体術 Taijutsu (Unarmed Fighting Techniques) is our unarmed fighting techniques in the Bujinkan Dōjō. First we teach our students the fundamental techniques from the 天地人略の巻 Ten-Chi-Jin Ryaku no Maki.
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天略の巻 Ten Ryaku no Maki – The Scroll of Heaven
Master natural, effective body movement and become an exceptional Uke (receiver). This level builds the essential foundation — exactly as Takamatsu Sensei trained for a full year as a young boy before learning any techniques. In my dōjō, this is the requirement for 1st Dan black belt.
地略の巻 Chi Ryaku no Maki – The Scroll of Earth
Learn precise application of techniques with minimal force. We focus on Koppō (essential points) so the techniques work efficiently even against stronger opponents. This forms the curriculum for 2nd and 3rd Dan ranking in my dōjō.
人略の巻 Jin Ryaku no Maki – The Scroll of Man
Combine movement and technique into seamless self-defense (Goshin-jutsu). These methods draw directly from the nine ryū-ha traditions. This level is the requirement for 4th Dan in my dōjō.
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After you have learned the techniques from the “Shidōshi scrolls” above you should focus on the 9 Ryū-ha tyechniques. There is no techniques you must know for additional ranks in the Bujinkan Dojo. But if you want to get better I suggest you study the Ryū-ha techniques, especially the Taijutsu techniques from the “Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai” book by Hatsumi Sōke. Then there is the weapon techniques you can study, but I have to remind you that Bujinkan Dojo is a school of Taijutsu Happō-Biken, meaning that we study the weapon techniques to get better on our Taijutsu techniques. We don’t really care what the rules say, you can’t touch the blade with your hands, but if there is no other option you do it anyway.
Weapon schools also study Taijutsu to better use their weapons. I already wrote my thoughts on my training philosophy, so I won’t repeat it again.
I have made a lot of videos on the Ryū-ha techniques both Taijutsu and weapons, check out BUDOSHOP.SE and see if you find something.
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Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai by Masaaki Hatsumi
Publisher : Kodansha USA
Publication date : July 15, 2008
Language : English
Print length : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 4770030592
ISBN-13 : 978-4770030597