoting a natural
balance within the mind, body and spirit.
To the casual observer, the movements of Six Harmony Eight Ultimate Method
appear “soft” and fluid like running water. During partner training exercise
and exchange, the recipient immediately realizes that what appears as “soft”
during drills of solo exercise is in actuality very “heavy” and solid.
The hands and feet of a skilled practitioner of Six Harmony Eight Ultimate
Method are more than capable of shattering several concrete cinder blocks with
a single seemingly soft hit.
Six Harmonies
體合于心 Body and Mind
心合于意 Mind and Intent
意合于氣 Intent and Chi
氣合于神 Chi and Spirit
神合于動 Spirit and Movement
動合于空 Movement and Void
While the six harmonies listed above stress appropriate alignment of
mind, body and spirit, the eight force vectors and paths of delivery stress the
“opening” and release of natural energy through the spine and associated
appendage of choice (Tongbei).
Once combined and in concert, the end result is Six Harmony Eight Ultimate
Method.
Eight Force Vectors
Center
Inside
Outside
Upward
Downward
Crossing
Spiral
Wave
Eight Paths
Hooking
Piercing
Ramming
Swirling
Wielding
Cleaving
Scooping
Slicing
HISTORY:
Six Harmony Eight Ultimate Method is the sole creation of James Benson yet it
retains and embodies several core teachings and principles of traditional Ma
(Li) Family Hsin Yi, Black Tiger Baji and Baguazhang.
The Ma family has a long martial history within China and Taiwan.
The Ma family has provided security training for the military and bodyguard
service for government officials including Chiang Kai-Shek and Sun Yat-Sen.
James Benson studied daily with Sifu Ma Liang from 1966 until his death.
James Benson was the first non-Asian and most senior direct student of Sifu Ma
during Sifu Ma(s) residency within the United States.
Today, Six Harmony Eight Ultimate Method is recognized as one of the 6
official platforms for the promulgation of Bujutsu offered by The Japan Cultural Society And
Research Institute Of NEPA.
Instruction in the art of Six Harmony Eight Ultimate Method is generally
conducted outdoors in an “open” environment.
While in the States, Mr. Benson teaches this method in Chinatown, New York City
(Columbus Park) and in Delaware Water Gap, which is located 1.5 Hours drive
Northwest of NYC in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Northeastern
Pennsylvania.
Apprenticeship interviews for training in Six Harmony Eight Ultimate Method are
now available.
Previous experience in a Bugei tradition is NOT a prerequisite for
acceptance.
Class size is limited and all applicants are expected to pass an interview and
may also be requested to occasionally participate in training sessions within
Japan and China.
Mr. Benson personally conducts each “session”.
Six Harmony Eight Ultimate Method is NOT just a style or a system.
It is much more.
It is a “way of life”.
Please direct all inquiries to:
JCS
PO Box 342
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327
U.S.A.
570-476-4482 Direct