Black Mountain, North Carolina
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Budo Taijutsu
Our school is the transmission from Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi of Japan. His 'whole body warrior movement' is renowned as a comprehensive approach to defense and personal development. Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu has been incorporated into training regimen by the Federal Beaureu of Investigation, Israeli SF, The U.S. Marine Corps, Navy teams, among others. The beauty of the art is that those who seek only to master the combat forms fall short of true mastery as the Master himself says. It is an art from the heart. Warriors of Spirit and Determination who seek greater understanding of the myriad forces at work in the natural environment, within themselves, and others, comprise the worlwide cadre of instructors. Asheville is home to a core of dedicated individuals holding ranks from 1st degree Black (Sho Dan) to 5th Degree (Go Dan), who are supported by Master Ed Martin, 15th Dan - a senior teacher of the Western World. Students learn coordination, strength, balance, committment, perseverence, and humor through Budo Taijutsu training. For a schedule of available classes, visit our schedule, check out the upcoming events in the calendar, or get to know some of our instructors. Thank you for visiting our site! More information is available on the LINKS page. Scroll down to return to Programs.
Our area ranking instructor, Shidoshi Kennedy, can be reached at
www.kasumiyamabujinkan.com
The worldwide 2008 theme of the year is Togakure Ryu Ninpo.
Budo Taijutsu is a study of Nine traditions from Japan.
Togakure Ryu (Hidden door school) 2008 theme
The second oldest of the nine traditions, this ryu forms much of the basis for the Ninjutsu techniques taught in the Bujinkan. This system is famous for its use of such weapons as shuko and shuriken. It was reportedly founded by Daisuke Togakure in the late 1100's.
Gyokko Ryu (Jewelled tiger school)
The oldest of the nine traditions, this style is heavily influenced by Chinese kenpo and is known for its koshijutsu attacks to muscles and soft organs, also using fingers and thumbs for ripping and tearing. Gyokko Ryu was originally founded by Cho Gyokko who was said to have fled China during the Tang Dynasty around 900 AD. This ryu forms much of the basis for the Bujinkan system including the kihon happo.
Kukishinden Ryu (Nine demons school) 2007 theme
This ryu is a battlefield style whose specialty is the use of many different weapons including spears, swords, hanbos, etc. Many of the weapon techniques (hanbo, bo, yari, naginata, etc) in Bujinkan come from this school. Kukishenden Ryu was reportedly founded by Izuma Kanja Yoshiteru in the mid 1100's.
Gyokushin Ryu (Heart school)
The second ninjutsu ryu in the Bujinkan system was founded by Sasaki Goemon Teruyoshi in the mid 1500. Not much is known of this ryu except that it is an Iga ninja school and concentrated more on the espionage side of ninjutsu, rather than the fighting side. It is also known for its use of sutemi (sacrifice) throws.
Takagi Yoshin Ryu (Raise the heart to the high trees school)
This system specializes in grappling and throwing techniques similar to aikido and judo. However, unlike judo and aikido, this style makes it difficult for the opponent to make ukemi (to fall or roll safely). This ryu is known as the "bodyguard school", and was founded by Takagi Oriuemon Shigenobu around 1650.
Koto Ryu (Tiger knocking down School)
This style specializes in koppojutsu or bone-breaking techniques and is very linear in motion. This style was originally organized into a ryu by Sakagami Kunishige in the mid 1500. The name of the school means "to knock the Tiger down with the tips of the fingers" and historically, training started with striking sand and gravel, then larger stones for conditioning.
Gikan Ryu (Regard for justice school)
This ryu was originally founded by Uryu Hangan Gikanbo in the mid 1500 and specializes in koppojutsu or bone-breaking techniques. This style is known for its low stances, with much of the footwork within the Bujinkan system coming from this ryu.
Kumogakure Ryu (Hidden shrine school)
The third of the ninja ryus, it uses similar taijutsu as Togakure Ryu, and is also known for double blocks and strikes. This ryu originated with Heinaizaemon Ienaga Iga in the mid 1500.
Shinden Fudo Ryu (Tradition of the immovable god school)
This system specializes in dakentaijutsu (striking techniques) and
jutaijutsu (hard grappling techniques). This was the first ryu that
Takamatsu learned from his grandfather. This ryu was also
founded by Izuma Kanja Yoshiteru in the mid 1100 who also learned Chinese
kenpo.
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