Bujutsu
Koryu Bujutsu, also known as Kobujutsu or simply Bujutsu, is the term used to describe the martial arts practiced by the warriors of feudal Japan (1198-1868) and was conceived in Japan as an art of living. Its practice provides the adept with physical and mental discipline, enabling him to protect himself, gain confidence and grow physically and spiritually.
Martial Traditions
The martial practice at Myofu-An Dojo is based on the following schools of transmission (ryu-ha):
- Gyokko ryu Kosshijutsu 玉虎流骨指術
- Koto ryu Koppojutsu 虎倒流骨法術
- Takagi Yoshin ryu Jutaijutsu 高木揚心流柔術
- Kukishin ryu Bujutsu 九鬼神流武術
- Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu 神伝不動流打拳体術
- Togakure ryu Ninpo Taijutsu 戸隠流忍法体術
Curriculum
Kobujutsu is comprised of the following teaching and principles:
- Ryu Tai Undo : Body conditioning through stretching, strengthening and breathing exercises.
- Taihenjutsu : Body movement, escapes, breakfalls, jumps, etc.
- Dakentaijutsu : Strikes with various parts of the body.
- Jutaijutsu : Grabbing, throwing, choking, dislocation and ground techniques.
- Kosshijutsu : Pressure points, attacks on the muscular and nervous systems.
- Koppojutsu : Methods of controlling the skeletal system.
- Kenjutsu / Bikenjutsu : Techniques for Japanese swords, knives and other blades.
- Bojutsu : Techniques using sticks of various lengths.
- Soujutsu : Spear techniques.
- Naginatajutsu : Halberd techniques.
- Jutte : Truncheon techniques.
- Shurikenjutsu : Techniques using projectiles of various shapes.
- Kusari Fundo : Weighted chain techniques.
- Ninjutsu : Unconventional principles, strategies and tactics