Ten Chi Jin Ryaku No Maki

Ten Chi Jin at Sanami Defense Academy

The Scrolls of Heaven, Earth, and Man

At Sanami Defense Academy, Ten Chi Jin Ryaku no Maki is not viewed as a rigid doctrine but as a living blueprint — a foundational framework through which we contextualize and critique the very techniques it presents. Rather than accepting its contents as a final authority, we use the scroll to provoke deeper questions about function, force, and intent.

The scroll serves as a force multiplier: a structural map through which we interpret tradition, dissect tactics, and bridge gaps between classical movement and modern combative application. Our students learn to identify problems first — not blindly adopt solutions. From here, they ask: Is this technique viable for me? In my context? Against pressure? Under stress?

We don’t conflate kata with combat. Instead, we extract utility and discard redundancy by evaluating everything through the Four Pillars of our system:

• Taijutsu (body movement & classical techniques)

• Combatives (practical, pressure-tested solutions)

• Firearms (modern force projection & control)

• Medical (lifesaving interventions & recovery)

This is paired with constant reevaluation through the lens of Legality, Ethics, and Morality.

We use the scroll to ask better questions:

• Where does this technique thrive?

• Can it be adapted under duress?

• Are we beginning from a dominant position, or recovering from a deficit?

• Do we have a structural understanding of space, timing, and consequence?

Ten Chi Jin gives us more than just movement. It gives us insight — not into perfection, but into iteration. At Sanami, we recognize that the scroll is incomplete by design. It is a draft, one that must be revised by every generation that inherits it. Ours is no exception.