MASTER'S SCHOOL OF THE ENDLESS PUZZLE

Every art basically has the same general areas of study.  There are so many forms of Jiu Jitsu it would be impossible to have moves that have never been performed before.

Man Tatsu Ryu is Jiu Jitsu based, however it incorporates many concepts that are outside of just jiu jitsu. Man Tatsu Ryu consists of the same joint locks, ground work, throws, and strikes found in many other arts.  What makes this system different and ultimately more affective is the manner in which they are applied.  The system is a paradox.  It teaches angles and circular movement simultaneously. It utilizes elements of Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, Karate, Yon Ch’ uan, and Tai Chi.  We do not need energy from the attacker to utilize Aikido based movements, rather we create the energy needed.  We do not need force to stop force, rather we yield to it and allow it to die on it’s own like a bullet that has reached its maximum range and drops helplessly to the earth. We do not utilize hard wild strikes, rather use hidden internal energy to control our attacker. The strikes are focused and deliberate.  Each block is a strike and every strike a block.  The attacks and defenses are designed to drain the ki from the attacker and take away his will to fight. 

We do not merely inflict external damage but attack the very being of the assailant.

     Your body will move all directions simultaneously.  If your arm goes forward to block you will also go backward, if your strike is sideways you will move in the opposite directions, as one part of your body goes up the other will go down.  Movement in every direction at the same time allows us to attack without over commitment {leaving a back door}, to defend without retreat , to be aggressive without much energy or over extension.  The system teaches hidden movements.  It is comprised of subtle and powerful movements which require very little motion of the body.  We focus on the external side until the student is ready to begin understanding the power and grace of the internal side. We must understand how the body, mind, and spirit work in order to become proficient in our movement.  It is only after this understanding that we can begin to comprehend how we can disable our attacker and control the amount of damage. OUR GOAL IS TO MEET THE ATTACK WITH SUFFICIENT MEASURES TO ENSURE OUR SAFETY, NOT TO DESTROY SOMEONE WITHOUT MERCY.  ONLY THE HIGHEST FORM AND THE MOST SKILLED OPERATOR WILL BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THISTHIS.  WE WORK WITHIN THE LAW. 

     Every student will attain an understanding of the methods at a different pace. We are not striving to turn out fighters, rather teachers. 

“A fighter is just that and may not ever evolve beyond the physical realm.  Once the body grows old the fighter will slowly die.  We are focused on turning out teachers.  A teacher will grow stronger and wiser as he grows older.  A teacher will produce more teachers – a fighter will not”. 

AFTER MANY YEARS OF TRAINING,CERTAIN STUDENTS

WHO SHOW GREAT INTEGRITY, HUMILITY, COMPASSION, AND TOLERANCE MAY BE SELECTED TO BE TRAINED IN

MASTERS SCHOOL 

    OF THE

DEADLY PUZZLE. THIS TRAINING IS RESERVED FOR THE MOST DEDICATED AND PURE OF HEART STUDENTS.  THEY MUST BE TRAINING FOR REASONS OTHER THAN FIGHTING.  THEY MUST SHOW AN ONGOING LOVE FOR TEACHING, HAVE TOLERANCE, AND A GIFT FOR PASSING ON KNOWLEDGE.  THEY MUST GENUINELY MAKE IT THEIR MISSION TO HELP OTHERS.

ANY MOVEMENT CAN BE DEADLY.  MANY ARTS TRAIN WITH WEAPONS THAT CAN KILL YOUR PARTNER EASILY.  THE GOAL OF THE DEADLY PUZZLE IS NOT TO TURN OUT KILLERS BUT TO PRODUCE THE HIGHEST GRADE TEACHERS TO CARRY ON THE ART.  ONLY THROUGH ADVANCED TRAINING CAN THE STUDENT UNDERSTAND THE TECHNIQUES REQUIRED FOR TEACHING. 

ANY NEGLIGENCE IS GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT DISMISSAL.  BY THE TIME THE STUDENT HAS REACHED THIS LEVEL , HE WILL HAVE THE MATURITY AND INTELLIGENCE NOT TO USE THIS KNOWLEDGE IN A DESTRUCTIVE MANNER.

     As the student develops and grasps this understanding, they may be eligible for MASTER’S SCHOOL OF THE DEADLY PUZZLE.  This training is by invitation only.  Most students will never attain the mental or physical skill required for this training.  Responsibility and loyalty are the most important criteria here.  The student must not only agree to not ever teach these methods without the express written permission of the head Sensei but must also enter into a legal contract stating the terms of enrollment. The Deadly Puzzle is just that.  The student now takes the basics from the Endless Puzzle and begins to discover that by changing very subtle angles and circular movement the passive defensive techniques can become quite lethal.  In this phase of training the student is taught pressure points at a higher level, and learns the meridians of the body.  The student will begin to see that any technique can be used at any threat level.  An arm bar may be applied in such a manner as to dislocate the wrist, shoulder, and elbow and possibly damage the spine, yet the same arm bar may be applied with a very subtle change in application allowing only slight discomfort.  The student learns methods of avoiding confrontation and is taught to guard this knowledge.  Students of this school must NEVER teach the methods learned here.  When interacting with the class in randori or sparring, these methods are not utilized.  THE ONLY PURPOSE OF THIS TRAINING IS TO ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY UNDERSTANDING OF THE TECHNIQUES TO TEACH THE SYSTEM IN ITS ENTIRETY.