Samurai Edo

How do you train to become a Samurai?

(In the modern world, in America [I can't afford to train in Japan, unfortunately!]-- for instance: what form/school of modern martial arts training most closely mirrors the training that say, an Edo-period Samurai would have undergone? Also: What are some good instructional texts on Bushido (besides the "Hagakure," and a "Book of Five Rings") Plus: any other info you'd care to add... interesting websites, source material, insights into Samurai culture/philosophy... or even, info on Samurai 'accoutrements' (swords, books, hakama , tea ceremony, calligraphy, etc.)

Hi.

Most of what you are asking goes beyond my knowledge base but I can partially answer your question.

Kenjutsu, Iaijutsu and Iaido are all Japanese sword arts that can trace their origins back to the training practices of the Samurai.

Iaido is a sword art that deals primarily with the proper drawing of the sword, cutting techniques, removing the blood from the blade and the re-sheathing of the sword. It is a very smooth and precise discipline.

Iaijutsu is a sword art that deals with drawing the sword and the technique that immediately follows.

Kenjutsu is a practical, more comprehensive, combative sword art in where techniques are learned against a variety of different weapons. Unlike Iaido and Iaijutsu, Kenjutsu deals in all areas of combat with the Samurai Sword, not just the initial motions immediately following the drawing of the sword.

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Samurai also trained in Jujitsu for unarmed combat. There are even some styles of Jujitsu that are classified as Edo Jujitsu that are designed more for street combat rather than the original purpose battlefield combat. There may even incorporate some weapons such as the iron fan or Tanto.

Good luck finding a Jujitsu school that teaches traditional Jujitsu though. With the MMA craze going around right now some Jujitsu schools have modified the original to use it in a ring for sport.

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All of the above styles if taught in very traditional schools will give you anywhere from some idea to an accurate representation of how the Samurai trained. It will depend on the school and how much they care about preserving the art.

The instructors at these schools should be able to help you with the rest.

I hope I was able to help

 

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During the Edo period, is when the jiu-jitsu that we recognize today began to Becoming. The Nihon Jujutsu today is a child of Edo Jujutsu, less oriented toward the battlefield and focused on addressing unshielded opponents. One of the main differences use is the addition of striking vital targets. This would not be useful against an armed adversary, but it is very powerful when used against an enemy in civilian or plain clothes.

One aspect of the original forms of training jiu-jitsu no longer looks much is the use of a cable to stop or strangle an attacker. While these techniques are not as relevant to weapons of today, the Tokyo police are still Hojo cable and train with it regularly.

Truly modern Jujutsu was founded towards the end of the Tokegawa around 1850. Around this time many schools of Jujutsu emerged that emphasized the training jiu-jitsu based in the system instead Edo Jujustsu Sengoku Jujutsu system like the confrontation on the battlefield was no longer very relevant.

Modern Jujutsu is used by the police and military worldwide. It is a very effective way to stop an attacker without using lethal force. If the opponent is not trained in Jujutsu is very difficult for them to defend themselves Jujutsu attacks and maneuvering control. Modern Jujutsu is also very popular in the sport of mixed martial arts today, and there are many specific Jujutsu competitions.

One of the reasons Jujutsu is so effective is that specializes in reacting to any given situation. Not only run drills and hope to strike an opponent can not defend their combinations. Jujutsu allows students to remain effective regardless of where the fighting continues. If the fight goes to the ground, prepares the student Jujutsu. Jujutsu allows the student to maintain control over the fight and impose his strategy on the opponent, no matter what you try to do.

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