Rokkakukai Bujutsu

TAIJUTSU ,is an ancient martial art with roots tracing back to the 12th century and the development of the first schools of armed and unarmed combat, known as koryu. Over the centuries, this art evolved through various classical Japanese schools, resulting in a rich diversity of styles. Emerging as a response to the needs of warriors on the battlefield, Taijutsu focuses on functional adaptation in combat, primarily unarmed, utilizing the strength of an attack in different situations with precision and efficiency.

Despite the diversity of styles, Taijutsu shares a wide range of techniques, including projections, joint locks, chokes, strikes, and the use of traditional Japanese weapons such as the sword (kenjutsu), the staff (jojutsu), and small improvised weapons among others. These techniques were designed to enable an unarmed practitioner, even of smaller size and strength, to effectively defend against larger, stronger, or armed opponents.

Although it has evolved over time, resulting in various schools, styles, and names to define a method of defense and attack using body techniques, the essence of Taijutsu remains its pragmatic effectiveness and adaptability in unarmed combat.

Today, Taijutsu is practiced worldwide, serving as a vehicle to preserve the rich heritage of Japanese martial arts and as a means for the physical, mental, and spiritual development of its practitioners. This centuries-old martial art remains relevant, transmitting a valuable tradition that transcends cultures and borders.

Are you interested in learning traditional Japanese martial arts as they have been taught for over 900 years?

Students of the Rokkakukai Bujutsu Kakureta Shinju Dojo study authentic Samurai Taijutsu and Kobudo (unarmed and weapons skills) dating from the 11th century Sengoku era, all the way through the Edo period, to present day self defense applications.
These methods have survived through the turbulent history of Japan because they work not just on the field of combat, not just because they are unconventional or use the principles of asymmetric strategy; but also to support and protect the practitioner's body, mind and spirit, and develop skill sets with which to navigate order out of chaos.
We cover Physical Combat, Health and Meditation, which made the Samurai into legendary warriors.
We are now accepting new students age 10+ from all over the area - classes based in Wayne County.
We look forward to training together and helping you follow this ancient path of self realisation and inner peace through Authentic Japanese Bujutsu Combat Arts.

Body awareness is building clarity from the inside out, this is the first principle.... Turn discipline into second nature....
-Hadani Sensei