seeking a BBT manual.

Discussion in 'Ninjutsu' started by thomas81, May 11, 2015.

  1. George Kohler

    George Kohler Valued Member

    Nope, there are no "Beginning Earth, Water, Fire, etc."

    We have a mukyū (before they reach any rank) and then 9th-1st kyū.
     
  2. George Kohler

    George Kohler Valued Member

    This was written by John Lindsey on E-Budo about several elements and one of the three Gyokko-ryū bowing methods which correlate to the three first levels:
    jōryaku no maki = tenryaku uchū gasshōrei (天略宇宙合掌礼)
    chūryaku no maki = fūten goshin gasshōrei (風天護身合掌礼)
    geryaku no maki = hannō bonitsu gasshōrei (反応汎溢合掌礼)

    The last one, hannō bonitsu, is the one he is referring to.

    "Once when I was training with Tanemura Sensei in Japan I asked about one of the kamae from a Gyokko ryu kata and why we were using a specific hand seal. He told me: “your thumb is forming a ring with your water finger. The attacker is fire, and you are becoming water to counter him.” Since Tanemura S. was Hayes’ original teacher, I wonder…"
     
    Last edited: Sep 18, 2015
  3. George Kohler

    George Kohler Valued Member

  4. ninjedi

    ninjedi Valued Member

    The five elements thing is really just a mnemonic learning device, nothing more. Similar to how Musashi's Book of Five Rings is structured. Some people just read too much into it.
     
  5. ShinobiNoTodai

    ShinobiNoTodai New Member

    I don't believe he was training before then, so I must of been mistaken. When I get back from Japan, I'll see if I can get my hands on it again from him and take a closer look.

    To the credit of the Genbukan, he moves incredibly well and has great technique.
     

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