Fukasa-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu

In Fukasa-Kai, “Modern-day” or “Post-World War II” Aikido techniques are taught as Fukasa-Ryu Aikido. However, there are much older forms of Aiki that pioneered these philosophical principles that started evolving about 500 years ago. These arts are sometimes identified as Aikido or Aiki-Jutsu depending on its emphasis on the philosophical, aesthetic and pragmatic elements of the art, reflective in the execution of its techniques. For this very reason, Fukasa-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu can be rightfully characterized as “Pre-War” Aikido that focuses on the pragmatic aspects of Aiki. This means that techniques of this art are learned within the context of combat… Aesthetics of motion are ranked second to the effectiveness of movement. Fukasa-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu relies on the energy of the attacker, the efficient movement by the Aiki-Ka and striking that is integral for optimal execution of most Aiki techniques against any type of attack. Rather than defending against the knife-hand strike, wrist grab or other bodily grabs that are commonly utilized by many Aikido forms, this form of Aiki-Jutsu employes punches, kicks, and live blade sword attacks to retaliate against (even at the beginner level).

Fukasa-Ryu Aikido

Aikido is a "martial way" with goals of achieving balance, "Yin & Yang", the unification of mind, body and spirit. When these elements work symbiotically one may achieve "harmony in motion," an aesthetic and efficient response to an attack. The skilled Aikido-ka (practitioner of Aikido) should have the peace of mind similar to the calm of the eye of a hurricane. Undistracted by the chaos circling himself, he succeeds in not getting "caught up in the havoc" by realizing that he has no control of his environment however he is in complete control of himself. Aikido is not a sport and there is no competition outside of one’s personal, inner quest for greater self-improvement. In time, Aikido can become an effective method of self-defense and self-discipline. Aikido works by the basic principles of Physics… when applying the philosophy of Aiki (integrating breath control, visualization and movement) one can redirect the force of an opponent by using it against him. The more force that is exerted by the attacker creates more fuel for the Aikido-ka to utilize as a defense. The techniques of Fukasa-Ryu Aikido are performed in a totally relaxed (however not lazy) manner with movement coming from the hips, allowing for a balanced center and even-flowing movements. The ability to perform Aikido techniques in this system are based on a three dimensional sphere (instead of a two dimensional line, characteristic of most martial arts) giving way to a more efficient and circular method of self-defense.