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pknox
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This question was asked of me today by a friend of mine, and I didn't have a good answer, so I figured I'd pose it here:
How would one describe the similarities and differences between Hwa Rang Do and Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu? At first glance, the systems would seem similar - both are extremely complete, containing punches, kicks, locks, throws, ground grappling, and an impressive array of weapons, albeit different ones in each case. In both cases, then, you are given many options as to how to end an altercation. Both also deal with some mental training, up to and including meditation, though each dojo or dojang may put different emphasis on that aspect of the art. However, when looking at the practitioners of each art, there is definitely something different about them, and it is not always easy to describe it. It does seem that the principles of movement in taijutsu are different than those found in Hwa Rang Do, and other Korean arts.
Could someone please help me explain this to my friend better? I am especially interested in the viewpoint of anyone who has trained in both arts.
How would one describe the similarities and differences between Hwa Rang Do and Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu? At first glance, the systems would seem similar - both are extremely complete, containing punches, kicks, locks, throws, ground grappling, and an impressive array of weapons, albeit different ones in each case. In both cases, then, you are given many options as to how to end an altercation. Both also deal with some mental training, up to and including meditation, though each dojo or dojang may put different emphasis on that aspect of the art. However, when looking at the practitioners of each art, there is definitely something different about them, and it is not always easy to describe it. It does seem that the principles of movement in taijutsu are different than those found in Hwa Rang Do, and other Korean arts.
Could someone please help me explain this to my friend better? I am especially interested in the viewpoint of anyone who has trained in both arts.