The principle of training in Tatsu-Ryu-Bushido
The principle of training in Tatsu-Ryu-Bushido
The systematic structure of the training programmes and the associated belt grades is an important principle and shows long-term success
How do you learn Tatsu-Ryu-Bushido?
Tatsu-Ryu-Bushido differs from other martial arts in the order in which you learn the various skills. At the beginning of the training, partner exercises are avoided and the basics are learnt first. Tatsu-ryu bushido is didactically based on the five elements of earth, water, fire, wind and emptiness (gorin-no-sho) by Miyamoto Musashi, which are reflected in the belt colours in the learning process. Element earth = white belt module; element water = green belt module; element fire = blue belt module; element wind = brown belt module and element emptiness = black belt module. An example here is the weaponless school without a partner in the element earth = white belt module: Before you learn the throwing school, first learn to stand correctly and to fall without injury. Before you learn to defend against an attack, first understand how blocks and attacks work and how to move correctly. Learn the first techniques without moving in a safe stance and concentrate on your upper body. Then learn to move without filling your upper body with techniques. Only then combine upper and lower body. Once you have internalised this content, including the basics of the weapon school and theory, you will take the examination for your 6th Kyu green belt. Congratulations and welcome to the element earth = module green. Now you are ready to practise the throwing school, leverage techniques and other techniques from the module with a partner and learn new things.
