At Wash Park Martial Arts we provide quality martial arts training in a fun, friendly environment. We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming and inclusive experience to students and their families of all ages and abilities. Our classes are a special way for adults and children to get some exercise and learn valuable self-defense skills. Taijutsu utilizes natural body movements and will improve your balance, reflexes, coordination, and flexibility.
Our program is application based self-defense and is taught in a non-aggressive environment. We do not glorify fighting. Instead, we promote the martial arts as a means to strengthen the body, mind and spirit. Taijutsu is a great tool for character development and teaches life skills to help our students become true leaders and succeed in all of their endeavors. Our students enjoy improved health, awareness, and confidence.
Our class sizes are small and feature a high degree of personalized instruction. All of our certified instructors have been studying taijutsu for 15+ years. Our school is family oriented and our students enjoy a sense of community, often forming long lasting friendships. When you start at Wash Park Martial Arts, you won't be just another white belt. Each of our instructors and students will make an effort to get to know you and help you succeed in achieving your goals.
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About Our Art
"Traditional Teachings that Last a Lifetime"
Rarely do you encounter a martial art as diverse as ninpo taijutsu. Taijutsu includes striking similar to karate, throws and sweeps, similar to those found in judo and aikido, the joint manipulation and leverage of jujutsu, traditional weaponry, and more! Developed over 900 years ago, taijutsu incorporates the warrior traditions of the samurai and the ninja into one of the most comprehensive self defense platforms available.
Taijutsu builds around the idea that the majority of altercations begin with a single grab, push or strike. As a defensive martial art, taijutsu provides hundreds of variations on how to take control and end these types of altercations. Yet, all of these options stem from just a handful of basic, natural movements.
Taijutsu does not rely on brute force to overpower an opponent but it should not be confused with softer forms of martial arts. The power and effectiveness of taijutsu comes from the practitioner’s balance, posture, and utilization of their core, rather than superior strength or conditioning.
Our students learn the finesse of negating an opponent’s force and balance by using exacting technique and are often surprised that their most effective movements often feel effortless.
Our curriculum includes the Traditional Japanese patterns as well as open-ended, self-defense scenarios designed to reinforce spontaneous, practical defensive skills for an ever challenging world.
The Ten-Chi-Wa Bujutsu Kan system applies an application based strategy and teaches students to move from center with confidence and strategic responses to any situation. Understanding the essence of each pattern allows our students to tap into any number of options and possibilities rather than relying on a memorized answer.
Traditional Teachings
Ten Chi Wa Bujutsukan
Ten-Chi-Wa Ninpo Taijutsu, is Ninpo Taijutsu that has been interpreted by Sensei Chadwick Minge from the teachings of the renowned Japanese masters with whom he studied for many years. Six traditional schools, or families (ryu), make up the traditional backbone of the Ten Chi Wa Bujustsu Kan system. Each family has its own unique style and flavor.
Asayama Ichiden Ryu Taijutsu
Shinden Fudo Ryu Ju-Taijutsu
Takagi Yoshin Ryu Ju-Taijutsu
Kukishin Ryu Daken Taijutsu
Koto Ryu Koppo Jutsu
Gyokku Ryu Koshi Jutsu
Not Local to Denver? Check out our affiliates:
The Dojo - Covington, KY
Yamato Dojo - Los Angeles, CA
Urban Defense Academy: Home urbandefenseacademy.com - Liberty, TX
We also have training groups in Washington DC, and Germany.
Contact the Kusa Dojo for additional information. info@kusadojo.net
