The Study of MASAAKI HATSUMI Budo Natural Movement

Using old footage of Masaaki Hatsumi, Dennis Bartram explains some of the concepts of his mentors natural movement 'taijutsu' principles, and how he used them both in his martial art and medicine, to 'control' his opponent.

[@danielyoung633]

I frequently refer to your break downs of biomechanics when I teach and learn. It has been a game changer for everything from sword and empty hand to shuriken and even shooting. So thank you Master Bartram, this body of knowledge is made more robust and accessible because of you.

[@forestmonk9]

I only know of one other human being who can break down and analyze Hatsumi’s movement analogous to you. Thank you, sir.

[@zachparade2791]

Good analysis!

[@Ben-qm9zq]

Muto Dori 🙏 this seems to be 99% of the problem in Ninjitsu training, people just don't have it!

[@zachparade2791]

You cover so much in this video! Thanks!
I wonder if you would consider doing separate videos on each of the qualities that makes Soke’s movements masterful? Though our art is very different, I was thinking about something similar to what Rener Gracie recently did with BJJ (m.ua-cam.com/video/9Ij6heEj50I/v-deo.html). I feel like you would be one of the few that would have enough biomechanical knowledge, analysis skills, and experience in the art to be able to help us truly begin to unlock the beauty and mysteries of Soke’s movements. I feel this is sort of what you have been working on for quite awhile. Thanks for all your sharing, hard work, and willingness to consider this idea!