Traditional weapons training is essential to progression in martial arts. Just as Jiujitsu and Karate are important to understanding bunkai, weapons play an equal role in a true martial artist’s study. Martial arts in the traditional sense were more about weapons than they were about empty hand. In many systems the weapons were taught first…
“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…