Shu Ha Ri
Shu Ha Ri describes the traditional pathways of learning to mastery. In summary it means to begin by embracing the form, then once this has become a part of the practitioner, to explore the...
Takumakai Daito Ryu Australia Aiki Jujutsu
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Dynamic Daito-ryu
The above clip is an old movie from the 1970s detailing Soden Waza, these techniques are unique to the Takumakai. Featured in the video are two of my teachers. Amatsu sensei at 7m06s who...
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History of Daito-ryu
Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu is one of the Kobudo. The detail of its development in the Edo period (1603 -1868) and before is not clear. There are no books and no records about Daito-ryu. Perhaps...
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Daito Ryu in Australia
is a traditional Japanese martial art which is said to be about one thousand years old. However, it was only opened to the public for the first time by one hundred years ago. Takeda...
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Curriculum and Technique in Takumakai Daito-ryu
Techniques The movements of Daito-ryu are based on the movements of Kenjutsu. Some Aiki Jujutsuka also study Onoha Itto-ryu (Takeda-ha) as an adjunct to the study of Aiki Jujutsu technique. It is understood that...
Why is Aiki Jujutsu Different to Other Martial Arts?
Many self-defence and martial art systems rely heavily on speed and power. Most commonly they consist of hard punches, kicks and other strikes and blocks. Ordinary jujitsu also often relies on strength and body...
Women In Daito-ryu
Womens Self Defence, Aiki will set you free Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu is an excellent martial art for young and old of both sexes however it is particularly good for women. There is even a...
Rei of Budo
What is the Rei of Budo? The Dojo etiquette of “Rei” is an essential aspect with respect to the spirit of Budo. It is only by the expression of a sincere attitude to your...
Weapons in Daito ryu
Aiki Jujutsu came from an understanding of Japanese sword fighting. The school of sword fighting that is practised in Daito ryu is Ono ha Itto ryu. This school teaches the use of a long...
Inner Teachings
The Discipline of Meditation In the Gold Coast dojo emphasis is placed on developing both the internal and external aspects of budo. To practice this martial art well, one must be relaxed and supple....
Shu Ha Ri
Shu Ha Ri describes the traditional pathways of learning to mastery. In summary it means to begin by embracing the form, then once this has become a part of the practitioner, to explore the...
Advice From Kagoshima
Training Advice From Takumakai Daito-ryu’s Anoiki Sensei of Kagoshima Dojo In Japan training systems as a whole are referred as shu ha ri, which indicates the three phases of the whole training. Shu, which...
Dynamic Daito-ryu
The above clip is an old movie from the 1970s detailing Soden Waza, these techniques are unique to the Takumakai. Featured in the video are two of my teachers. Amatsu sensei at 7m06s who...
