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NORTHWEST DEFENSIVE ARTS offers instruction in the Japanese arts of Aikido, Aikijutsu, Jiu Jutsu, Kobujutsu (weapons arts) and Taihojutsu (arresting arts). Founded in 1977, the philosophy of this dojo has been the practical application of martial arts. Because we stress the combat aspects of martial arts instead of competition, and because of the type of techniques that are taught, students must be at least 12 years old to participate.
Aikido
Aikijutsu
Jiu Jutsu
Kobujutsu Taihojutsu
Aikijutsu and Jiu Jutsu were the original unarmed combat systems of the Samurai, and are the two of the oldest unarmed combat systems in Japan. Aikijutsu (or Aikijujutsu) is best known as the parent art of modern day Aikido, which was created after World War II.
Kobujutsu has become the generic term for the weapons arts of Japan. Instruction will be given in the etiquette and use of the sword (Kenjutsu), short staff (Jojutsu) and knife (Tantojutsu).
Taihojutsu (arresting arts) are techniques designed for police use in restraining and neutralizing subjects in normal and riot control situations. The goal being to subdue a suspect with minimal force.
While NORTHWEST DEFENSIVE ARTS is affiliated with the WASHINGTON BUDOKAN [Sensei Bernie Lau - Icho Ryu Aikijutsu (Police style Aikido)] and the TACOMA AIKI DOJO [Sensei Fujiko Gardner (Aikido)], it is an independent Dojo with no political affiliation or requirement. It is not uncommon for instructors from disciplines other than Aikido/Aikijutsu/Jiujitsu to teach on occasion. This "open-door" policy of keeping an open mind about other styles has always been an important part of training here. Only in the last few years has the importance of cross-training in other disciplines been realized. Sensei Wayne L. Brannon (5th Dan Jiujitsu - 5th Dan Aikido/Aikijutsu) draws on 30 years of training and experience.