Sogobujutsu is truly an “original" MMA (Mixed Martial Art). It is composed of the same martial disciplines, which make up the military skills required by the bushi (warriors) of feudal Japan. They are still taught from the combat mindset for use in “real life” self-defense.

Sogobujutsu means an "integrated" martial art. The word “sogo” translates best into English as "holistic," which means, "relating to, or concerned with, a complete system rather than parts of system." This means students of Heishin-Ryu Sogobujutsu are studying a complete Bujutsu (martial art), which covers all the ranges encountered in actual combat.

The art of Heishin-Ryu (Calm Spirt School) Sogobujutsu is comprised of four major martial ryuha (disciplines):  Tejutsu (Striking Arts), Jujutsu (Grappling Arts), Bukijutsu (Weapon Arts) and Heihojutsu (Strategy Arts).

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