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Smart movement. Open mind. Divine Budo Det underliggande direktivet för vår Budo är skydd av livet, friheten och kopplingen till spontanitet.

Syftet är att undvika och fly fysisk hot och våld, tills det det enda valet som återstår, den sista utvägen är att ta strid, och först då använda Budo för att skydda sin familj, sina vänner och sig själv. Vår Budo är starkt knutet japansk esoterisk buddism. Man förutsätts att respektera och acceptera det som naturliga inslag i träningen, utan att själv vara utövare av dem. Vår Budo är inte en mode

rn sport, utan en levande kampform som utvecklar utövaren, utan att kampformen i sig förlorar sitt ursprung.

10/11/2025

Araki-ryū (荒木流) is a highly regarded Japanese koryū (traditional school) of martial arts, deeply rooted in the Samurai battlefield traditions of the late 16th century. It is a comprehensive system (sōgō bujutsu) that specializes in close-quarters combat with and without weapons.

History and Founding
Founder: Araki Mujinsai Minamoto no Hidetsuna (荒木夢仁斎源秀縄).

Era Founded: Circa 1573, during the tumultuous Sengoku Jidai (Warring States Period) of Japan. The techniques are designed for the practical reality of combat, emphasizing efficiency and survival.

Nature: As a koryū, Araki-ryū represents an authentic, unbroken lineage of martial tradition developed before the Meiji Restoration (1868).

Core Focus: Torite-Kogusoku
The central focus of Araki-ryū is Torite-Kogusoku (捕手小具足), which translates roughly to "grappling in light armor." This discipline covers:

Grappling (Torite/Yawara): Techniques for seizing, restraining, and controlling an opponent.

Weapon Grappling (Kogusoku): Close-range combat scenarios where one or both participants are armed (often with short swords or knives). This is the school's hallmark—techniques address the reality of fighting when a weapon is suddenly deployed at close range or in a clinch.

Comprehensive Weaponry
Araki-ryū is renowned for its diverse curriculum, which covers many traditional Japanese weapons, usually against a sword-wielding enemy:

Polearms: Spear (Sōjutsu), Staff (Bōjutsu), and Halberd (Naginatajutsu / Nagamaki).

Swordsmanship: Techniques using both long (Odachi) and short swords (Kodachi), often including Iai (sword drawing) techniques designed for sudden, close engagements.

Chain Weapons: The school includes several forms of chained weaponry, collectively referred to as Kusari disciplines:

Kusarigamajutsu: Techniques using the chain and sickle.

Chigirikijutsu: Techniques using a staff with a chain and weight.

Key Characteristics
Practicality and Realism: The emphasis is on ending a confrontation quickly. The techniques are rugged and less focused on aesthetics than many modern martial arts.

Continuous Threat: Training often involves the concept that you are always armed (usually with a knife or short sword) and must constantly manage the opponent's threat while armed yourself.

No Sport Focus: Like most koryū, Araki-ryū is not practiced as a sport; its purpose is the transmission of martial techniques for self-defense or battlefield application.

11/08/2025

Takagi ryu jujutsu Soke Tsutsui Tomotaro performing Kachimi - "victorius position".
Born in 1906 (Meiji 39) in the city of Kōbe. Student of the 15th generation, Kakuno Happēta (Kakuno Hachihēta).
He began training in 1927 (Shōwa 2), and received full transmission (menkyo kaiden) in Hontai Yōshin-ryū, Takagi-ryū, Kukishin-ryū Bōjutsu, as well as in Sentan Isshin-ryū in January 1939 (Shōwa 14).
After his teacher passed away in March of the same year, he assumed the position of 16th generation successor.

06/07/2025

The three-section staff, which is a variant of the more well-known two-section nunchaku, is most commonly called San Jie Gun (三節棍) in Chinese.

Let's break down the characters:

三 (sān): Means "three."
節 (jié): Means "section," "part," or "segment."
棍 (gùn): Means "staff" or "stick" (often a long staff).

So, San Jie Gun literally translates to "three-section staff" or "three-part staff."

It's important to note that while the two-section nunchaku (often called "erh jie gun" – two-section staff in Chinese) is strongly associated with Okinawan Kobudo and Japanese martial arts, the San Jie Gun is a traditional Chinese weapon. It is known for its ability to generate incredible speed and power, but it is also extremely difficult to master and dangerous to use without extensive training.

06/06/2025

Goju Ryu is a traditional Okinawan style of karate that blends powerful strikes ("go" – hard) with fluid, circular movements ("ju" – soft). Rooted in Chinese White Crane and native Okinawan fighting arts, it emphasizes breathing techniques, close-range combat, and internal development. More than just self-defense, Goju Ryu is a path of discipline, harmony, and balance – embodying the true spirit of budo culture.

30/04/2025

This is a film about the CIA's predecessor, the OSS, and their "gutter fighting" method. Back then, training was simple and brutal, and compared to modern CIA training it is very different.

Gutter fighting is raw, brutal, and designed for one thing only: survival. It’s not about rules, honor, or style — it’s about doing whatever it takes to stay alive when everything else fails.

Key Features of Gutter Fighting:
- No rules. Eyes, throat, groin — all targets are fair game.
- Short and brutal techniques. No fluff, no flash.
- Made for confined spaces. Think alleys, stairwells, trenches.
- Use whatever’s in reach. Bottles, keys, chairs — everything is a weapon.
- Psychological dominance. Hit first, hit hard, don’t hesitate.

Even though much of the CIA's training remains classified, over the years some information has leaked through defectors, authors, and former agents, offering rare insights into their "low-profile self-defense" — meaning techniques that are fast, discreet, and suited for environments where drawing attention could be dangerous.

Here are a few known or strongly associated techniques from CIA training:

1. Low-profile Self-defense
CIA operatives train in quick, quiet close-quarters techniques that leave minimal noise or visible evidence. No flashy throws or high kicks — instead, joint breaks, and targeted strikes to vulnerable points like the throat, eyes, and solar plexus.

2. Improvised Weapons — Everyday Objects as Tools
Agents are taught to use everyday items as weapons without raising suspicion. Pens, keys, water bottles, and smartphones — in the right hands, anything becomes a weapon.

3. Verbal Distraction and Psychological Control
Training includes using body language and tone of voice to de-escalate situations, as well as employing verbal distractions to create critical openings for action.

4. Escape Over Engagement
Unlike FBI training, which often emphasizes control and arrest, CIA operatives are trained to break contact and disappear quickly — whether escaping holds, knife threats, or ambushes.

Training is More Than Physical
CIA operatives also train to manage how their body reacts under extreme stress, conceal fear, and move naturally even in high-pressure situations.

15/04/2025

How Self-Defense Training Has Evolved at the FBI

The FBI’s approach to self-defense has evolved significantly over the decades, adapting to changes in crime trends, technology, and society’s view on use of force. Here’s a quick timeline of how it’s developed:

⬛️ 1930s–1950s: Fi****ms and Force
• Training focused heavily on pistol use and basic physical strength.
• Self-defense meant striking, grappling, and baton use — simple and direct.
• Techniques were heavily influenced by military-style training.

⬛️ 1960s–1980s: Structure and Control
• More structured defensive tactics were introduced — wrist locks, take-downs, and holds.
• Influences from judo, boxing, and early combatives-style techniques started appearing.
• Scenario-based training became common: arrests, weapon disarms, close-quarters combat.

⬛️ 1990s: Real-World Scenarios
• A shift toward reality-based training, rooted in real case scenarios.
• New focus areas:
o Building entries
o Weapon retention
o Defense in confined spaces (like vehicles or hallways)

⬛️ 2000s–Now: Tactical, Legal, and Psychological Awareness
• FBI training today combines:
o Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, and modern combatives
o Force-on-force drills with simulation gear
o Legal decision-making: When and how much force is appropriate?
• Emphasis is placed on:
o Situational awareness
o Stress management under pressure
o De-escalation skills
o Weapon defense (especially knives and fi****ms)

⬛️ Modern FBI Self-Defense Training
• Conducted at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia
• Instructors often have backgrounds in law enforcement, military, and martial arts
• Self-defense is taught alongside:
o Fi****ms training
o Interrogation techniques
o Tactical field operations

⬛️ Final Thoughts
What started as simple, physical self-defense has become a holistic system that includes:
• Tactical response
• Legal awareness
• Psychological control
• Smart decision-making under pressure

FBI agents are trained not just to fight — but to think, de-escalate, and respond with precision.

18/03/2025

Sh*ten-ryū (四天流) is a traditional Japanese martial art school (koryū) specializing in jujutsu, focusing on grappling and close-quarters combat techniques. While specific historical records about Sh*ten-ryū's origins are limited, it is recognized among classical jujutsu schools.

Sh*ten-ryū is primarily practiced in select dōjō, particularly in Kumamoto, Japan. Traditionally, these dōjō have been exclusive, often accepting only local residents for training. This exclusivity has contributed to the school's limited global exposure.

22/09/2024

A film about Hidashiki kyokenjutsu - Hida style trengthening method - It is a training method for developing the mind and body that was founded by the Hida Harumitsu (1883-1956)

22/01/2024

Police baton training, the old way...

08/12/2023

How to wear the samurai armour...

20/10/2023

In budo one must adapt one's tactical movement to the surroundings and circumstances :-D

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