Fudoshin Bujutsu (不動心流 武術 , Fudoshin Bujutsu^?) is a school of bujutsu founded by Professor Robert Lawrence. It is based Japanese arts such as Jujutsu, Judo, Aikido, Karate and others besides, as well experienced gained in situations encountered outside the dojo by Professor Lawrence. This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Bujutsu (武術) are the traditional Japanese martial arts. ... Bujutsu (武術) are the traditional Japanese martial arts. ... JÅ«jutsu training at an agricultural school in Japan around 1920 Jujutsu (also jujitsu, ju jutsu, ju jitsu, or jiu jitsu) is a Japanese martial art that is principally based on grappling and joint lock techniques, though it also includes basic strikes and sweeps as well as varying degrees of... Judo (Japanese: 柔道, jÅ«dō; gentle way) is a martial art, sport, and philosophy originated in Japan. ... Aikido (合気道 Aikidō, also 合氣道 in an older style of kanji), literally meaning joining energy way, is a gendai budo — a modern Japanese martial art. ... Karate or karate-dō is a martial art of Okinawan origin. ... A dojo is a term used in Japanese martial arts that refers to a formal training hall. ...

In Australia it is known as 'Fudoshin Bujutsu', and in the UK as the 'British Fudoshin Association' (BFA).

A History of Professor Lawrence

Professor Lawrence first started his training at school, learning gymnastics and Greco/Roman wrestling. He then joined the Southend ABA Boxing Club, and left after achieving a modicum of success in the ring. His first insight into the Martial Arts began with a lodger who taught him Judo, after this he joined the South East Essex BJA Judo Club where he trained three nights a week. Professor Lawrence was then trained by Sensei Gunji Koizumi at the Budokwai Honbu in London. After obtaining his Black belt in Judo he made the British Judo team where he also trained under people such as T. Leggett, E. Dominy, Pat Butler, T. Wyngarde and J. King. After training for a long time, Sensei Koizumi selected students for a special Jujutsu class, and hence Professor Lawrence's studies in that Art began. He has also studied under K. Abbe, T. Abbe and M. Otani, and achieved his 1st Dan in Jujutsu. Koizumi is a Japanese surname. ...

During this time Professor Lawrence's father had recently returned from the war, where he had been a Scottish Commando, and educated him in the combat techniques he had learned in the army... he learned much from his teachings.

After this Sensei Koizumi gave Professor Lawrence a letter of introduction to the Kodokan and to the great Karate Master Sensei Gogen Yamaguchi (Goju Kai),an old school chum whom he knew. Whilst in Japan he obtained his Black belt in Karate and also studied under Mr. Nakayama (Shotokan) and Mr. Oyama (Kyokoshinkai). He also furthered his studies in Judo and Jujutsu (tenshin shinyo ryu) at the Kodokan and commenced his studies in weaponry with the Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto and Naginata. He then traveled to Okinawa to further his Karate studies and to learn the use of the Nunchuka, Jo, Bo, Yawarabo, Tanjo, Tonfa, Sai and Kama. Gogen Yamaguchi was born on January 20, 1909, in Kagoshima city on southern Kyushu. ...

He then traveled on to Korea where he studied Korean Karate under Sergeant G. Lom of the South Korean Army.Whilst in Korea he was a student along side film star Chuck Norris. His next place of residence was Paris. There he studied various forms of combat including the use of improvised weapons such as pens, combs, coins, paper and books etc under Mr J. Dempsie. During this time while back in Europe he entered many Martial Arts tournaments. Upon his return to England he participated in a number of bare knuckle or "scratch" fights on the "common" amoung the gypsies and reputedly retired undefeated.

From there he traveled to the US where he got a job teaching Judo in a summer camp and then with his wealth of experience in the martial arts Professor Lawrence was invited to New York where he worked with the police force teaching unarmed combat.

After returning to England he furthered his studies under K. Abbe, T. Abbe and M. Otani. He also joined the British Jujutsu Association under Professor J. Blundell who awarded him his Professorship in Martial Arts. He later also joined the Kyushindo Association under Professor G. Mayo 8th dan who taught him osteopathy.

Fudoshin is formed

On one cold November evening in 1968, he formulated the Fudoshin style of martial arts, the A.O.F.A. (Association of Oriental Fighting Arts). Since then his time has been taken up with opening clubs, running the association, and teaching. This has been rewarding and has brought him into contact with some remarkable people.

In 1997 he was awarded the rank of 10th Dan by the Amateur Martial Arts Association of the UK, and the International Martial Arts League of Europe

Professor Lawrence passed away on the morning of the 15/01/2003 at age 63 years. His influence, legacy and spirit live on in all of us

Philosophies

The Fudoshin Ryu possesses a code of conduct of "honour in all things", a code that has been adopted by other martial arts clubs and associations believing this to embody what they would want their students to adhere to. Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ...

Also there are some philosophies, mottos which were used by Professor Lawrence. There are many of these and he wrote these in a book form explaining each of them and their meanings. Here are a few:

Pain... don't worry it can't hurt you.

There is madness in my method.

Humour is no laughing matter.

I never give in, I just compromise, heavily in my favour.

He who fights and runs away, will run away another day.

The pen is not mightier than the sword, just a bigger liar.

Expense does not matter, as long as it does not cost too much.

When I was young I was amazed at how little I did not know, now I am old I am amazed at how little I do know.

It is better to look like a mouse and hunt like a tiger, than to look like a tiger and hunt like a mouse.

If you are seeking sympathy "it is not here".

Fool me once, the shame is yours; fool me twice, the shame is mine.

It is not getting knocked down that makes a failure, it is not getting up.

It is not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.

If you wish to see your worst enemy, look in the mirror.

The higher you climb the ladder of success, the harder it is to keep your feet on the ground.

I suppose I must lose one day, but today is not the day.

The higher you climb, the further you have to come down.

God created problems for man to overcome and death to overcome man.

Today is a good day to die, but tomorrow would be better.

You may fight the battle of life ferociously, but you will eventually lose.

It is a sad fact that scum floats to the top.

Good does not always wear white armour, nor evil a black cloak.

Walk gently, talk softly and carry a big stick.

Dress

Students wear a keikogi with black trousers and white top, along with a coloured obi (belt) signifying their rank. People holding a grade of 1st kyu or higher may wear an entirely black gi along with black hakama, although their gi is coloured when in the presence of a higher dan. When a student completes their first dan grading, a colour is chosen to match the person's fighting style. Keikogi (稽古着 or 稽古衣) is a Japanese word which means Uniform for training (Keiko means practice, gi means dress or clothes). ... Obi can refer to: a sash worn with a kimono or with the uniforms used by practitioners of certain martial arts Obi Islands, in the Moluccas Obi Island, Java Sea, in the Java Sea OBI (store), an European home improvement store chain based in Germany. ... Kyu (級) is a Japanese term used in martial arts, chado, ikebana, go and in other similar activities to designate various degrees or levels of proficiency or experience. ... Hakama worn by an aikidoka (left of the picture) An Edo-era kamishimo outfit, consisting of a kataginu (a sleeveless jacket with exaggerated shoulders) (left) and hakama (centre). ... Dan may be: a short form of Daniel (name) acronym for Divers Alert Network, a scuba diving association Dan (biblical figure), one of the sons of Jacob Tribe of Dan, descendants of the biblical figure Fedor Dan, Russian Marxist revolutionary Dan Bus Company, a bus company in Israel which operates...

The colouring of belts is as follows:

• 7th mon / kyu - mauve
• 6th mon / kyu - yellow
• 5th mon / kyu - orange
• 4th mon / kyu - green
• 3rd mon / kyu - blue
• 2nd mon / kyu - brown
• 1st mon / kyu - black with white stripe

Notable Students

After the unfortunate death of Professor Lawrence, the Fudoshin Association was passed on to Shihan Jim McAllister 6th Dan in Fudoshin Ryu. He was awarded this rank in 2003 by professor Lawrence and Jim was awarded his professorship as well. Professor McAllister is now the head of the Fudoshin Association worldwide.

Head of the Australian branch is Don Cristiano sensei in Melbourne, the only authorised yudansha in Bob Lawrence fudoshin in Australia and his representative in Sydney Edward Schleiss sensei .

Former student Tony Ball sensei heads a seperate association in Australia after resigning from the BFA in 2002 following an acrimonious split with Lawrence soke and the BFA .

Ian McGarity shihan heads a goju branch in Florida, USA and holds an honourary rank 3rd dan in fudoshin with Lawrence soke's blessing.

Gary Porely is an instructor with Jim McAllister and gained his Dan grades under Professor Lawrence, gaining additional qualifications by specialising in six weapons of oriental origin.

Karen Blake 3rd dan UK (?)fudoshin judo is one of the best female judoka in the world under soke's tutalage.

Kevin King 4th dan UK is skilled in kobudo and bu jutsu under soke's tutalage.

Referances: Audio tape interviews News paper articles kobudo books avaliable through the BFA

External Links

• [1] The official website of the British Fudoshin Association (Under Construction)
• [2] The official website of Jim McAllister Shihan, head of the Fudoshin Association.
• [http://www.japanesegojuryukaratedo.com/Ian%20McGarrity.htm