Someya chikatoshi, the founder of meifu shinkage ryu was a student of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. Edo yagyu shinkageryu is categorized as a heiho, which means warrior system. The yagyu shinkage ryu was founded by sekishusai in the beginning of the edo period, so there are no techniques implying armour, no tate hiza, and nukitsuke is a cut only on exception. Basically, kenjutsu is the general term for japanese sword fighting practice with an actual sword during the samurai period, under this, there are severalmany different varieties or kenjutsu school techniques ryu ex. Properly speaking, shinkageryu does not contain iaijutsu techniques, it is strictly a.
Kenjutsu, the classical art of japanese swordsmanship, literally means sword art or sword technique. As otsukasensei explains in his book, many budo schools sign. Consequently, the kata and curriculum of edo yagyu shinkageryu remain consistent to the ancient forms as laid down by the founders, with a minimum of modification. Sword techniques of musashi and the other samurai masters. The person makes a giant blow against the ground, causing massive airwaves or rocks to strike enemies. However, over time, he became less interested in the long battlefield weapons practiced in that school. Actually, only outsiders call it yagyu shinkage ryu. After that, yagyu shinkage ryu became well known all over japan through the activities of successive masters and disciples. How to walk with the sword how to grip the sword how to swing the sword basic kata and much more total run time.
Its really important to have someone there coaching you and guiding you through japanese and i imagine really any kind of. Shinkage ryu is primarily a school of swordsmanship kenjutsu and iaijutsu, and is a synthesis of nobutsunas studies in the schools of tenshin shoden katori shintoryu, nenryu, and kage. The following is a brief description of these kata. Study of this martial art improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates awareness of an ancient culture and its traditions. About yamato yagyukai yagyu shinkageryu heihou yamato. Wayne farriss heavenly warriors, karl fridays hired swords, and ikegami. Tamiyaryu has progressed through three different phases, ancient tamiya, kishu tamiya and new tamiya. Iaijutsu techniques yagyu shinkage ryu free download as pdf file.
To find not one, but two books on the shelf concerning this magnificent and ancient art is astounding. Download cerner powerchart training manual for nurses. Page 3 before the sword there are a number of things that one can and should do to train without even picking up a sword. Japanese martial arts has utilized historical methods involving different. Yamato yagyukai does not belong to any swordsmanship governing body such as the kendo renmei or the iai renmei. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu. Junnidan i created kensoho sword attacks for our students to learn ken movements more before they become nidan. An interpretive translation of his heiho sanjugokajo. Yagyu shinkage ryu instructor tatsuo akabane teaches the art with more clarity than ever before. Tamiyaryu was founded by tamiya heibei narimasa during the tempo era 15731591. Shinkage ryu sword techniques by tadashige watanabe. He started learning kendo the modern version of sword fighting at the age of thirteen, and has been practicing martial arts ever since.
Some of the traditional writings on which studies of the theory of shinkageryu have been based include. Shinkageryu heiho mokuroku the new shadow traditions catalogue. Shinkage ryu new shadow school was originally created out of a fusion of katori shinto ryu and kage ryu by the preeminent sword master kamiizumi nobutsuna. The longsword, also called the bastard sword or handandahalf sword, was the classic weapon of the knight in the late middle ages. Shinkage suggests that the truth and its shadow are inseparable, like two sides on any object or any opposite feeling happy and sad concept bright and dark. Tadashige watanabe is the author of shinkage ryu sword techniques 3. Therefore, the concept of katsujinken, the living sword, is an idea that covers all techniques in this style, like a blanket. Traditional japanese martial arts tadashige watanabe.
How does edo yagyu shinkageryu compare with other japanese sword arts. The kata of muso jikiden eishin ryu shoden level or omoriryu there are three levels of iai aware and ready kata formal techniques in eishin ryu. Yagyu shinkage ryu heiho kenjutsu iii the kenjutsu of the yagyu shinkage ryu heiho demonstrated at atsuta jingu, may 22nd, 2005. However a comprehensive list of the techniques in the different kata. A bit of knowledge for learning aikido aikido yoshinkan. The first or shoden level consist of eleven forms developed by omori rokurozaemon, a student of hasegawa eishin and an expert in shinkage ryu kenjutsu. Footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkageryu.
This school included the use of many weapons from sword and stick to spear and throwing knives. The techniques of the shinkage ryu have been closely and jealously guarded for centuries. Right foot steps forward and cut and slide back at the end of the cut. Austin aikikai is one of only a handful of dojos in the united states to provide training in this art from the traditional yagyu shinkage ryu heihou, with the opportunity to practice under the direct supervision of yagyu koichi sensei when he comes to the us. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Instructors yagyu shinkageryu heihou yamato yagyukai. No jutsu but alternatively it can be read as ninjutsu. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but. Yagyu shinkage ryu heiho kenjutsu iv the kenjutsu of the yagyu shinkage ryu heiho demonstrated at atsuta jingu, may. Trawling through 175 documents, suzuki found 554 iden. There are 43 iai kata with no particular order, but 7 are considered basic. The person jumps up in the air really high and then strikes down hard from above.
There are in all only a handful of people practicing this particular ryuha as it is described in the scrolls and manuscripts, all of whom live in japan. He was familiar with many schools of martial arts techniques of his day. Hit with unerring accuracy and replace the sword in the sheath before you know they are moving. Shinkage is a form of kenjutsu originating in the sixteenth century. It was recognised as an official martial art of tokugawa kishu province. The soke and founder of hokushin shinoh ryu, shinoda ohho masatsune 18871976 studied swordsmanship with hokushin itto ryu kenjutsu and was a direct student of soke ono nao uemon.
Introduction to shuriken, and a short history of the art there are two basic types of shuriken, bo shuriken, or long thin blades, and hira shuriken also called shaken, or flat, starshaped or lozengeshaped blades. Shinkage ryu iaijutsu techniques matsuoka yoshitaka sensei. Marobashikai is the us chapter of the shinkageryu hyoho marabashikai of japan and was established during grand master watanabe tadashiges visit to the u. The common thread that holds the system together is the spiritual philosophy contained with the heiho kadensho, or family book of yagyu written by yagyu muneyoshi. Documents and papers written by martial artists in the edo period have been. Until the 16th century in japan, martial techniques were concerned with effectiveness in. However, it must be remembered that traditionally the two form a whole. Shinkageryu meaning new shadow school, is a traditional school ko budo of. Iaijutsu techniques yagyu shinkage ryu gendai budo combat. Drossoulakis the japanese sword arts the arts of the sword as we know them today probably began with iizasa choisai the founder of the tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu.
Page 1 japanese sword arts 101 basic drawing and cutting techniques of jsa originally written by darren mcnamara as an article for the sbg sword forum edited for ebook format by paul southren. Setsuninto deathgiving sword katsuninto lifegiving sword honden main transmission and naiden inner transmission interview. Uchideshi at the headquarters learn yagyu shinkage ryu style sword art calling an instructor to teach us but no general students ever learn sword movements other than kendori practice for the preparation of yudan gradings. In the text, there is often special reference to hontai yoshin ryu. In 2011, fain sensei became the head instructor of the tampabay dojo, where he has taught ever since. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Hiten mitsurugi ryu ryu tsui sen or dragon mallot flash. To really excel at longsword fencing, one must be strong, flexible, quick, and in good cardiovascular shape. Tadashige watanabe author of shinkage ryu sword techniques. Meifu shinkage ryu is a martial arts system whose beginnings can be traced back to the ancient school of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. He currently holds the rank of 3rd dan in yagyuryu. The style is based on shinkage ryu, shinkage ichien ryu and ichien ryu styles. Meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu royal armouries lecture.
What are some great books on katana fighting techniques. Wehrhahn relates a brief history of the style, shows the proper etiquette and then leads the viewer through 12 tachiwaza kata standing forms, including views at different speeds and from different angles. He is the leading authority on the traditional martial arts in japan, and has written many books on the subject, including samurai fighting arts published by kodansha international in 2003. We use the word heihou strategy instead of kenjutsu sword technique because the school teaches not only techniques for killing but rather a way to see and approach any. I want to caution this answer with the fact that i really dont like the idea of trying to learn swordsmanship from a book. If underhanded methods were necessary to accom plish a gruesome.
So can we on the basis of this comparison reproduce the original text more precisely and decipher. He began his studies of yamato yagyu shinkageryu and niten ichiryu in 2008, under david walter sensei. Until the 16th century in japan, martial techniques were concerned with. Life of the master warrior tesshu 2001 1570620504, 9781570620508 these daily affirmations are for those of us who have problems with foodeither because we eat too much or because we eat too little. He remained with that school until the mid meiji era, where he received a menkyo kaiden, signifying mastery of all techniques of hokushin itto ryu. Arthur fain started his career in 2004 in hapkido and toyamaryu battodo. The basic method of throwing of the shuriken varies little between schools, the main. Japanese sword training shinkage ryu austin aikikai. It was held at the royal armouries in leeds on 2nd august 2012.
Ryu school or the enmeiryu school, and the above mentioned document in the book of the yagyushinkageryu school, it becomes evident that these three texts, despite stylistic or terminological di. The theory of shinkageryu can be divided into theory concerning actual sword techniques and spiritual theory. Shinkage ryu hyoho dvd by tadashige watanabe budovideos inc. Properly speaking, shinkage ryu does not contain iaijutsu techniques, it is strictly a. In this first volume, learn all of the basic swordwork. It is the last surviving style of authentic longsword choken in japan. Primary philosophical and strategic concepts included the sword that kills.
Kenjutsu, the classical art of japanese swordsmanship, literally means swordart or swordtechnique. Hiten mitsurugi ryu hiten mitsurugi ryu do ryu san or ground dragon flash. The yagyu shinkage ryu was founded by sekishusai in the beginning of the edo period, so there are no techniques implying armour, no. Within the system are iai, kenjutsu, taijutsu, and miscellaneous weapons techniques.
Curriculum yagyu shinkageryu heihou yamato yagyukai. It was chiefly used in the 0s and 1400s, but survived as a sport weapon into. The kenjutsu of the yagyu shinkage ryu heiho demonstrated at atsuta jingu, may 22nd, 2005, continued. In writing about the kageryu, i should first explain that it has no connections with any other kage or shinkageryu. The beginning of shinkageryu kamiizumi isenokami fujiwara hidetsuna later nobutsuna, the man who created shinkage ryu during the warring states period about five hundred years ago, was from joshu presentday gunma prefecture.