Shinkage ryu sword techniques by tadashige watanabe. Shinkage ryu 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 uk leeds keikokai home facebook. If you have even a passing interest in pointy things from japan, this book is an absolute musthave. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is. These resources are also very helpful for current msr members to continue their training. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu. Shurikenjutsu best books meifu shinkage ryu, negishi ryu, shirai. Such throwing spikes are made of 14 to 15cm long square bar steel, and are 6 to 7mm wide.
Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, 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. The meifu shinkage ryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. Meifu shinkageryu msr is a modern japanese martial art. In addition to the content of the regular meifu shinkage ryu curriculum, members of the saskatchewan dojo also study auxiliary skills including tantojutsu knife and shutojutsu spear hand. 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 is a hidden weapons art which is best known for shuriken and fundokusari jutsu.
Meifu shinkage ryu finland is the official finnish branch of meifu shinkage ryu msr organization headquarted in tokyo, japan. Japanese jujutsu is the art of manipulating an opponents skeleton, using leverage, locks, throws, and momentum. This school is almost entirely composed of students of other martial arts schools. Yagyu shinkage ryu heiho kenjutsu ii the kenjutsu of the yagyu shinkage ryu heiho demonstrated at atsuta jingu, may 22nd, 2005, continued. The books author, otsuya yasuyuki, is the acknowledged sokeinheritor of the systems founder, someya chikatoshi. Meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu royal armouries lecture. I am looking forward to new books from otsukasensei in the near future. I am very happy if those who are interested in shuriken understand that shuriken jutsu is a scientific and rational martial arts. In addition to teaching meifu shinkage ryu, someyasensei published two books. Yagyu shinkageryu was chosen by the last 3 shogun warlord, as the number 1 sword style. Meifu shinkageryu is a modern shurikenjutsuschool, which was founded in the 1970s by. The techniquestaught are part of an almost forgotten skillset, going back to some of the warrior arts of the samurai and ninja of ancient japan.
Chicago keikokai meifu shinkage ryu provides instruction a modern japanese martial art called meifu shinkage ryu. The first official meifu shinkage ryu seminar in calgary, alberta is scheduled for february 20 and 21, 2018. Following is a list of exciting opportunities in 2017. Budo is a timehonoured form of physical culture comprising of judo, kendo, kyudo, sumo, karatedo, aikido, shorinji kenpo, naginata and. Shinkage ryu can also refer to kashima derived schools such as kashima shinden jikishinkage ryu and kashima shin ryu. One thing missing from the book is mention that there is now a branch of the meifu shinkage ryu in america. The fundo kusari as used in meifu shinkage ryu consists of a chain with one weight and one ring, all made of steel. Chikatoshi someya sensei someya chikatoshi in the 1970s.
Meifu shinkage ryu msr manitoba keikokai shurikenjutsu. Yagyu shinkage ryu heiho kenjutsu iii the kenjutsu of the yagyu shinkage ryu heiho demonstrated at atsuta jingu. Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu yasuyuki otsuka speical interview. Illustrated shuriken techniques book on meifu shinkageryu. Msr new jersey keikokai is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu tradition with the direct approval and support. It has a lot of photos and illustrations so that beginners can understand with ease. This gallery contains 1 photo udo, the martial ways of japan, have their origins in the traditions of bushido the way of the warrior. Shinkage ryu iaijutsu techniques matsuoka yoshitaka sensei. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu ryukyu. This martial arts includes the use of throwing spikes as well as a weighted chain. The current headmaster soke of meifu shinkage ryu yasuyuki otsukasensei once mentioned that someyasensei was a physician who provided unrivaled care to his patients.
Kuroda han, yagyu shinkageryu, heiho, aratsukai a 600yearold traditional japanese sword style, with a welldocumented, and very distinguished history. 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 shinkage ryu heiho yagyu kai demonstrating at atsuta jingus 45th annual embutaikai. The 2015 english edition of otsukasenseis book is now available.
New instructional book on the art of meifu shinkage ryu the school that specializes in shuriken throwing daggers throwing stars. Fundo kusarijutsu meifu shinkage ryu canada branch. Meifu shinkageryu shuriken jutsu inyoshin schools of. You can order the book at ebay uk and ebay usa simply looking for the title meifu shinkage ryu. Japan trip for chris, training meifu shinkage ryu with otsukasensei, and other schools with some of chris other senseis. The official msr boshuriken were designed by someyasensei. 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. It was held at the royal armouries in leeds on 2nd august 2012.
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 branches and keikokai in europe. As mentioned previously, this book is a first for shinkage ryu swordsmanship, and to anyone with knowledge of the japanese culture, the lack of written detail is not surprising. Both these skillsets were described in one of the books written by the founder of meifu shinkage ryu. As a student and teacher of meifu shinkage ryu, i regularly use this book for theory and reference. The meifu shinkage ryu is a modern system modeled after the traditional koryu of the edo period. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka for. Training archives meifu shinkage ryu canada branch. Inyoshin schools of martial arts inyoshin schools of. It is a fantastic resource, however, it is not designed to learn a martial art from a book.
For safety and legality reasons, members of meifu shinkage ryu canada train with two safety versions of the fundo kusari. This book is a valuable manual not only for students of the meifu shinkage ryu. The preface to this book says,this book mainly deals with thories on shuriken never before published. Intoroducing yasuhito asano, menkyo kaiden of shinkage ryu. Someya chikatoshi, the founder of meifu shinkage ryu was a student of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. Someya was a student of yoshio sugino of the katori shintoryu, although the throwing style used in meifu shinkageryu is different. There are, perhaps, those who opposed the release of this manual, but thanks to tadashige watanabes diligent effort, this traditional and secret warrior method can now be glimpsed by all. Reviewed in the united states on february 5, 2017 as a student and teacher of meifu shinkage ryu, i regularly use this book for theory and reference. Its located in california at dotcaliforniamsrdotcom. In addition, someyasensei wanted to create training methods that were safe. In it, he details a few traditions ways of throwing shuriken. Otsukasensei published an excellent dvd, as well as a book in english, spanish and german editions to help likeminded get started.
Written by a member of the owarikan ryu, shunpukan dojo in nagoya. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch home facebook. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch, lawndale, california. Meifu shinkageryu news newspapers books scholar jstor november 20 learn how and when to remove this template. Intoroducing yasuhito asano, menkyo kaiden of shinkage ryu and eishinryu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu royal armouries lecture 2012 duration. Its primary focus is on the shuriken and, to a lesser extent, on the fundo kusari.
Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he reveals the secrets learned in his years of. The meifu shinkageryu is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. Meifu shinkage ryu is a modern school of shurikenjutsu. Official japanese headquarters of meifu shinkage ryu. Instruction is provided by current soke yasuyuki otsuka. This is a translation of fujita seikos book on shurikenjutsu. There is quite some potential to grow meifu shinkage ryu in toronto and in the greater ontario.
Modeled after the meifu shinkage ryu bo shuriken, hand formed, with ground edges from standard steel cold rolled bar stock. However, over time, he became less interested in the long battlefield weapons practiced in that school. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in japan, known as shurikenjutsu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu book by yasuyuki otsuka. Footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkage ryu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka for sale. It has several pictures and illustrations, giving a concise and detailed introduction to yagyu shinkage ryu as practiced by the owarikan ryu. Meifu shinkage ryu includes several specialized weapon skills that can be traced to the ancient samurai in japan.
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