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How is Taijutsu Unique?Budo Taijutsu takes an open-ended approach to martial arts that holds survival as the FIRST priority above all else. At the very least, you need to keep yourself and loved ones alive! This training involves studying combat scenarios and techniques that are up to 900 years old and making them relevant to YOUR life. As this isn't sport-oriented, there are no rules about what is/isn't allowed, as long as what you do works for you. In a dangerous situation, you'll often be smaller, weaker, and slower than your opponent. Iinstead of relying on physical prowess, emphasis is placed on things like positioning, timing, balance, relaxed movements and psychology to prevail. You will ALWAYS have some control of these things. A heavy emphasis is placed on the ability to change and adapt to whatever comes your way - in a fight or in life. Weapons usage & disarming is integral from day-one, and includes traditional martial arts weapons (such as swords, staffs, and knives), but considers the use of improvised weapons such as pens, cell phones, wallet chains, clothing and whatever might be available to you. A wholistic and unrestricted view is taken to seamlessly integrate various combat skills such as striking, grappling, pain-compliance, weaponry, etc. as well as integrate those skills to your body type and who you are as a person. Takamatsu's Words Regarding Ninjutsu
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