What is Amatsu?

Amatsu is an holistic Japanese therapy that has evolved over a period of two thousand years. Influenced by Chinese, Korean as well as other Oriental sciences and philosophies, it has grown into its present form through the research and clinical experience of its practitioners. Its philosophies are as appropriate now (if not more so), as they were 2000 years ago.

Amatsu Natural Japanese Medicine emerged in the West due to the efforts of three westerners - Dennis Bartram, William Doolan and Chris Rowarth, studying under the guidance of Professor Masaaki Hatsumi. Their previous experience in Physical medicine came from a background of Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Physiotherapy and Natural medicine.

William Doolin and Dennis Bartram in Japan

William Doolin and Dennis Bartram

For further information on Amatsu you can download the following publications by Dennis Bartram:

The Journey Towards Tensegrity   (Aug 2005), Tension Integrity and Form   (September 2005), Working In The Space   (December 2005)

History:

Hichi Buko Goshin Jutsu Ryu is the ancient traditional healing art of Japan, the main purpose of which is the restoration of the body's ability to heal itself through gentle manipulation of ligaments and skeletal muscular systems, etc.  The Hichi Buko Goshin Jutsu tradition holds the secret of the opening of flowers, the very essence of life on our planet.

Amatsu Tatara (meaning "Sky Harbour", or literally Divine Residence / God's Port) is a collaboration of martial arts, medicine, philosophy, strategy and religion that has been practised in Japan for over 2000 years.

Hatsumi SenseiDr. Masaaki Hatsumi, the 24th Grandmaster of Togakure ryu and founder of the International Bujinkan Hombu Dojo was born on December 2, 1931 in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan where he graduated from Meiji University, Literature Department and later went on to receive his Doctor degree from a medical school located in Yotsuya. He trained for over fifteen years in kobudo, thereafter becoming apprenticed to the late Toshitsugu Takamatsu who lived in Kashiwara, Nara Province.

Dr. Hatsumi is the founder and grandmaster of the Bujinkan Dojo. The nine schools of the Bujinkan hail from the ancient battlefields of Japan, providing a rich mine of teachings that are equally applicable to modern situations. Hatsumi preaches the importance of understanding the principles underlying the techniques, not just the mechanics.

 
   
   
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