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                                                       Bushi-Ryu System of
                                                           Martial Arts   The Study of

                                                                 Bujutsu                    &                      Bushido
                                                    The Martial Arts of Japan                           The Way of the Warrior

The

The Warrior Arts
Karate-Do, Kenjutsu, Kobujutsu, Aki-Jujutsu

Kenjutsu: (The Way of the Sword)
The Ancient Art of the Samurai Warrior Governed by the Bushido Code today, Kenjutsu is broken into various different or separate Arts Iaido, Batto-do, Kendo, and others. The Bushi- Ryu System views the Art as a whole practicing all components of this vast Weapon based Art.

Kobujutsu:( Weapons Art)
The Weapon Art of the people of Okinawa Kobujutsu used the common objects of the day as Weapons. Practitioners of the Bushi-Ryu System are required to learn six Traditional Weapons while they learn to apply the methods to the common objects of today.

Jujutsu: (The Art of Gentleness)
The Empty Hand Fighting System of the Samurai Jujutsu is the forefather of Aikido, Akijutsu, Judo, and Brazilian Jiujutsu. Jujutsu is the Art of Grappling. Some systems focus only on one aspect of this Art The Bushi-Ryu System focuses on all aspects of this Art including Striking.

Karate-Do: (Empty Hand-Way)
Origin Okinawa: Karate was introduced to Japan by Ginchi Funakoshi. The Funakoshi system now called Shotokan, is the fore father of all modern day Karate. The Bushi-Ryu System uses Shotokan as a base, and continues to explore, and incorporate additional methods form Korean, Okinawa, and Japanese Arts .

Kenjutsu Areas/Weapons:
Etiquette, Postures, Drawing, Cutting, Kata/Waza, Kumitach
Bokken, Jo, Katana, Waki, Tanto, Naginata, Nagamaki, Yari,
Jutte, Tessen, Kozuka, Kogai

Jujutsu Areas:
Falls/Roll, Leveraging/Off balancing, Energy Direction/Control,
Joint Manipulation/Locking, Throws/Takedowns,
Grappling/Striking

Martial Studies
Historical: Origin and Evolution of the Arts Including Cultural Beliefs and Military Tactics
Philosophical: The Philosophical teachings associated with the Arts such as the influence of Zen and the Bushido Code.
Literary: The Book of Five Rings (Mushashi), Donn F Draeger Bujutsu,Karate-Do my way of life and Kyohan (Funakoshi),This is Karate (Oyoma)
Bushido The Spirit of the Samurai ( Inazo Nitobe) Writings of Ueshiba & Kano
Terminology: Language and Terms used in the instruction of the Arts
Holistic: Research and Practice of the Holistic Areas

Ranking System
Shihan: Master TeacherThe title Shihan, is awarded to The Master of the Bushi-Ryu System of Martial Arts there is only one Shihan
Master Instructor: Godan 5^th Degree Black Belt Godan is the highest rank attainable in the Bushi- Ryu System The rank of Godan is awarded to a Master who achieves a level of Martial understanding which excides the confines of the existing curriculum.
Master: Yodon 4^th Degree Black Belt Mastery of the Bushi-Ryu Curriculum
Sensei: Senior Don Rank Sandon 3^rd Degree Black Belt Teacher, authorized to instruct the Bushi- Ryu System
JuniorDon Ranks: Shodan 1^st Degree Black Belt, Neidon 2^nd Degree Black Belt
Kyu- Ranks:White Belt, Orange Belt, Blue Belt, Green belt, Brown Belt,

The Traditional Martial Art, Were the Arts of the True Warriors. For to Them the Arts Were not for Sport or Profit, The Arts Were for Life or Death. The Stoke of a Sword or The Impact of an Enemies Attack Determined the Warriors Fate. The Life of the True Warrior was often Short. For they were Destined to Die in Battle. Though there Life was Short it was Rich with Wonder. For None can Appreciate the Virtues of Life Greater than those Who know There May be no Tomorrow. The Knowledge of There Inevitable Demise would lead them to Seek a Life of Honor with Eight Virtues Justice, Courage, Benevolence, Politeness, Sincerity, Loyalty, Self Control, and Honor Defining their Life. These Virtues became The Code through which they Sought Perfection in Life and in Battle. For They are One in The Same. It is said The True Test of the Warrior is not Without it is Within. The Greatest Enemy any Warrior will ever Face is Oneself. This is the True Test of Ones Steel. For this Defines for All Time What we will Be. For All those who Seek it The Wisdom, Knowledge, and Skill of the True Warrior can Still found within The Traditional Warrior Arts.