By: Max Fernandez Rodriguez Roy
L or now known by the name of Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu originated according to data taken from his family tree from 858 AD to 1890. His heart was Minimoto-Takeda Clan, who gave birth to the Aizu clan. Is defined as the creator of its bases to Shinra Saburo Minamoto Yoshimitsu (1056-1127). A legendary samurai warrior, who allegedly was devoted to the study of human articulatory mechanism, which examined carefully after collecting the bodies of enemy warriors killed in combat after the bloody battles. Added to this is that Yoshimitsu also devoted much time observe and study the lifestyle of spiders, experiencing the analysis of how are you, hunted and tangled their prey completely immobilized while attempting to free indestructible vain to escape the control that the spider ran over them. Thus, it is speculated that the first born of the secret techniques and strategies that consolidated art within the Aizu clan.
Speculations of other texts, have other theories such as the Daito Ryu Tegoi comes from an ancient ancestor of the Sumo, which was practiced by the warriors in Shinto shrines, divine favor for the people and then headed towards a martial art.
Other sources claim that the Daito Ryu came Ichida Asayama Ryu style, but this has never been confirmed, so hold that what is faithful to do with the life of Yoshimitsu.
its evolution in the Daito Ryu takes many facets of history "country of rising sun." In his huge genealogy record of distinguished personalities and names legendary warriors who left marked traces of their strong characters, their lives and his great love, tempered by a high command of the art strategies of war. In the long run list of names we can mention a few that stand out as: The Emperor Seiwa, Prince Sadasumi, Minimoto Sunetomo, Yoshie Minamoto, Takeda Shingen (The Lord of kai), who was an important figure as a leader, philosopher and strategist, this was a distinguished warrior man who always emphasized the cultivation of mind and knowledge, which instilled in all people with whom was associated (soldiers, generals and even their own enemies.) Takeda Shingen, always fought with great courage and wisdom, Respect impressive impressed even his closest rival the great Samurai warrior Uesugi Kenshin, who admired him. Takeda Shingen died in April 1573 on the taking of Noda Castle, as stated, due to a gunshot to the head, but other theories, but strategic and philosophical legacy, not only enriched the morale of the warriors, but even today clarifies the strategy and principles the art of Daito Ryu. His "Four Diamond" symbol and banner of Daito Ryu today is a wonderful proof of his wisdom and strategy. The "Mon" (emblem) of the Takeda family represents the four concepts of the perfect strategy, the four virtues, known as "FU-RIN-KA-ZAN", or "Hague Nyo Fu" (fast and wind), "Sei Nyo Rhine" (quiet as the forest) "Shin Ka Nyo" (conquest like fire), "Nyo Zan Fudo (immovable as the mountain).
This important strategy will be reflected in the Daito Ryu no Goku and illustrated the principles of Hi Jutsu (secret art) applied the techniques of aiki.
After Shingen's death and the loss of their domain some descendants of him arriving at Aizu Clan (ancient Minamoto Clan), to join families already settled in as the Matsudaira family Hoshina Saigo . One of these prominent men was there Takeda Kunisugo who introduces the art of his family, suitable for use in places open, or on the battlefield, so their movements were extensive. However, since the Aizu clan was known and practiced a subtle form of a useful method of combat developed by Saigo Hoshina family, which was based on the strategy to be used in confined spaces, or within the court or the palace guards the rules of conduct and ethics of the court nobility, which emphasized the use of power breathing techniques and quiet performance with great economy of movement. This Art sublime met with dissimilar meanings or names such as: "Goten Jutsu (art of the palace)," Odom "(art of capturing) and "Yamato Ryu (Japanese art).
By merging with art method of Takeda, which involved high-performance and strong technical cries wide range of motion, and this gives rise to a known "Oshiki Uchi" (Art international honorary ceremony) which became the preferred strategy to combat the Aizu clan as a secret art governed by inviolable rules of ethical and moral conduct.
Oshiki Uchi's art was taught by many teachers within the clan in a martial arts complex named "Nishinkan." A the most important teachers who transmitted with strict zeal was Tanomo Saigo (1830-1903) who in Soemon see a student of Takeda (1758-1853), who already knew and taught in the Aizu Clan an ancient method known as called "In Yo Ho" (a system of aiki "Yin-Yang").
Tanomo was a major figure not only in art but in history and politics, his great contribution to Daito Ryu was to have collected and reorganized the documents, the strategy and philosophy of art Aizu clan, after the fall of this, under the imperial military forces and allied clans, the so-called Restoration Meiji (1868).
Tanomo Saigo could predict, with enough wisdom, the impending defeat of the Aizu clan and asked to avoid unnecessary shedding of blood but was not heard and almost consider him a traitor. He was sent to Hokkaido on a mission during the war scenario. In this interval of time the clan was destroyed, and upon his return Saigo Tanomo found a terrible scene in your life. His wife and daughters along with other family members, believing him dead, committed SEPUKU (suicide) by the method harakiri, Saigo Tanomo was now alone, but their mission was not yet finished and then labored to save the art of their ancestors, decides to adopt Shiro Saigo (1867-1922) who belonged to the family Shida. Shiro Saigo with his incredible technical skill, and being a true master of the art of Oshiki Uchi, is convinced by Jigoro Kano, founder of Kodokan Judo, for membership in the ranks of the art. Shiro agrees and represents the Judo providing great reputation, using variations of the techniques of Daito Ryu as the famous Yama Arashi (storm in the mountains) a variant of an original technique of Daito Ryu. (This passage was included in the historical novel by Tsunejiro Tomita, named "Judo Saga", which later was immortalized by Akira Kurosawa's film named "The Legend of Judo).
For reasons still not entirely clarified, Shiro leaves the Kodokan judo and retires from public life. This event has woven a range of speculation, but what has really proven is that he continued to instruct the art of Daito Ryu, and one of his disciples He notes Houei Yamashita was appointed.
Tanomo again Saigo no successor, he insists again and begins to instruct Sokaku Takeda (1860-1943), a grandson of his master Soemon. Takeda Sokaku was a descendant of the Minamoto, a connoisseur of the arts and So Jutsu Ken Jutsu, disciplined in the ethics of Samurai, with the strong spirit of a true warrior, which has caused the name of "Aizu Han Tengu no Ko "(" The little devil of Aizu clan). Sokaku made great contributions to developing the art of Daito Ryu to become the direct successor to the art of the Aizu clan. He changed the name of art or uchi Oshiki Yamato Ryu by the Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu, which means "soft and cuddly Art of Harmony with the Spirit of Great Style Of This", this name is also subject to much speculation and unproven theories. It is said that Daito was the name of the mansion that Yoshimitsu Minamoto Takeda Sokaku adopted it Tanomo Saigo's suggestion to name the style. Another explanation says that Saigo Tanomo suggested the name in honor of the theory of "unification of the East" (To create a coalition of Asian countries led by Japan) but this theory was created by individuals accused of preaching Tanomo Saigo "Japanese Supremacy," which is not true. A third speculation is that the name of Daito Ryu was suggested by Kotaro Yoshida (student and friend of Sokaku) Sokaku used as the name of Yamato Ryu. What we can say with honesty is that even today many traditional teachers, not accept the name of Daito Ryu because of Oshiki Uchi keep saying it is the correct name, since this is essentially a secret method to be used in the palace and not be separated from the rules and conduct related to art (martial, brevity and cleaning of the execution, as well as a "Kiai" energetically silent).
Another aspect of Sokaku is to be the first teacher to teach this art to people who were not members of the Aizu clan, (on the recommendation of Saigo Tanomo) mainly senior figures in government, military, police, naval academy students, the secret service, teachers, etc. Thanks to this the art of Daito Ryu did not die in oblivion and survived through several generations. Sokaku also reorganized the curriculum of techniques and introduces new nomenclature for these, so it has been given the title of "Chuko not So" (The Restorer). With his instructions he formed many teachers, who now form the minds of many styles and organizations. One of the highlights was the great teacher Morihei Ueshiba founder of Aikido. Ueshiba created the foundations of their new art, based primarily on the Hiden (Shoden) Mokuroku of Daito Ryu. The basic level secret, basically, and partly in other levels of teaching. Takeda also Sokaku other students, teachers received their scrolls from some of them were: Takuma Hisa, Kodo Horikawa, Sagawa Yukiyoshi, Tokimune Takeda (His third child) among others ... of whose teachings originated different lines of styles or associations such as: The Takuma Kai, The Kodokai, Daito Ryu Jujutsu, Daito Ryu Daibukan, etc.
is good to note that before the fall of the Aizu clan some of its senior members among the samurai, and their families had to leave the domain Aizu Wakamatsu, being unjustly accused ownership of a crime fundraising, something that never happened. These families headed by Yasuhiro Ichikawa, later created a partnership that is now called "Rengokai", this will keep alive the traditions of Oshiki Uchi (Daito Ryu Aiki-Bujutsu Ryu Saigo has Ko)
WHAT IS Daito Ryu Aiki Bujutsu?
The Daito Ryu is a Sogo Budo, or an art comprised of various martial arts, among which we mention those that follow below
1. Ken Jutsu (art of sword),
2. So Jutsu (art of spear)
3. Naginata Jutsu (art of the halberd),
4. Both Jutsu (art of knife),
5. Tessen Jutsu (fan art)
6. Kasa Jutsu (art of the umbrella)
7. Bo Jutsu (art of stick)
8. Jutte Jutsu (art of weapon to capture),
9. Shuriken (darts),
10. Kama Kusari (chain and sickle),
11. manriki Kusari (chain of a thousand branches, etc.).
They form the Buki waza (weapons techniques).
There is also a broad curriculum of Tai Jutsu (body art), where the techniques can be executed against one or more opponents or opponents' positions:
1. Idori (seats two contenders).
2. Hanza Handachi (one seated and one standing). Tachi Ai (both unemployed).
4. Uchire dori (attack from behind).
techniques and strategies are executed in:
1. Futari Dori (Dori Nin Nin) (two opponents),
2. San Nin Dori (three opponents),
3. Yon Nin Dori (four opponents),
4. Nin Gon Dori (five opponents).
And so on, with:
1. Nage Waza (projections),
2. Osae Waza (controls),
The strategic versions:
3. Omote (front),
4. Ura (Back),
Using principles as
1. Awase (adapt)
2. Irimi (Login)
3. Tenkan (Turn)
4. Sen No Sen.
5. Go No Sen.
teaching levels are known as Daito Ryu Daito Ryu Dai San no Gi Ho, which has been preserved from the time they were instructed in the Aizu Clan. These three levels are:
Jujutsu, including strong sweeping motion techniques, with emphasis on Kime, Kuzushi, and domain Atemi Aiki Furi element (fire), was taught to infantry and low social class.
Aiki Jujutsu: Includes Flexible techniques with emphasis on Kuzushi and use of Aiki and Kiai audible sound, use of elements Nuki Aiki, Aiki Gyo (wind and forest) were taught women samurai guards senior (Moto Hata and Hanshi).
Aiki No Jutsu: relates to the element domain Jitte Aiki (immovable as the mountain) where a total mastery of Ki, techniques with minimal movements, without breaking the rules of court etiquette, individuals were instructed senior military, intellectual or religious.
levels for the instruction of Daito Ryu are the following
Shoden: primary level.
Chuden: Intermediate. Hiden
: High where secrets have been acquired.
Menkyo: Permission of higher education.
Menkyo Kaiden: Level for which inherits the leadership of a style.
A test level called: Okuiri: "Entry into the secrets" of the Ryu.
Other levels of formal teaching instruction are: Shoden Hiden Mokuroku: Level based on "secret transmission." Aiki no jutsu: Level of "Uniting the spirit," Hiden Ogi: great level of transmission of technical or "inner mystery," Goshin I Note: Technical Level "Self defense" or "the honorable path of a monk, "So den Kaishaku: Level of" The transmission of the field, " Menkyo Kaiden: The level of total Master's teachings, and special Mokuroku called Aiki In Yo Odori (dance of yin and yang ") (old form). All these aspects are part of the vast strategic arsenal Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu, but the most interesting and worth noting in this ancient art, it is the large number of techniques that have clustered in old scrolls dissimilar instruction, but the real and positive value that has this ancient martial art, is based on the cultivation and preservation of tradition, ethics and philosophy, this is what really privileged followers and practitioners of this art can be proud.
Many are the misinformation that have on the old styles of Ko Bujutsu Ryu and likewise the verbal assaults with superlative ignorance expressed by some painfully prejudiced and cynical people who claim the Bujutsu , is "an art designed to kill, which creates aggressive individuals, ignorant, without proper rule of conduct, Corrupt-Minded bellicose and chauvinistic", which modern Budo is the opposite.
be said that the brother is just as Budo Bujutsu, if your application is true and accurate. One should not ignore the fact that it was in the Meiji era, the martial arts related Budo, were unfortunate transformations, creating ranges, sporting confrontations, etc. that Ko Bujutsu Ryu did not tolerate or recognize that this brought unrestrained glorification of the ego of its practitioners. Bujutsu in essence always protected his advocating tradition of compassion and humility, quite contrary to aspects being disrespectful towards life and society, which many say, calling the Bujutsu as: "A method to kill." We just have to read the old writings, which are still preserved, highlighting axioms as: "The samurai is the first to suffer grief for human society and is the last to seek personal pleasure." As shown this is all wrong as opposed to the commonly held views and contrary to what is exhibited in contemporary films where bad criteria outlined on the "Bushis" (ancient warriors) and the Ko Ryu Bujutsu.
stepping back in history, we note that in ancient martial arts school in the Aizu clan Nisshinkan which taught the strategy of Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu (Oshiki Uchi) was mandatory for all members to study arts related to writing, music, poetry, painting, flower arrangement, tea ceremony, and read and study the Chinese classics, all of which sought the precious to fully cultivate the spirit of wisdom and sensitivity for the dignity, human and noble.
A warrior who does not appreciate these intellectual virtues, and not bend his love for human nature, could never be considered a noble and honorable warrior. His true recognition depended on their worship and worthy spirit, Ushi Oshiki practitioners also were subjected to a rigid code of conduct governed by the clan and an edict ("Shisotsu Kenrei"), which even now is in force, which proclaimed a ban on insulting the opponent or say obscene words.
Martial Arts which had as result the Daito Ryu:
Hapkido, Aikido, Shorin-ji Kempo, etc and a large part of the styles derivatives, are qualified by these codes of conduct and discipline, in which teachers who created them jealously guarded, the seven virtues of code Bushido, "The Samurai warrior code" ("Bush Nana Toku Kihon Moku"), is expressed in the same moral clearly still Daito Ryu practitioners.
1. Yuki Courage
2. Seigi Honesty
3. Seijitsu Sincerity
4. Reigi Courtesy
5. Chusei Loyalty
6. Keii Honor
7. Compassion 'jihi
'jihi latter, the most important of all. They as a whole speak for themselves of the true virtues of a warrior, so the student who denies one of these principles before or during practice is canceled the same privileges to learn the art. That is why the Daito Ryu is an "art elite, not the public."
Another concept which is governed by members of the Daito Ryu is "Bushi no nasake" (compassion Warrior ), if any member of a Daito Ryu Dojo is not able to internalize this concept as worthy and noble, does not deserve to be instructed in the art, since the above as the Dojo, is the first priority should be instructed, that is respect for the lives of all his fellows, forgiveness. He has the obligation to practice this daily, loving all alike, with the same respect and courtesy, forgiving offenses and evading the moral and physical assaults which are daily subjected in the course of social life.
"Bushi no nasake" denotes the total maturity of the warrior spirit. A ruthless warrior becomes an arrogance, to hide the inevitable fear, these individuals are unacceptable because in Daito Ryu this art the more it dominates a masterly technique, the more likely is not to hurt the opponent when necessary use it to protect the physical integrity of self or others. The ultimate goal of this high level of skill is not to harm the aggressor, but having the ability to control it, to make him desist from their attacks, using the principle of "Seichin Wa" (Harmony spiritual).
budoka A true practicing Daito Ryu strategy always ignore any insult and always neutralize any attack without resorting to aggression or violence. It has power, it is true, but opts for under compassion. This is a clear example of "Bushi no nasake." To achieve this state requires a spiritual training guided by a true master of Budo.
Daito Ryu is learned in a wise and very old phrase that the practitioner is taught from the beginning, and that is part of the daily life of the advantaged, this phrase is "Masakatsu Agatsu Hayabi Katsu" ( "The moment of truth about oneself, Victoria fast"), formerly pronounced: "The u ku mu sa has ra kami sa ma tsu ka re wa katsu kachi had already bi," by the ascetics who lived in the mountains in your prayers and also set out the samurai who practiced this kind of withdrawal. The change was made in the Aizu clan and is now written and pronounced as well, which expresses the victory to be achieved every day in practice in the dojo and outside it, is the victory right on the very weaknesses that we have all human beings is to overcome our own spirit, our own ego our feeble human I . Meaning find exact times destroying our emotions negative such arrogance as The hatred, harshness of character, anger lovelessness The envy vice etc. This win right is essential to achieve the ultimate strategy Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu, because the main enemy that has the warrior is just in itself, not the opponent that eventually attacks him, since we are often attacked for not applying the concept of Wa (harmony) and due to lack of Awase ( stay together, molded) to any situation with wisdom in our daily life.
The concept Yuki (courage) is a principle that often is misinterpreted by many people, in Daito Ryu this concept is well defined by the teacher to student. Courage is not simply a brave display before one or more adversaries, and defend it roughly in disadvantaged situations, the true meaning of courage is to implement love and patience, avoiding conflicts. Have courage to know humiliate the spirit and being condescending to others, making them understand well, their errors, searching for a way to provide and maintain harmony in this way, peace. Courage is to maintain high self-control at all harmful things and stop the weakness of the (uncontrollable) Yo.
Another concept that identifies the Daito Ryu is the Shobu Shiken (fight to the death with a "Viva Espada." Paradoxical at first glance seems to pronounce this sentence mention doing before the concepts of harmony and peace. Many neophytes and literally blind eye can be defined as "die fighting" against a superior aggressor, no other idea to have courage or bravery to not hesitate to kill or die, this is wrong and leaves a lot of noble concept that encompasses this principle because it reveals the concept is not anything but an ingredient of the above points. You fight like a true warrior, until his last days of life to improve spiritually, I win the fight against imperfect and hard, fight to the death against the thousands of human imperfections, this is essentially the core of the heart of Bujutsu and Budo.
disciplinary codes Daito Ryu Ko Bujutsu Aiki Ryu Saigo has demand:
Honor the concepts of truth, life and love, the courage to practice benevolence and wisdom. Defender of justice and honor, protect and preserve the spirit of Budo. Do not betray the art, its principles, always respect the teachers, the dojo and the organization to which it belongs.
To conclude this work on Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu and give further credence to our discussion, that the same has been misinterpreted in some cases by people ignorant and in others, individuals with the aim to overshadow undisclosed purposes.
We will present some of the thoughts left behind by men who successfully gave him and even honor him with glory, not only outstanding warriors were full of courage and honor to the fighting and death but we have made a philosophical thought, full of the most beautiful experience, covered with the subtle and wise concept of Bujutsu and Budo.
Tanomo Saigo, priest and teacher of the Aizu clan, knowing the strategy explicit art of war:
"When searching for a man to teach the art of war choose the one who most loves peace. "
" If a man admits frankly that harmony and peace are your goals, believe in his wisdom, if only in their disdain create fear. "
"Knowledge creates humility is part of wisdom. Modestly maintained skills are part of the honor. Knowledge and skills that promote arrogance is part of stupidity. "
Ichikawa
Yasushiro another great leader of the Aizu clan wrote:
"The first lesson to be taught a fencer is the ability to emerge victorious in a confrontation without going to draw his sword."
Akisaburo Onishi Express:
"There is merit in teaching techniques only. Anyone can give lessons on how to kill, all you need is latent fear. "The hardest thing to teach is as live. Budo is life and a true master of Budo is one that educates by example and this requires courage and wisdom. Unless you understand these things in themselves, one can not be considered a master.
Words are not needed when wanting to explain the details and importance of these wise thoughts. The Daito Ryu now is a legitimate and faithful legacy exposed daily practice after practice in the Dojo and beyond, a soft and cuddly Art in search of spiritual harmony.
gosai MASHITA DOMO ARIGATO!
This document is for official use and a subject of study belonging to
Association Cuban Daito Ryu Aiki Bujutsu. 
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