Jissen

Literally translated it means “combat or actual fighting” and is a word and meaning not known by many in the ways of Bujutsu.  When broken down further “Jitsu” means reality and “Sen” means to fight or battle. Bujutsu has many translations, for example from the philosophical “to stop warfare” to the practical, “the craft or way of warfare”.  Much depends on the way of thinking...

Toshukuken & Emonojutsu

“Toshukuken” and “Emonojutsu” mean to contrast the ways of fighting.  “Toshukuken” is translated as empty hands or for simplicity, Karate.  “Emonojutsu” is the way to use everything and anything around you to defend yourself or fight.  “Emono” does not mean weapon but is used to incorporate the way of weapons as well as the way of using everything.  The word some may know is “Buki”...