Switzerland
Takagi Yoshin Ryu is the term used in the Bujinkan of Masaaki Hatsumi, in the Genbukan of Shoto Tanemura and in the Jinenkan of Fumio Manaka. According to these traditions this Takagi Yoshin Ryu line goes back to the 13th Soke of the Hontai Yoshin Ryu — Takagi Ryū main line.
Takagi Ryu is a distinctive form of unarmed combat that concentrates on techniques of self-defence and on techniques for disarming an opponent. Takagi Ryu is known for its effectiveness in real combat situations.
History
The history of the Hontai Yoshin Ryu — Takagi Ryū goes back to the 17th century, when a man named Takagi Oriemon Shigenobu founded the school. Takagi was an experienced martial artist who had learned various martial arts, among them Jujutsu, Kenjutsu and Sojutsu. He combined the techniques he had learned in these different arts in order to create his own distinctive fighting style.
Takagi Ryu is a versatile art that comprises a broad range of techniques, among them strikes, kicks, joint locks, throws and holds. One of the hallmarks of Takagi Ryu is its emphasis on practicality and efficiency. The techniques taught in Takagi Ryu are designed to be effective in real combat situations, and practitioners are trained to react quickly and decisively to any threat.
Another important aspect of Takagi Yoshin Ryu is its focus on self-defence. Practitioners learn not only how to defend themselves against physical attacks, but also how to avoid dangerous situations altogether. They learn to be aware of their surroundings and to recognise potential threats before they become dangerous.
Takagi Yoshin Ryu also places great weight on discipline and respect. Practitioners are expected to show respect to their instructors and fellow students and to conduct themselves honourably and with integrity both inside and outside the dojo.
In Switzerland
In Switzerland there is the possibility of training this "Takagi Yoshin Ryu" in a Bujinkan, Jinenkan or Genbukan dojo. The original Hontai Yoshin Ryu — Takagi Ryū can be trained in Switzerland only in the Motoha Yoshin Ryu; it is a sister school of the Hontai Yoshin Ryu and of the Takagi Ryu.