Miyama Ryu Jujutsu

[bushido_man96]

It is taught at some Buddhist centers/zendos as a zen-warrior discipline. there's no doubt that jojutsu is amuch more practical martial art for typical self-defense, but this whole self-defense kick is rather new for Miyama Ryu. Before Shihan passed on I remember a writting that was sent to the dojos reminding us a samurai's goal was not to survive battle, but to strike down his enemy. the style was never about teaching women how to fight off a rapist. It was about training the mind and body in the warrior tradition.

Things change over time, and this is not a bad thing. Being able to defend yourself on the street is a good thing. The "warrior tradition" can be a very ambiguous term. Are not modern police officers warriors? What about our troops? Obviously, we can't just strike down people in the street today. But we can learn how to ward off attackers as necessary.

[Daisho]

bushido, i think you may have mistook my intention. I have yet to even become proficient in MR, and i certainly don't feel qualified enough topass judgement on what it should or should not be. I just know what it was when i signed up. Your namesake has always been a very important part of our studies, now it seems it's only important at a few of the older dojos.

[bushido_man96]

Your namesake has always been a very important part of our studies, now it seems it's only important at a few of the older dojos.

So, you are saying that the bushido is gone from the training? How is that?

[ps1]

Before Shihan passed on I remember a writting that was sent to the dojos reminding us a samurai's goal was not to survive battle, but to strike down his enemy. ...

Having the ability to give no ground with a bokken, is more about life then it is swordplay.

When I was studying Yagu Ryu, Viol Sensei would make the same points. It was a great philosophy for me at the time (I was still in the army then). It really put the warrior philosophy in perspective. I'm glad you brought this up. Thank you.