The term Bujutsu is Japanese and can be translated as 'warrior arts'.  The practice combines techniques from Karate, Judo, Aikido and Jujistsu.  With its roots in 13th Century Japan, it was developed by Samurai warriors who were trained in unarmed combat as well the use of traditional Japanese weapons.

Modern practice is mostly performed without weapons but because it has its roots in armed combat it is an efficient self defence technique as it teaches the use of and defence against weapons.  Bujutsu is as much a practice of the mind as the body with emphaiss on respiritory and concentration techniques as well as throws, punches, kicks, locks, pressure points and grabbling.  It is exclellent for improving physical fitness and all around well being.