Hiko Ryu Taijutsu is based on Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Self-Defense techniques and it also includes sword, long stick and Japanese knife techniques as an absolute martial art which is rooted on the ancient Samurai fighting style in the battlefield. We have two different main programs, Taijutsu and Weapons.

Taijitsu is an empty-hand combat system for when a Samurai loses his weapons such as spear or katana during a fight. It is an extremely practical method of protecting yourself from possible dangers in real life even Today. The main practice will be takedown techniques, joint-locks, ground techniques, punches, kicks, blocks, breakfalls and zen meditation to build basic physical fitness. As you go to higher level, you will start practicing knife-attack, stick-attack and sword-attack defenses.

Weapon techniques can be divided into sword, long stick and Japanese knife techniques. The Hiko-Ryu original sword, "Kodachi" is being used to practice sword techniques, which also focuses on "Taisabaki Steps", movements to dodge the attacks. Kodachi is easy to handle even for children and women and it is also good for quick movements, because the blade is short. For long stick practice, we will use Hiko-Ryu original stick, "Shishi-Bo" which is about 5 feet long. With Shishi-Bo, also called 打たば太刀、払えば長刀、突かば槍, we will practice techniques against sword and long stick. Traditional Japanese knife is being used to practice for knife techniques. we will practice the techniques to fight against knife and sword by the knife.

The techniques of Hiko Ryu Taijitsu has been used for the training of the Philippine National Police SWAT, and the Narcotics Suppression Bureau Royal Thai Police, which fights against one of the largest drug rings in the world. Originated from Japan, Hiko Ryu Taijitsu is created from the essence of traditional and modern Japanese martial-arts. Our system is very simple. We have designed the system so that it is easy to learn for both men and women of all ages and physical abilities, even if you don't have any previous martial arts experience.

For the beginner students, our training is similar to a sport based martial art in such that it burns calories, reduces stress, improves your physical strength, flexibility and endurance. For the intermediate/advanced students we will focus more on learnning techniques as Self-Defense that will work on the street to protect themselves from the real life attacks.

Hiko Ryu Taijutsu promotes and teaches self defense, self control, confidence, humility, diligence and a quest for knowledge.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions !!