Ikiyōyō-Ryu Bujutsu

Ikiyōyō (spirits rising)

Ryu (flow/school)

Bujutsu (martial arts)

Ikiyōyō-Ryu Bujutsu embraces the traditional martial arts of Japan. These include unarmed and weapons techniques practised for centuries by warriors of different classes and as self defence for civilians. Ikiyōyō-Ryu Bujutsu is an art that is both traditional and relevant.

Through Ikiyōyō-Ryu Bujutsu embody the positive values of Budo (Martial ways).

Our syllabus includes:

Atemi Waza - striking
Nage waza- throwing
Kansetsu waza- joint locking
Ne waza- ground fighting

We also incorporate a range of weapons

Bo
Jo
Hanbo
Ken- jutsu

Randori (controlled, instinctive fighting) is utilised to engage in martial movement

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Ikiyōyō undō (core movements exercise) follow natural movement in three dimensions. Understanding the 'process' of technique rather than fixating on the 'end' result. This is both unique to our schools and universal in human movement.

Ikiyōyō undō

Is Ikiyōyō-Ryu Bujutsu different from other martial arts?

Ikiyōyō-Ryu Bujutsu offers a comprehensive traditional Japanese martial arts syllabus. We use an understanding of the body that begins with natural human movement and builds upon the skills and aptitude of each student. Through this learning process students are taught classical martial forms and application in a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Bujutsu shogei no chichihaha wa taijutsu nari

Taijutsu is the mother and father of all martial arts

Ikiyōyō-Ryu Bujutsu is an a not for profit unincorporated association run by volunteers