Bud? Taijutsu (Martial Arts Body Technique), combines the essence of nine classical martial art systems from Japan. Through his organisation, the Bujinkan, Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi-sensei has overseen the growth of Bud? Taijutsu to many thousands of practitioners worldwide. Its training philosophy of developing your response in accordance with the situation provides both a dynamic martial art and practical form of self-defence. In Bud? Taijutsu: An Illustrated Reference Guide of Bujinkan D?j? Bud? Taijutsu, author and illustrator Duncan Mitchell provides a comprehensive training manual for both beginners and experienced students. The book starts with basic training advice, physical preparation exercises and how to take a fall safely before moving on to providing clear diagrams and brief explanations for the essential basic techniques of striking, joint locks, throws, choking and self-defence. The second half of the guide then gives detailed descriptions of Kata (practice forms) for: Shinden Fud? Ry? DakentaijutsuKuki Shinden Ry? DakentaijutsuTakagi Y?shin Ry? J?taijutsuGyokko Ry? Kosshijutsu Kot? Ry? Kopp?jutsuTogakure Ry? Ninp? Taijutsu