Tai Jutsu

[Geordie Boy]

How would you describe the difference between Tai Jutsu and say Jui Jitsu? Is it more offensive. I already train in a "mixed martial art" -thai boxing, judo and boxing, but would dearly like to begin a traditional martial art, which i can take as far as possible-take gradings etc. I have the oppertunity to do Ninjitsu. So was looking for your input on the empty hand stuff initially. Also, how would you compare the weapons to that of say Escrima? (the effectiveness) Cheers

[Dark Blade]

Tai Jutsu's great if you get a good school! Go for it I reckon!

[Geordie Boy]

The school is very highly rated.

[heretic888]

How would you describe the difference between Tai Jutsu and say Jui Jitsu?

Taijutsu and Jujutsu (correct spelling, by the way) do not refer to anything in particular. They are both generic terms for unarmed combat used by many old koryu.

Without referring to a specific ryuha or den, then any comparison of "jujutsu" and "taijutsu" will be inaccurate from the start.

[sshh]

Like Heretic said, taijutsu and jujutsu are pretty generic terms.

However, taijutsu in the general sense is a broader term than jujutsu. Depending on the style, a jujutsu system (or any martial art really), can have taijutsu in it - meaning those techniques done without weapons. Most jujutsu systems, though, are purely weaponless, so the terms are essencially synonymous. Likewise, a taijutsu system can have elements of jujutsu within its curriculum.

Looking at the definitions, taijutsu means body art; jujutsu means flexible art.

Specifically speaking, Bujinkan budo taijutsu refers to a complete martial arts (budo) system/style that focuses on natural body movement (taijutsu). It contains grappling skills (jujutsu), that it refers to as jutaijutsu - again emphasizing that techniques are done using the entire body.

So if you are making a more specific comparison, say between budo-taijutsu (BBT), and brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ - I think the alternate spelling is to help Spanish/Portugese speakers to pronounce it), then there is a world of difference. BJJ is a sport oriented art that is derived from judo ground fighting skills. It rarely incorporates weapons, but I believe that just like any other sport-fighting art, it can be taught in a modified way to be more effective in self-defense. BBT, on the other hand, is more complete. It contains striking, grappling, weapons, etc.

It can be considered a mixed martial art, but the arts that it mixes compliment eachother very well, not like such different arts as kickboxing and judo. It is much easier to mix the various techniques together to do compound damage all in one movement.

If you have an opportunity to try out ninjutsu (budo-taijutsu), I can highly recommend it from my experience.

As for comparisons between ninja weapons and escrima . . . I'm in no position to make such a comparison. I'm certain that ninjutsu has a much larger variety to learn from, and since the weapons arts are based around (used with) the highly effective body arts, the weaponry tactics of ninjutsu are highly effective and adaptable.

[kouryuu]

Quote "The school is very highly rated" Unquote

Do you know the name and where they`re based?,(just an enquiry).

[sshh]

According to Geordie's last post: http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?p=290506#post290506

seems he's in the process of relocated, and might not be able to answer your question.