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