There are several different schools even within the jikishin kageryu kenjutsu itself. Footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkageryu. Chikatoshi someya sensei someya chikatoshi in the 1970s. Otsuka yasuyuki meifu shinkage ryu,shurikenjutsu meifu. Meifu shinkageryu shuriken jutsu inyoshin schools of. I am looking forward to new books from otsuka sensei in the near future.
Born during japans warring states period, katori shinto ryu was created. It was held at the royal armouries in leeds on 2nd august 2012. This website is to promote meifu shinkageryu globally. This article is an excerpt from keiko shokon clasical warrior traditions of japan, vol. Otsukasensei is the current head master of meifu shinkageryu soke. Instruction is provided by current soke yasuyuki otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu at msr spain branch, barcelona dojo. Yasuyuki otsuka, the visiting grandmaster of the meifu shinkage ryu school of shuriken small japanese hand weapon throwing art, trained the members of the chicago keikokai meifu shinkage ryu at the japanese culture center on april 9 and 10. Otsukasensei had been a devoted student of someyasensei since 1985, and continued to devote his life to the further development of meifu shinkageryu. 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. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu, california keikokai. When someyasensei passed away in june 1999, yasuyuki otsuka. Being a secret art, studying shurikenjutsu was a tough deal until recently.
Meifu shinkage ryu is a modern shurikenjutsu school, which was founded in the 1970s by chikatoshi someya. Edo yagyu shinkageryu is categorized as a heiho, which means warrior system. When someyasensei passed away in june 1999, yasuyuki otsuka succeeded someya as grand master of the school. Otsukasensei had been a devoted student of someyasensei since 1985, and continued to devote his life. Bugei books fine books on the classical martial arts of japan. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in japan, known as shurikenjutsu. Someya, chikatoshi 2001 shuriken giho airyudo, japan. In reading the kanji for kage ryu readers will observe it is the kanji for keishiki meaning a viewscene or indistinct this is the original name of the ryu, and it has not been changed since inception in the mid sixteenth century. Nonaka shinzo naritsune founded shin shinkage ichiden ryu references. Instructors yagyu shinkageryu heihou yamato yagyukai. Dec 27, 2017 for instance, hontai yoshin ryu, the school i belong to, is a member of the nihon kobudo kyokai part of the nihon budokan. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu ryukyu. Above book is entitled shurikenjutsuno susume shuriken techniques for beginners meifu shinkage ryu, printing date july 10, 2004. Published in 1989 by the nihon kobudo kyokai in order to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its foundation, this book covers more than 90 schools of koryu bujutsu, devided into schools of jujutsu and taijutsu, kenjutsu, iaijutsu and battojutsu, sojutsu, jo and bojutsu, naginatajutsu, karate and okinawa kobudo.
Grandmaster yasuyuki otsuka trains on japanese shuriken. Nevertheless a small number of koryu have chosen not to be member of either organization. Welcome to the homepage of the jikishin kageryu kenjutsu. Someya chikatoshi, the founder of meifu shinkage ryu was a student of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. How does edo yagyu shinkage ryu compare with other japanese sword arts. The meifu shinkage ryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. I am looking forward to new books from otsukasensei in the near future. Meifu shinkage ryu bushi dojo blog artes marciales y mas. The seitei iai kata of the iai renme are not practiced. Therefore at this time he decided to once again raise the school meifu shinkage ryu. Ittoryu kenjutsu is one of the most significant schools of. Bugei books fine books on the classical martial arts of. The academy of karate martial arts supplies martial arts supermarket is one of the largest martial arts supply companies in the usa and has been serving martial arts enthusiasts for over 26 years.
Meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu royal armouries lecture. We train twice a month in santa clara, and use all live weapons made by the instructor. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu book by yasuyuki otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu is a modern school of shurikenjutsu. Shinjinbutsu orai sha 1994 this article is a placeholder or stub. In february, 2009, the nihon kobudo kyokai held its 32nd event in tokyo and also celebrated its 30th anniversary. Shinkage ryu iaijutsu techniques matsuoka yoshitaka sensei. However, over time, he became less interested in the long battlefield weapons practiced in that school. But unfortunately when in 1999 someya sensei died all other shihans with training ended and leaving only otsuka sensei as the only active teacher. Books and media on meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu.
Introduction to meifu shinkageryu meifu shinkageryu honbu. The msr boshuriken shuriken are standardized in shape, measurement, weight, as well as the material. Wado meaning way to harmony is one of four major japanese karate styles and is perhaps the purest form of karatedo. Fain sensei has also dabbled in tendoryu naginata, seitei iaido and jodo, and shurikenjutsu. Shurikenjutsu academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Consequently, the kata and curriculum of edo yagyu shinkage ryu remain consistent to the ancient forms as laid down by the founders, with a minimum of modification.
Someya sensei was a student of yoshio sugino sensei of the katori shinto ryu, although the throwing style used in meifu shinkage ryu is different. Katori shinto ryu was officially recognized as a cultural treasure of japan by the japanese government in the 35th year of showa 1960. Within the system are iai, kenjutsu, taijutsu, and miscellaneous weapons techniques. This book was signed and sent to me as a christmas gift by its current headmaster yasuyuki otsuka. Introduction to meifu shinkageryu meifu shinkage ryu.
Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken are made of straight square steel, and are between 14 to 15 centimetres. Study new striking techniques and other reallife ap. There is a specific kind of shuriken called a meifu shinkageryu shuriken, but otsuka teaches. Boshuriken as used in meifu shinkage ryu are designed based off the katori shinto ryu boshuriken sometimes also referred to as uchibari.
Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka 2015. While yagyu munenori and his followers adhered to the teachings of munetoshi and kamiizumiisenokami, emphasizing the spiritual aspects of the art, yagyu toshitoshi, who was sword master to the owari tokugawa household a branch family to the shogun, adapted shinkage ryu to the times and circumstances in which he lived and modified both teaching and training methods, thus establishing the. It is a fantastic resource, however, it is not designed to learn a martial art from a book. Meifu shinkageryu is a modern shurikenjutsuschool, which was founded in the 1970s by. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is one of. Yasuyuki otsuka welcomes you to the official international website of the meifu shinkageryu honbu dojo in japan. For instance, hontai yoshinryu, the school i belong to, is a member of the nihon kobudo kyokai part of the nihon budokan. Since conversion rates fluctuates, meifu shinkage ryu canada has stabilized the monthly membership fee at cad.
Yagyu shinkageryu learn samurai swordsmanship fundamentals of the yagyu shinkageryu hyoho. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka 20150503 on. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is one of only two extant schools based around. Hironori otsuka by hironori otsuka and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. While yagyu munenori and his followers adhered to the teachings of munetoshi and kamiizumiisenokami, emphasizing the spiritual aspects of the art, yagyu toshitoshi, who was sword master to the owari tokugawa household a branch family to the shogun, adapted shinkageryu to the times and circumstances in which he lived and modified both teaching and training methods, thus establishing. Curriculum yagyu shinkageryu heihouyamato yagyukai. Meifu shinkage ryu is a martial arts system whose beginnings can be traced back to the ancient school of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka for. Yagyu shinkage ryu learn samurai swordsmanship fundamentals of the yagyu shinkage ryu hyoho. Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu california keikokai the msr is now in america.
Yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book. Jul 30, 2014 footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkage ryu. Yasuyuki 2015 meifu shinkage ryu fundo kusarijutsu shurikenjutsu 2nd. Otsuka sensei refers to the meifu shinkage ryu as a research group because they like to study the methods of schools other than their own. This website is to promote meifu shinkage ryu globally. 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. As a student and teacher of meifu shinkage ryu, i regularly use this book for theory and reference.
He was master instructor of the imperial guard officers organization and also taught seminars at the butokukaimartial arts training academy branch schools through japan. In addition, it serves the purpose of providing accurate and the most uptodate information about our martial art. Yasuyuki otsuka welcomes you to the official international website of the meifu. When not training in niten ichiryu kenjutsu or yamato yagyu shinkageryu, he has often traveled to the ka muso kai dojo in calgary for training in choken battojutsu kageryu, under colin hyakutake watkin sensei. 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 and yagyu. About yamato yagyukai yagyu shinkageryu heihouyamato. Born during japans warring states period, katori shinto ryu was created to prepare samurai for fighting on the battlefield. Meifu shinkage ryu was founded by someya chikatoshi the 50s of the last. A student for over 20 years of chikatoshi someya, founder of the meifushinkage school, yasuyuki otsuka is leading through this video. Learn more about training shurikenjutsu in japan and in other countries throughout the world. Shuriken are the hidden weapons of japanese martial arts. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he.
Japan that specializes mainly in shurikenjutsu the other being shirai ryu and negishi ryu. Msr new jersey keikokai is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu tradition with the direct approval and support. You can find on our webpage information regarding classes, seminars and training camps, as well as articles on the past and present of our style. Meifu shinkage ryu msr manitoba keikokai shurikenjutsu. Shurikenjutsu was usually taught among the sogobugei, or comprehensive martial. Welcome to the official website of ryushin shouchi ryu canada, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, instruction and promotion of ryushin shouchi ryu iaijutsu, a dynamic and historic style of japanese swordsmanship. Yamato yagyukai does not belong to any swordsmanship governing body such as the kendo renmei or the iai renmei.
In regards to the types of protective armour used in kenjutsu, shimokawa states in kendo no hattatsu that in the jikishinkageryu, yamada heizaemon mitsunori 16391716 lamented the lack of spirit in many practitioners who concentrated only on kata training. The focus of edo yagyu is on the spiritual growth of the swordsman. Hironori ohtsuka 18921982 was the creator and first grand master of the japanese karate style wado ryu. This book is a valuable manual not only for students of the meifu shinkage ryu. I am fortunate enough to have both of otsuka senseis books but they are in japanese. Chikatoshi someya studied the skills of katori shintoryu. Having trained in wado ryu for the last 34 years i have learnt so much and are still learnig simply by reading and practisicng from the book. When not training in niten ichi ryu kenjutsu or yamato yagyu shinkage ryu, he has often traveled to the ka muso kai dojo in calgary for training in choken battojutsu kage ryu, under colin hyakutake watkin sensei. Grandmaster yasuyuki otsuka trains on japanese shuriken throwing. Ryushin shouchi ryu canada iaijutsu japanese swordsmanship. Its roots could mainly be found in the shurikenjutsu of tenshin shoden katori shintoryu. Japanese throwing weapons ebook by daniel fletcher. The basic method of throwing of the shuriken varies little between schools, the main.
The 2015 english edition of otsukasenseis book is now available. Marobashikai is the us chapter of the shinkageryu hyoho marabashikai of japan and was established during grand master watanabe tadashiges visit to the u. New instructional book on the art of meifu shinkage ryu the school that specializes in shuriken throwing daggers throwing stars. This books has changed my wado ryu karate in so many ways simply by reading the words of the orginator.
You can order the book at ebay uk and ebay usa simply looking for the title meifu shinkage ryu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka 2015 0101 yasuyuki otsuka. The meifu shinkage ryu is a very informal school that welcomes students of other schools and often invites teachers from other schools to demonstrate their shurikenjutsu. Apr 24, 2011 meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu california keikokai the msr is now in america.
Fain sensei has also dabbled in tendo ryu naginata, seitei iaido and jodo, and shurikenjutsu. Please note that these membership fees are used to further develop meifu shinkage ryu as a martial art by the current soke yasuyuki otsuka in japan. A student for over 20 years of chikatoshi someya, founder of the meifushinkage school, yasuyuki otsuka is leading through this. The 20th head master, yagyu toshinaga, based yagyu shinkage ryu in tokyo and made an effort to spread it further. Otsuka sensei also generously gave me several authentic meifu shinkage ryu shuriken during my visit at his class. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu dvd by yasuyuki otsuka. Study of this martial art improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates awareness of an ancient culture and its traditions. Yasuyuki otsuka welcomes you to the official international website of the meifu shinkage ryu honbu dojo in japan. 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. Kenjutsu, the classical art of japanese swordsmanship, literally means swordart or swordtechnique.
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