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Budo-Taijutsu
is supportive and non-competitive, with emphasis on relaxed, natural
body movements. Attacks are not directly resisted and the opponent
is always kept off balance, making these arts ideal for persons
facing larger, stronger assailants.
The
absence of competition and the complete focus on real protection
skills allow students to experience the joy of effective movement
and the power of directed intention. Classes are taught in a relaxed
atmosphere; both men and women are encouraged to attend. 
Unlike
modern arts which specialize in a particular application, Budo-Taijutsu
covers the entire spectrum of protective action and places equal
emphasis on striking and kicking, grappling and throwing, and effective
use of edged, impact, and flexible weapons.
What
makes this possible is a comprehensive set of movement principles
integrating all of these methods and making it easy to adapt objects
and features in one's immediate environment for protective use.
Training
in authentic warrior skills develops a unique kind of personal confidence
and leads to genuine empowerment. Empowerment is not power over
others, but rather the power to live according to universal life
values.
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