Jul 30, 2014 footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkage ryu. Yagyu shinkage ryu especially had built an entire structure that developed from kodachi to catch. Shinkageryu can also refer to kashima derived schools such as kashima shinden jikishinkage ryu and kashima shin ryu. Many of the weapon skills taught in meifu shinkageryu were once kept as secret or hidden techniques, only taught to more advanced students of traditional schools such as katori shintoryu. Many of the weapon skills taught in meifu shinkage ryu were once kept as secret or hidden techniques, only taught to more advanced students of traditional schools such as katori shintoryu. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch home facebook. Kenjutsu, the classical art of japanese swordsmanship, literally means swordart or swordtechnique.
As a student and teacher of meifu shinkage ryu, i regularly use this book for theory and reference. Yagyu shinkage ryu vol 1 dvd with tatsuo akabane budovideos inc. Shinkageryu heiho has been the formal name of our school from the beginning. But unfortunately when in 1999 someya sensei died all other shihans with training ended and leaving only otsuka sensei as the only active teacher. Shinkageryu 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. Shinkage ryu heiho has been the formal name of our school from the beginning. The kusari fundo can be used to deliver strikes by swinging or throwing the weight or weights at target areas while the chain is used to block and trap entangle. Yagyu shinkage ryu instructor tatsuo akabane teaches the art with more clarity than ever before. Learn more about training shurikenjutsu in japan and in other countries throughout the world. Ninjutsu books truflyte martial arts memorial home page. Shinkageryu meaning new shadow school, is a traditional school of japanese martial arts, founded by kamiizumi isenokami nobutsuna, 15081578 in the midsixteenth century. This martial arts includes the use of throwing spikes as well as a weighted chain. 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. Meifu shinkage ryu is a martial arts system whose beginnings can be traced back to the ancient school of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu.
Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu. It is his new selfpublished limited to 300 copies english edition book on the shuriken and manrikigusari. Fletcher explains the origins and purpose of the shuriken as a weapon and provides. Map of edogawa sogou bunka center get off at south gate of shinkoiwa station in jr sobu line. 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. To my knowledge, watanabes are the only books on shinkage ryu swordsmanship in print. He currently holds the rank of 3rd dan in yagyuryu. I am looking forward to new books from otsukasensei in the near future. Meifu shinkage ryu msr manitoba keikokai shurikenjutsu.
Nowadays, however, because the school is so strongly associated with the yagyu family in the popular mind, and because the legitimate succession is recognized in relation to the yagyu family by groups such as the association of japanese martial arts and the budo institute, we operate this site under the name of yagyu. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch, lawndale, california. Meifu shinkageryu is a modern shurikenjutsuschool, which was founded in the 1970s by. The meifu shinkageryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. There is a jujutsu ryuha called shinkage ryu, but it is in no way related to yagyu shinkage ryu heiho in any way, shape or form. Otsukasensei published an excellent dvd, as well as a book in english, spanish and german editions to help likeminded get started. Wado ryu karatedo was completed through a fusion of the essence of jujitsu, different schools of the old martial arts, and karate.
Therefore at this time he decided to once again raise the school meifu shinkage ryu. The hand forged fundo weight and entire kusari chain are made according to meifu shinkage ryu specs, with a ring on one side and a fundo in the other. He currently holds the rank of 3rd dan in yagyu ryu. This school is almost entirely composed of students of other martial arts schools. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he. It is a fantastic resource, however, it is not designed to learn a martial art from a book. He began his studies of yamato yagyu shinkageryu and niten ichiryu in 2008, under david walter sensei. Shinkage ryu is primarily a school of swordsmanship kenjutsu and iaijutsu, and is a synthesis of nobutsunas studies in the school of kageryu aizu. Shinkage ryu is one of the oldest extant schools of swordsmanship in japan. Someya was a student of yoshio sugino of the katori shintoryu, although the throwing style used in meifu shinkage ryu is different.
Jan, 2016 shinkageryu 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. Within the system are iai, kenjutsu, taijutsu, and miscellaneous weapons techniques. Instruction is provided by current soke yasuyuki otsuka. It was held at the royal armouries in leeds on 2nd august 2012. The size of shuriken used in the meifu shinkage ryu dojo ranges from 5 to 6 inches 14 to 17 cm in length, and from. Japan trip for chris, training meifu shinkage ryu with otsukasensei, and other schools with some of chris other senseis. Fletcher san has provided good photographic illustrations and a. This is a very rare shuriken book by someya chikatoshi,who is the founder of meifu shinkageryu. Meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu royal armouries lecture. The meifu shinkageryu is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. In 2011, fain sensei became the head instructor of the tampabay dojo, where he has taught ever since. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but. Shinkage ryu meaning new shadow school, is a traditional school of japanese martial arts, founded by kamiizumi isenokami nobutsuna, 15081578 in the midsixteenth century. Meifu shinkageryu inyoshin school of martial arts iaido koln.
While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is one of only two extant schools based around it. Map of edogawa sogou bunka center meifu shinkage ryu. Yamato yagyukai does not belong to any swordsmanship governing body such as the kendo renmei or the iai renmei. Becoming a member of a branch or keikokai is a fantastic option that provides regular exposure to training with an authorized instructor.
It was a shinkage ryu jujutsu menkyo there is no evidence of takeda studying any such system. Footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkageryu. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this book he reveals the secrets learned in his years of study and training. Instructors yagyu shinkageryu heihou yamato yagyukai. The msr boshuriken shuriken are standardized in shape, measurement, weight, as well as the material. How to walk with the sword how to grip the sword how to swing the sword basic kata and much more total run time. In 1565 kamiizumi isenokami passed on the headmastership to yagyu sekisyusai munetoshi, who continued to develop the school. How does edo yagyu shinkageryu compare with other japanese sword arts. Meifu shinkageryu is represented by branches or keikokai in many countries around the world. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in japan, known as shurikenjutsu.
Shinkageryu is primarily a school of swordsmanship kenjutsu and iaijutsu, and is a synthesis of nobutsunas studies in the school of kageryu aizu. Also yagyu shinkage ryu as far as i know doesnt hand out dan grades, since it is a koryu. Arthur fain started his career in 2004 in hapkido and toyamaryu battodo. How to learn meifu shinkageryu meifu shinkageryu honbu dojo. Otsuka yasuyuki meifu shinkage ryu,shurikenjutsu meifu. Japanese throwing weapons is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in japan. Established in the late 1970s, meifu shinkageryu is a modernday school of japanese concealed weaponry. No jutsu but alternatively it can be read as ninjutsu. At this time was several shihans who taught art meifu shinkage ryu in someya sensei school.
Above book is entitled shurikenjutsuno susume shuriken techniques for beginners meifu shinkage ryu, printing date july 10, 2004. Meifu shinkage ryu includes several specialized weapon skills that can be traced to the ancient samurai in japan. The meifu shinkage ryu is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. Established in the late 1970s, meifu shinkage ryu is a modernday school of japanese concealed weaponry.
In 2009 with the permission of the family someya sensei began declared himself as soke meifu shinkage ryu. Soke someya was the headmaster of meifu shinkageryu. Meifu shinkageryu msr is a modern japanese martial art. Due to the continued hard work of otsuka sensei the msr family is growing across the world and has training. Meifu shinkage ryu is a modern school of shurikenjutsu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu suomessa bodomagazine budoka permanent dead link no. If the scroll displayed here is indeed the shinkageryu menkyo given to ueshiba by takeda, it is purely a yagyu shinkageryu document.
Shuriken jutsu pdf shurikenjutsu free download as pdf file. Some of the traditional writings on which studies of the theory of shinkageryu have been based include. Above book is a first edition first printing from september 10, 1980. In fact both ryuha use different kanji for their name and have completely different hostorical lineages. Meifu shinkageryu includes several specialized weapon skills that can be traced to the ancient samurai in japan. However, over time, he became less interested in the long battlefield weapons practiced in that school. Above book is entitled how to learn meifu shinkageryu by soke otsuka yasuyuki. Wadoryu karatedo was completed through a fusion of the essence of jujitsu, different schools of the old martial arts, and karate. Yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he reveals the secrets learned in his years of study and training. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is one of.
Jiki shinkageryu was founded by matsumoto bizen no kami during the late 16th century and regards itself as the true shinkageryu. About 15 minutes by the foot, from the station to edogawaku sogo bunka center if you get on metropolitan bus from shinkoiwa station, it takes only 5minutes. Techniques of shinkage ryu full collection shinkageryu. Yagyu shinkage ryu learn samurai swordsmanship fundamentals of the yagyu shinkage ryu hyoho. Boshuriken as used in meifu shinkage ryu are designed based off the katori shinto ryu boshuriken sometimes also referred to as uchibari. The techniques of the shinkage ryu have been closely and jealously guarded for centuries. It is a first edition first printing dated july 20, 2010. Dec 25, 2010 the grapplng game plan lloyd irvin jr.
The techniques taught are part of an almost forgotten skillset, going back to some of the warrior arts of the samurai and ninja of ancient japan. Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken are made of straight square steel, and are between 14 to 15. 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. Otsuka sensei, headmaster of meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu. Meifu shinkageryu shuriken jutsu the meifu shinkageryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. Shinkage ryu iaijutsu techniques matsuoka yoshitaka sensei. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu book by yasuyuki otsuka. New instructional book on the art of meifu shinkage ryu the school that specializes in shuriken throwing daggers throwing stars. Official japanese headquarters of meifu shinkage ryu. Planning a 4day intensive seminar with filip bartos, for mugai ryu, meifu shinkage ryu, and taijutsu and jujutsu. Marobashikai is the us chapter of the shinkageryu hyoho marabashikai of japan and was established during grand master watanabe tadashiges visit to the u. Fletcher explains the origins and purpose of the shuriken as a.
The meifu shinkage ryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. Chicago keikokai meifu shinkage ryu provides instruction a modern japanese martial art called meifu shinkage ryu. However, it must be remembered that traditionally the two form a whole. Unlike masaki ryu has kusari fundo in meifu shinkage ryu weights only at one end and the other end has a small loop that is worn on the little finger of the. Sessions archives meifu shinkage ryu canada branch.
Someya sensei was a student of yoshio sugino sensei of the katori shintoryu, although the throwing style used in meifu shinkageryu is different. Its fourth headmaster, ogasawara genshinsai minamoto no nagaharu, 15741644, spent 20 years in beijing in the early 17th century, practicing chinese martial arts, including the. Jul 01, 2019 the kusari fundo can be used to deliver strikes by swinging or throwing the weight or weights at target areas while the chain is used to block and trap entangle. Among the japanese martial arts, the one that had been the most highly developed would be kenjutsu. 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. Chikatoshi someya sensei someya chikatoshi in the 1970s. Download shuriken or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format.
He began his studies of yamato yagyu shinkage ryu and niten ichi ryu in 2008, under david walter sensei. These resources are also very helpful for current msr members to continue their training. It is a copy of the shinrikyo shoe offering bridge scroll, the first part of yagyu munenoris famous heiho kadensho. Someya chikatoshi, the founder of meifu shinkage ryu was a student of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu.
Mastering shuriken throwing techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic. To find not one, but two books on the shelf concerning this magnificent and ancient art is astounding. The theory of shinkageryu can be divided into theory concerning actual sword techniques and spiritual theory. 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. The school specializes in hidden, small arms onkenjutsu, and in particular. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu ryukyu.
About yamato yagyukai yagyu shinkageryu heihou yamato. Arthur fain started his career in 2004 in hapkido and toyama ryu battodo. And the extant systems of shinkage ryu jujutsu were not at all related to ysr it was just such a cool name that a lot of people appropriated it. Curriculum yagyu shinkageryu heihou yamato yagyukai. The advanced meifu shinkage ryu throw requires a snap of the wrist. Someya refined the katori style of throwing, making it shorter, faster and more. Today, the school center is in chiba prefecture in ichikawa. Yagyu shinkageryu especially had built an entire structure that developed from kodachi to catch. Study of this martial art improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates awareness of an ancient culture and its traditions. Msr new jersey keikokai is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu tradition with the direct approval and support.
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