2011-2012 Massage Course Program Schedule and Pricing
Director Cynthia Frueh founded Makoto Kai Healing Arts (MKHA) in 1996. It is a massage school that provides the academic, practical, and business education to practice therapeutic massage. MKHA promotes the teachings of Danzan Ryu, a system of jujitsu and healing arts developed by the founder of Danzan Ryu, Master Henry Okazaki.
Since 1997, Makoto Kai Healing Arts has been authorized by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
The California Acupuncture Board has approved 50 hours of the massage course for Continuing Education Units for Licensed Acupuncturists.
Classes start every September with 8 weekend sessions.
For a copy of the schedule and complete Course Catalog contact the school at cynthia@makotokaihealingarts.com
If you will be attending from out of town, click here for a list of local motels and inns.
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Background
MKHA is approved by the Danzan Ryu Seifukujitsu Institute (DZRSI), a national massage program that is a division of the American Judo & Jujitsu Federation. The courses are open to all qualified persons, whether or not they are in jujitsu, but the primary beneficiaries are students of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu pursuing a course of study that enhances their jujitsu studies.
Professor Okazaki taught jujitsu and massage to his students, promoting the idea that the fighting spirit should be balanced by the healing spirit. His technique is derived from his training in Japanese restorative techniques as well as traditional Hawaiian bodywork.
Makoto Kai Healing Arts continues a long tradition of passing Professor Okazaki's legacy on to our students.
Non-jujitsu students are welcome to participate in courses at MKHA. No martial arts background is required to achieve the full benefit of our courses.
A National Certification Exam is administered by the DZRSI at the end of the massage course.
Course Descriptions
Module 1-Basic Course (150 hours)
Certified Massage Technician
90 Hours Practical Applications - Practice of the basic massage
25 Hours Anatomy and Physiology
25 Hours History and Theory - Traditional Oriental Medical Theory
10 Hours Professional Standards - Business, Ethics, Law
Prerequisites for Module 1:
High School diploma or equivalent
At least 18 years of age
Membership in the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation
Ability to attend classes
General good health
Ability to understand and read English
Prospective students are responsible for knowing the work requirements for massage technicians in their city, county and state.
Module 2-Graduate Course (150 hours)
Certified Massage Practitioner
95 Hours Practical Applications - Kata, Theory, Therapeutics, Seifukujitsu
25 Hours Anatomy and Physiology
20 Hours Inner Climate - Qi Gong or Yoga and Personal Development
10 Hours Professional and Ethical Standards - Contraindications, Charting
Prerequisites for Module 2:
Successful completion of AJJF Module 1 DZR RT
Regular, on-going practice of DZR RT
Makoto Kai Advanced Training
(This course is a Makoto Kai course, not DZRSI)
Certified Massage Therapist
150 Hours Advanced training in Kata, Theory, Therapeutics, Seifukujitsu
50 Hours Clinical Practice
Prerequisites for Advanced Training:
Successful completion of AJJF Module 2 DZR RT
Regular, on-going practice of DZR RT
2011-2012 Massage Course Program Schedule and Pricing