When I was taught the Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu Kihon Gata, there were in this engendering of fundamental form the eight methods. *I was told that this kihon happo is the origin of all budo. So I say to you earnestly,… — Toshitsugu Takamatsu Copy Share Image
The heart of taijutsu is important and only through training will one polish that heart (like a gem) and understand true taijutsu. — Toshitsugu Takamatsu Copy Share Image
The way to experience ultimate happiness is to let go of all worries and regrets, and to know that being happy is the most… — Toshitsugu Takamatsu Copy Share Image
When I was taught the Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu Kihon Gata, there were in this engendering of fundamental form the eight methods. *I was told… — Toshitsugu Takamatsu Copy Share Image
For taijutsu, the flexibility of the legs is the most important factor, not the strength of the legs. — Toshitsugu Takamatsu Copy Share Image
The way of the martial artist is the way of enduring, surviving and prevailing over all that would destroy him. More than delivering strikes… — Toshitsugu Takamatsu Copy Share Image
Let him cut your skin, and you cut his flesh. Let him cut your flesh, and you cut his bones. Let him cut your… — Toshitsugu Takamatsu Copy Share Image