Budo Taijutsu does not refer to a specific style, but more to a group of arts, each with a different point of view expressed by the specific school. The physical dynamics from one school to another varies- one may focus on redirection and avoidance while another may charge in and overwhelm, etc.
The following is a list of the 9 Schools of the Bujinkan:
· Tokagkure Ryu Ninpo- The hidden door school
· Koto Ryu Koppojutsu-Tiger knocking down school
· Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu-Jeweled tiger school
· Kukishinden Happo Biken-Nine demons school
· Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu-High tree raised heart school
· Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo Happo Biken-Hiding in the clouds school
· Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo Happo Biken-Jeweled heart school
· Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu-Immovable heart school
· Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu-Truth, loyalty, and justice school
The main principles of Budo Taijutsu are: posture, distance, rhythm, and flow. Soke Hatsumi has repeatedly called Budo Taijutsu. “The Art of Distance.” The practitioner responds to attacks in such a way that they place themselves in an advantageous position from which an effective response can be employed. They are taught to use the entire body (Taijutsu) for every movement /technique, to provide the most power and leverage. They will use the openings created by the opponent’s movement to implement techniques. All ranking we receive is licensed through Soke Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi of the Bujinkan Honbu Dojo in 