Daito ryu is a koryu. With that said it carries over
Things involved from that time period. Second thing
About Daito ryu is the mindset it is not sparring, your
Intent and uke intent differ then say judo or sport.
If you watch the end of a Daito ryu technique most end
With a symbolic cutting off the head.
The techniques work fine in modern application but there
Does exist goshin techniques if that is what you
Mean. I train in it because I enjoy it for what it is
And not what I am trying to make it be.
Does Daito ryu have ground work, we have kneeling
Techniques but defending guard and rolling no
Because in the time period it wouldn't make sense.
Just like now you don't know who is caring what
Weapon why would you want to roll around with him.
If there is a Daito ryu school near you go see.
I don't know if they will because they might interview you
To see if you are right for it.