Aikijutsu

[Kensai]

Sorry Kyle-san, I did not mean to laugh at you.

 

If you are interested Aikijutsu was created at about 1100 AB by Shinra Saburo Minamoto no Yoshimitsu. It was actually based on the movements of the spider.

 

Take Care

[moobrack]

I found this information on a website about all jitsu arts

 

Ancient system of combat based on jujutsu; founded by Shinra SaburoYoshimitsu during the Kamakura period (1185 - 1336) in Japan. Also known as aiki-jujutsu, it is the art from which aikido has developed.

 

Sometime during the 13th century, a school existed to the north of Mt. Fuji that specialised in the teaching of aiki-jutsu. It was kept secret except to a few disciples, for the most part Japanese nobles of ancient lineage. This art had originated from Kenjutsu.

 

The term aiki, like ju, indicates a principle, a way of using the body as a weapon of combat. The method of aiki is to use the the co-coordinated power of ki in harmony with the circumstances of combat; by blending one’s strategy with an opponent’s, to attain full control over him and over the encounter.

 

Hope it helps

[Ajrarn]

More info about Aiki Jiu-Jitsu

 

These are all the same : Aiki Jiu-Jitsu, Aiki Jujutsu, Aikijutsu

 

Differences comes not from the "Aiki Jiu-Jitsu" word but from what comes with it. For example, I am studying Aiki Jiu-Jitsu Joseikan (or Yoseikan) which is different in certain ways from Daito-Ryu Aiki Jiu-Jitsu....(in fact "Ryu" means school) BUT they all originate from the Takeda family.

 

Ok...now about Aiki Jiu-Jitsu and Aikido. These are NOT the same!

 

What looks more like Aiki Jiu-Jitsu is Aikibudo (developped by the French Alain Floquet).

 

Actually, Aikido is based on Aiki Jiu-Jitsu BUT is more gentle. In Aikido, violence is forbidden in any way and never will the opponent be injured (or killed).

 

Aiki Jiu-Jitsu was developped and teached solely to Samurai as a "secret art of combat". But after the feodal period (and the diminishing needs of combat and war), Aikido was developped with a more Zen-like way-of-thinking (even if Aiki Jiu-Jitsu has some Zen teaching).

 

I know my knowledge of this art (Aiki Jiu-Jitsu) is relatively limited (since I am still a white-belt) but I already practice techniques which could kill my opponent.....compared to Aikido which would never do that.

 

I am in no way saying that Aikido is less good....but since I am still young (28 y.o) I think I am not yet able to appreciate all the philosophy and complexity of the art that is Aikido....and also...I don't really like the "no-violence-even-if-someone-want-to-stab-you" way.

 

Like they say....

 

If someone is smiling while learning, it's Aikido,

 

if someone is suffering while learning, it's Aiki Jiu-Jitsu!

 

Any comments are welcome!

[Karateka_latino]

Im starting to like a lot Aikijujitsu ...

 

Thanks for the link

[Kensai]

 

Very true, Aikido gives out the best sort of Zanshin (warrior spirit) imaginable, that is happiness. Also trust me, Aikido does have an "evil" side, we just dont like to show it. But Aikijutsu, is a really really really really amazing system that I have a lot of respect for. Aikido and Aikijutsu, have resently done a friendship demostration together, from what I heard it went really well.

 

Take Care.

 

PS

 

Ajrarn, Jiu Jitsu is the Brazlian Jiu Jitsu spelling. IN Japanese Jitsu, means fruit. So if you are a soft fruit master, instead of a soft way master, then you are ok.

[Frogman]

I recently found a dojo in my area that teches Aikijitsu along with a karate style called Goshin-Ryu.

 

From what I've read so far and researched Aikijitsu is an impressive art.

[Borzoi]

If an indivdual wishes to train in Authentic Aiki Jujutsu here in America, I would suggest contacting the " Aikido Journal" webpage.As far as I know only one indivdual in America has recived a Menkyo Kaiden in Aiki Jujutsu and he lives in Calfifornia.

 

 

 

Ken

[lister14]

hi there,

 

i train aiki-jitsu and all i can say is that it is indeed very complete

[yoriki816]

I was curious if any of the readers of this topic study more prewar aikido or aikijitsu styles such as the Yoseikan, or other more heavily Daito-Ryu influenced styles.

 

I also read somewhere on the forum that there is an instructor that has been awarded the Menkyo Kaiden in California. Does anyone know who that might be.

[raybri-san]

animal styles are related to wing chun or shaolin kung fu means capability