Is Budo Taijutsu a “soft” or “hard” style?
The “feel” of the art can depend in large part on the person instructing, and even the instructor’s mood that particular day. Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu incorporates elements of both striking and grappling schools. Training focuses on the realistic application of combat techniques, including “crushing” strikes, joint locks, and bone-breaking. However, Budo Taijutsu also emphasizes defeating and controlling opponents without using power, and ideally, without any force at all, by controlling the physical and mental balance of the attacker.
