The AKBAN Knowledge structure

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Here's a concise overview of AKBAN's knowledge structure, clocking in at just 4.5 minutes.

AKBAN advances in three paths: Ninjutsu, Emotion regulation, and Fitness.
These paths are bound to a deeper ethical layer (ethical code of AKBAN)
Ninjutsu is our martial art. Emotion Regulation focuses on impulse control and conflict resolution. Fitness is the bedrock that prepares for the other two paths.

Our simple, anti mac-dojo, level system starts at Level 1 and goes up to Level 7. Levels 1-5 take about 10 years in the dojo and cover syllabus, culminating in an exam and a certification.
Level six requires continues dojo attendance; no attendance, no Level 6.
Level seven is for community leaders; no contribution, back to Level five. These levels intersect with all AKBAN fields of knowledge and, again, correspond with our ethical code.

Expected outcomes? quality of life gets a little better.

Instructors can change syllabus using the Methodical Pyramid, which builds on our syllabus. It starts with Tatakai, real combat scenarios, and since these real combat scenarious evolve over time, our syllabus changes, leading to us develop more. (like the family defense and security). These changes feed into our structure, helping us adapt to modern conflicts while preserving traditional Ninjutsu kata. From basics to drills to sparring, it's a top-down approach.

Community practice is key. It's upheld by instructors and veteran black belts, explained by brief dialogues during lessons, and bound by our ethical code. Attendance is the renewed building material that holds us together.

That's it. Thanks for reading. Yossi Sheriff, AKBAN.