Tatsu Dojo Martial Arts And Fitness

Tai (Body) Jutsu (Art or Method) is a blanket term that describes the traditional Japanese martial arts of close-quarter combat without a weapon.  Modern day examples are Judo, Aikido, Jujitsu and Karate.

 

What is Budo? 

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Bu (Warrior) Do (Path) describes the adaptation in philosophy and technique of the ancient samurai (Koryu) arts.  One of the forerunners of these is Ju (supple) Jutsu (method).

 

Jujutsu, also spelled jujitsu, became popular in the 1860s when Japan's warrior class was dismantled and ex-combatants began to teach martial arts to the public.  Many schools and styles of jujutsu started to appear, along with increased violence, fighting and deaths.  Due to these instances along with the fear of the reemergence of the Samurai, the Japanese government initially outlawed all martial arts, giving way to the emergence of Budo, or the path to enlightenment through warrior training.  

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With the acceptance of budo as a way of life and societal pride and harmony, martial arts were transformed into acceptable forms of combat sports and pursuits, such as Judo, Kendo, Aikido and Karate-Do.  

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Our Tai Jutsu classes are a combination of Aikido, Jujutsu and striking methods as well as grappling and ground fighting.  The techniques and methods are relatively easy to learn and are meant to coincide with our Karate training, but you can study Tai Jutsu at Tatsu Dojo independently and still gain benefits in strength, fitness and self-defense. ​

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Key Elements Of Tai Jutsu At Tatsu Dojo

• Japanese sword and quarter staff (jo) training are essential to learning the art.

• Students learn various forms of falling and rolling in a controlled and safe environment.

• Emphasis on evasion, body movement and blending rather than clashing with an attack.

• Throws, joint locks and pins are emphasized over striking.

• Though self training is important for development, jujutsu practice requires a partner.

• Training focuses primarily on self-defense and close-quarter combat.  

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Common Questions

"Am I too old to start learning Tai Jutsu?"

• No.  We take into account any physical concerns and adapt your training.

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"Do you practice grappling and ground-fighting?

• Yes, but our methods are very simple.  You will learn to fight from the ground and some pinning techniques.  But you will not learn the more intricate forms of grappling seen in other styles such as BJJ.  

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"Do you have classes for children?"

• Unfortunately, no.  Our space and time is limited to students 18 years and older.  ​

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"Does Tai Jutsu have any striking or kicking?

• Yes, here at Tatsu Dojo, our training involves basic strikes and kicks. But this is not the primary emphasis in taijutsu training.    

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"How do I get started?"

• Follow the link below to sign up for your first few classes.  All new students at Tatsu Dojo receive three class passes absolutely free.  There is no obligation to join and you can cancel any time.