SHI-TAMAJUTSU

The Art of the Four Spheres

The "Martial Art" for Paintball

If you haven't been here before, it will be neccessary for you to read this.

Pronouncing Japanese

The pronunciation guide will help with the Japanese words used in this Section.

Explaination of the Shi-Tama symbol

Why this kamon (symbol) was chosen.

Hitsuyoujoukan (necessary requirements)

The basic level you should be at for the concepts of Shi-Tamajutsu will apply.

Hachi Shouheki (eight walls)

There are eight barriers which will slow your performance and make you unable to advance in skill. But there is a way to cross each of them.

Kihongenri (fundimental ideas)

This explains the fundamental ideals of Shi-Tamajutstu.

Ki, Teppou, Tai, Ichi (spirit, gun, body, one)

This concept is what you should be striving for.

Shateki (marksmanship)

Target shooting and what to do when the targets are shooting back.

The Principles of Koueimushi (fair play; sportsmanship)

This is an essential part of the Shi-Tamajutsu system.

Kinsei (balance)

The game is a balancing act, this section helps you determine the balance.

Senjutsu (tactics)

Your options as a player.

Buryako (strategies)

Your options as a team.

Ekitai Kei (fluid plan)

Fluidic planning is used by such units as the Special Forces, Marine Force Recon and other elite units.

Seigenjikou (restriction; limitation)

Knowing your limits will help you operate more effectively.

Adopting a fatalistic "there's always another game" attitude is essential.

Seizan (survival)

You're no good to your team on the sidelines.

Migaku (to polish; to refine; to improve)

The most effective method, used by most every other professional and olympic sports.

Tame Bouken(good risks) and Warui Bouken (bad risks)

Defining what the terms actually should mean.

Tsukekomu (advantage)

This is one of the key steps to overcoming your opponent.

Shouri (victory)

A "checklist", if you will, for winning.

Soukougeki (the offensive)

An important underlying concept of the game.

Chikei (terrain)

One of the key limiting factors.

Kingusari (gold chain)

Yours and theirs. How to maintian yours and disrupt your opponents'.

Shoutai (the "true character" of Shi-Tamajutsu)

The overall philosophies of Shi-Tamajutsu.

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