It is believed that Takagi Yoshin-Ryu Jutaijutsu was developed from Takenouchi-Ryu Jujutsu, and was influenced by Kukishinden-Ryu. Takagi Oriemon Shigetoshi was born into the Samurai caste, the son of Inatobi Sanzaemon, a Kenjutsu Shinan-Yaku or master sword teacher, of the Shiraishi domain. Takagi’s father was murdered in an ambush. When he learned of his father’s murder, he recalled something his father had constantly said: a willow (yoboku) is strong and flexible, while a tall tree (takagi) will break. After he avenged his father’s murder, he took the name Yoshin Ryu akagi Oriemon Shigetoshi. Following this in 1645, he began studying under Ito Kii no Kami learning and mastering techniques of Yari, Naginata, Shuriken and Taijutsu. Takagi would later follow in his father’s footsteps as a Kenjutsu Shinan-Yaku or master sword teacher, of the Shiraishi domain. There are many branches of Takagi Yoshin-Ryu Jutaijutsu. Takamatsu Toshitsugu learned several different styles from various practitioners and families. The style studied in the Bujinkan is the Mizuta-Den style. Takagi Yoshin-Ryu Jutaijutsu uses a lot of hip movement as leverage to throw the opponent. As most of the combat derived is indoors, many of the techniques drive the opponent into the ground and finish with pinning or restraining them. Movements are very explosive, and incorporate natural recoil or resistance to take the opponents balance.