Goshinbudo
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Goshinbudō, literally "self-defense" (goshin) "martial" (bu) "arts" (do), is a generic name for several systems of modern self-defense (also known as Gendai Jujutsu) which are based on martial arts
techniques from Japan
. Typically, most Goshinbudō systems are based on the techniques of jujutsu
, and enriched with techniques from other martial traditions such as Judo
, Karate
, and Aikido
. These techniques are then modified for modern self-defense situations.
. Kuniba combined his knowledge of Shitō-ryū karate, Yoshinkan Aikido, Kodokan
Judo
, and Jujutsu
to better accommodate the needs of his foreign students for a self-defense system.
According to the International Seishinkai Karate Union website: "In 1973, Shōgō Kuniba, Sōke was promoted to the rank of Hachidan, (8th Dan), in Karate-dō, Iaido, Kobudō and Goshin Budō. Goshin Budō is a combination of all the arts that Kuniba, Sōke has trained in, for example, Karate-dō, Judo, Aikido and Jiu Jitsu".
This system is better known as Goshindō in Japan and Kuniba-Ha Goshin Budō jujutsu in the U.S.. Notable practitioners of this art are Butch Velez and Richard Baillargeon.
. He has stated that this system is the official Jujutsu system for the Tokyo Police. He has also called his experiences in Japan with Ichiro Hata and the Imperial Palace Polie "invaluable" with regard to his martial arts training.
Taman brought the Wado-ryū system to Indonesia in 1968, and soon headed the JKF Wadokai
branch of Indonesia. He later refined the system to include more self-defense techniques directly applicable to modern situations. The take downs, throws and joint-locking techniques of jujutsu are heavily utilized, while pressure-point strikes from traditional karate and kyusho-jitsu are heavily favored over the usual strong-style kicking and punching commonly used in sport karate.
In the 1990s, Taman ordered Ben Haryo to carry on further research in formulating self-defense which were rooted in traditions and still carried the "Budō Spirit" of self-improvement. Ben Haryo learned other styles of martial arts, most notably the Dentokan version of Hakko-Ryu and KoKoDo jujutsu and modern American jujutsu of the Ketsugo Jujutsu system. The techniques from those jujutsu systems were added into the previous Wado-ryū system, eventually creating a new group of self-defense techniques, which they called Goshinbudō Jujutsu. The karate and jujutsu arts have separate grading system, allowing students to test for both.
. He is also a Black Belt in Judo
, Shorin-ryū
Karate
, and Aikido
. He is the founder of the Goshinbudō Jujitsu style that he teaches.
(training place). One example is the Goshin Budō Dojo in Garrett, Indiana
, USA, under the guidance of Jay Zimmermann, a student of Hatsumi Masaaki from the Bujinkan
organization. This Dojo practices the Bujinkan
system of martial arts, and does not practice a specific art called Goshin Budō.
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
techniques from Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. Typically, most Goshinbudō systems are based on the techniques of jujutsu
Jujutsu
Jujutsu , also known as jujitsu, ju-jitsu, or Japanese jiu-jitsu, is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses no weapon, or only a short weapon....
, and enriched with techniques from other martial traditions such as Judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
, Karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
, and Aikido
Aikido
is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to...
. These techniques are then modified for modern self-defense situations.
Kuniba Goshinbudō (Kuniba-ryū Goshindō)
One of the first systems to use the name Goshinbudō was the Kuniba Goshinbudō, also known as Goshindō, created by Shōgō KunibaShogo kuniba
aka Sōke Kuniba was a Japanese teacher of karate.His adoptive father was Kōsei Kokuba , who began training him at five years old...
. Kuniba combined his knowledge of Shitō-ryū karate, Yoshinkan Aikido, Kodokan
Kodokan
, or the Kodokan Institute, is the headquarters of the worldwide judo community. Literally, kō means "to lecture" or "to spread information," dō means "the way," and kan is "a public building or hall," together translating roughly as "a place for the study or promotion of the way." The Kodokan was...
Judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
, and Jujutsu
Jujutsu
Jujutsu , also known as jujitsu, ju-jitsu, or Japanese jiu-jitsu, is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses no weapon, or only a short weapon....
to better accommodate the needs of his foreign students for a self-defense system.
According to the International Seishinkai Karate Union website: "In 1973, Shōgō Kuniba, Sōke was promoted to the rank of Hachidan, (8th Dan), in Karate-dō, Iaido, Kobudō and Goshin Budō. Goshin Budō is a combination of all the arts that Kuniba, Sōke has trained in, for example, Karate-dō, Judo, Aikido and Jiu Jitsu".
This system is better known as Goshindō in Japan and Kuniba-Ha Goshin Budō jujutsu in the U.S.. Notable practitioners of this art are Butch Velez and Richard Baillargeon.
Kaisho Goshin Budō Taiho Jutsu-ryū
Darrell Max Craig teaches a self-defense system called Kaisho Goshin Budō Taiho Jutsu-ryū in Houston, TexasHouston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
. He has stated that this system is the official Jujutsu system for the Tokyo Police. He has also called his experiences in Japan with Ichiro Hata and the Imperial Palace Polie "invaluable" with regard to his martial arts training.
Goshinbudō Jujutsu Indonesia
Another system which uses the name Goshinbudō is the Goshinbudō Jujutsu Indonesia system. It was formulated by C.A. Taman and his student Ben Haryo. Taman studied Wado-ryū in Japan under the guidance of Hironori Otsuka, the founder of the system, and Takashi Sasaki (Hiroshima University teacher). Wado-ryū in itself is a combination of Shindo Yoshin-ryū jujutsu and Okinawan karate.Taman brought the Wado-ryū system to Indonesia in 1968, and soon headed the JKF Wadokai
Wadokai
is the name of the organization within the Japan Karate Federation which practices the Wadoryu style of karate. According to Ishizuka Akira, a veteran figure in the Japanese karate world, the term "Wado Kai" was in general use as early as the 1940s, but it was only in 1967 that the name was...
branch of Indonesia. He later refined the system to include more self-defense techniques directly applicable to modern situations. The take downs, throws and joint-locking techniques of jujutsu are heavily utilized, while pressure-point strikes from traditional karate and kyusho-jitsu are heavily favored over the usual strong-style kicking and punching commonly used in sport karate.
In the 1990s, Taman ordered Ben Haryo to carry on further research in formulating self-defense which were rooted in traditions and still carried the "Budō Spirit" of self-improvement. Ben Haryo learned other styles of martial arts, most notably the Dentokan version of Hakko-Ryu and KoKoDo jujutsu and modern American jujutsu of the Ketsugo Jujutsu system. The techniques from those jujutsu systems were added into the previous Wado-ryū system, eventually creating a new group of self-defense techniques, which they called Goshinbudō Jujutsu. The karate and jujutsu arts have separate grading system, allowing students to test for both.
Goshin Budōkai USA
A group in USA under the guidance of Jim P. Jarrel also uses the name Goshin Budō, in this case Goshin Budōkai USA, teaching Jarrel-ryū Wo Chen Karate Jitsu and Ju-Jitsu.Noboru Goshin Budō Jiu-Jitsu
Noboru Goshin Budō Jiu-Jitsu is the name of another Goshin Budō group based on New York, USA, led by Kyoshi Anthony Gentile. According to their website, "Noboru is a synthesis of traditional Karate and Jiu Jitsu, the techniques are unique in that they have an extremely broad range of applications. Kyoshi Anthony Gentile and Sensei Ronni Gentile have designed Noboru to be especially effective for women."Goshin Budō France
A group in France under the guidance of Carole Woelfel and Antonio Castro also practices jujutsu under the name Goshinbudō. Their affiliation is with the International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF).Matsuoka Goshinbudō Jujitsu
Doug Matsuoka is a 4 Degree Kukkiwon Black Belt in TaekwondoTaekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
. He is also a Black Belt in Judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
, Shorin-ryū
Shorin-Ryu
is one of the major modern Okinawan martial arts. It was founded by Choshin Chibana in 1933. Shōrin-ryū combines elements of the traditional Okinawan fighting styles of Shuri-te.-History:Chosin Chibana was a top student of the great master of shuri-te, Anko Itosu...
Karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
, and Aikido
Aikido
is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to...
. He is the founder of the Goshinbudō Jujitsu style that he teaches.
Other groups using the name Goshin Budō
Some martial artists use the Goshin Budō term as the name of their dojoDojo
A is a Japanese term which literally means "place of the way". Initially, dōjōs were adjunct to temples. The term can refer to a formal training place for any of the Japanese do arts but typically it is considered the formal gathering place for students of any Japanese martial arts style to...
(training place). One example is the Goshin Budō Dojo in Garrett, Indiana
Garrett, Indiana
Garrett is a city in Keyser Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,286 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1875, Garrett was named for John W...
, USA, under the guidance of Jay Zimmermann, a student of Hatsumi Masaaki from the Bujinkan
Bujinkan
The Bujinkan is an international martial arts organization based in Japan and headed by Masaaki Hatsumi, it is best known for its association with ninjutsu. The system taught by this group, called Bujinkan Budō Tai jutsu, consists of nine separate martial arts traditions .-Origins:Hatsumi's...
organization. This Dojo practices the Bujinkan
Bujinkan
The Bujinkan is an international martial arts organization based in Japan and headed by Masaaki Hatsumi, it is best known for its association with ninjutsu. The system taught by this group, called Bujinkan Budō Tai jutsu, consists of nine separate martial arts traditions .-Origins:Hatsumi's...
system of martial arts, and does not practice a specific art called Goshin Budō.