Originally posted by Dr. Gonzo
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But consider that Takenouchi Ryu, the oldest koryu, was a very comprehensive, highly formal and organized system of training that included many elements other than fighting. It included practically everything still found in Judo as well as medical training (e.g. resuscitation techniques) and weapons drills, tactics, etc.
So naturally, fast forward half a millennium, people from this particular koryu lineage (even above many others in Japan) consider themselves to be descendants of these legendary Samurai combat and grappling traditions at their peak.
Which, we both know is true on maybe a technical level at best, because many of the koryu do not train as alive as BJJ and may never again, and most (maybe not all) would get smoked by blue belts on the mat.
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