What is Real Jiu Jitsu? Is it Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, judo, sambo, submission wrestling—or something entirely different? I think the answer to this question may surprise you. Why? Because most consider real jiu jitsu to be Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? It’s not that at all, and I’m not trying to downgrade the effectiveness of a skilled practitioner in…
What is the difference between what you teach and jiujitsu? I’ve been asked this question regularly for the past ten years or so—at least since the popularity of MMA and the perceived dominance of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in that type of competition. Usually, the explanation of what Jiu Jitsu is and is not takes…
“Mushin” meaning No Mind No, this doesn’t mean absent-mindedness or imply some airhead joke. This is a state of being that one can achieve with enough practice. This state is found in many people when they drive a car and even in accomplished musicians when the play with ease and in a seemingly effortless way. …
Total Ryu Martial Arts and Bushido My experience in martial arts has included two fantastic systems of knowledge, and close to 30 years of study. I have seen the very best of individuals and character and also the very worst of individuals and their character (or lack thereof). The best inspire me to achieve and…
Why is jujitsu and specifically what we teach so effective? This isn’t a real short answer so please be patient. I will do my best to answer it with a little history of the Total Ryu System and it’s predecessors, our philosophy and our teaching method. As many of you know, my training, before I…