Budo Taijutsu: An Illustrated Reference Guide of Bujinkan Dojo Budo Taijutsu Book by Duncan Mitchell (2nd Edition)

Budo Taijutsu: An Illustrated Reference Guide of Bujinkan Dojo Budo Taijutsu Book by Duncan Mitchell (2nd Edition)

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Budo Taijutsu (Martial Arts Body Technique), combines the essence of nine classical martial art systems from Japan. Through his organisation, the Bujinkan, Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi-sensei has overseen the growth of Budo Taijutsu to many thousands of practitioners worldwide. Its training philosophy of developing your response in accordance with the situation provides both a dynamic martial art and practical form of self-defence.

In this expanded Second Edition, author and illustrator Duncan Mitchell presents a systematic reference for both beginners and experienced students.

Part One - Foundations of Budo Taijutsu

Basic training advice, physical preparation exercises and how to take a fall safely before moving on to providing clear diagrams and brief explanations for the essential basic techniques of striking, joint locks, throws, choking and self-defence.

Part Two - Kihon Gata (Basic Forms)

Provides a reference to the essential foundational forms, including Sanshin no Kata, Kihon Happo, and Ukemi Gata Taihenjutsu.

Part Three - Keiko Gata (Practice Forms)

Presents detailed descriptions of the basic practice forms for:

- Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu

- Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu

- Koto Ryu Koppojutsu

- Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu

- Kuki Shinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu

- Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu

About the Author

Duncan Mitchell is a martial arts instructor based in Brisbane, Australia, with over thirty-five years of experience, including several years in Japan, training directly under the Bujinkan grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi-sensei. As the founder of Bujinkan Brisbane, Duncan has been conducting classes, organising seminars, and hosting training events since 1997.

314 pages