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. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques dvd included. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is one of only two extant schools based around. Learn more about training shurikenjutsu in japan and in other countries throughout the world. How to walk with the sword how to grip the sword how to swing the sword basic kata and much more total run time. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu dvd by yasuyuki otsuka. I am looking forward to new books from otsuka sensei in the near future. About yamato yagyukai yagyu shinkageryu heihouyamato. 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. Our story sensei seiyo is the leader of the chicago keikokai of meifu shinkage ryu style of shurikenjutsu and a current student of yasuyuki otsuka, soke of meifu shinkage ryu, in chiba japan. In it, he details a few traditions ways of throwing shuriken. How does edo yagyu shinkage ryu compare with other japanese sword arts.
Within the system are iai, kenjutsu, taijutsu, and miscellaneous weapons techniques. Someya sensei was a student of yoshio sugino sensei of the katori shintoryu, although the throwing style used in meifu shinkageryu is different. Note that meik skoss wrote an overview on itto ryu in the book keiko shokon. I am looking forward to new books from otsukasensei in the near future. Japan that specializes mainly in shurikenjutsu the other being shirai ryu and negishi ryu.
Otsuka sensei had been a devoted student of someyasensei since 1985, and continued to devote his life to the further development of meifu shinkage. However, over time, he became less interested in the long battlefield weapons practiced in that school. In addition to teaching meifu shinkage ryu in japan, he teaches in official branches and study groups keikokai in asia, europe, and north and south america. Nevertheless a small number of koryu have chosen not to be member of either organization. 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. It is a fantastic resource, however, it is not designed to learn a martial art from a book. Otsuka, yasuyuki 2010 how to learn meifu shinkageryu. Adapted from meifu shinkage ryu by yasuyuki otsuka, 2015. Meifu shinkage ryu is noncompetitive and the arizona keikokai welcomes beginners and even practitioners of other arts to join us for training. The techniques of the shinkage ryu have been closely and jealously guarded for centuries.
Yasuyuki otsuka welcomes you to the official international website of the. His knowledges amongst others he wrote in his book shuriken giho. I want you to see some patterns in the track of shuriken that i throw out. About meifu shinkage ryu meifu shinkage ryu canada branch. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu ryukyu.
Danny has not only trained in the bujinkan and learned the shurikenjutsu of togakure ryu, which is covered greatly in this book, but has gained the knowledge of the use of a huge variety of shuriken from other ryuha through his study with otsuka sensei of the meifu shinkage ryu, one of the few extant shurikenjutsu ryu. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch home facebook. New instructional book on the art of meifu shinkage ryu the school that specializes in shuriken throwing daggers throwing stars. Shinkage ryu iaijutsu techniques matsuoka yoshitaka sensei. This book was signed and sent to me as a christmas gift by its current headmaster yasuyuki otsuka. Established in the late 1970s, meifu shinkage ryu is a modernday school of japanese concealed weaponry. Jul 30, 2014 footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkage ryu. This is a translation of fujita seikos book on shurikenjutsu. At this time was several shihans who taught art meifu shinkage ryu in someya sensei school. The meifu shinkage ryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. The focus of edo yagyu is on the spiritual growth of the swordsman. Wado ryu karate by hironori otsuka and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkage ryu.
Intoroducing yasuhito asano, menkyo kaiden of shinkage ryu. Instruction is provided by current soke yasuyuki otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu book by yasuyuki otsuka. For instance, hontai yoshin ryu, the school i belong to, is a member of the nihon kobudo kyokai part of the nihon budokan.
Meifu shinkage ryu manchester is proud to be part of the uk keikokai manchester, birmingham, cardiff, london under the guidance of soke yasuyuki otsuka. In 1991 otsuka yasuyuki was promoted to the rank of shihan in the meifu shinkage ryu school. Being a secret art, studying shurikenjutsu was a tough deal until recently. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is. Otsukasensei is the current head master of meifu shinkageryu soke. Boshuriken as used in meifu shinkage ryu are designed based off the katori shinto ryu boshuriken sometimes also referred to as uchibari. Kenjutsu, the classical art of japanese swordsmanship, literally means swordart or swordtechnique. Yamato yagyukai does not belong to any swordsmanship governing body such as the kendo renmei or the iai renmei. Grandmaster yasuyuki otsuka trains on japanese shuriken throwing. About us chicago keikokai meifu shinkage ryu provides instruction a modern japanese martial art called meifu shinkage ryu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka for sale.
Meifu shinkage ryu msr manitoba keikokai shurikenjutsu. Meifu shinkageryu shuriken jutsu inyoshin schools of. 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. Meifu shinkageryu shuriken jutsu the meifu shinkageryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. An example of such a person is soke grandmaster of meifu shinkage ryu, mr. These resources are also very helpful for current msr members to continue their training. Not only do you get to see the author expertly demonstrating the techniques and concepts, but you also get to see otsuka sensei, current grand master of the meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu school throwing different types of blades. Meifu shinkage ryu is a modern school of shurikenjutsu. We train twice a month in santa clara, and use all live weapons made by the instructor. It was held at the royal armouries in leeds on 2nd august 2012. The seitei iai kata of the iai renme are not practiced. Msr new jersey keikokai is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu tradition with the direct approval and support.
Fletcher san has provided good photographic illustrations and a. Someya chikatoshi, the founder of meifu shinkage ryu was a student of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. Shuriken are the hidden weapons of japanese martial arts. Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken are made of straight square steel, and are between 14 to 15 centimetres. He studied budo combat, shurikenjutsu throwing weapons, kyudo. Study new striking techniques and other reallife ap. Otsuka sensei had been a devoted student of someyasensei since 1985, and continued to devote his life to the further development of meifu shinkage ryu. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in japan, known as shurikenjutsu.
The track of shuriken is different by a high position and a low. Otsuka sensei is the current head master of meifu shinkage ryu soke. It was created in 1934 by the first generation head, hironori otsuka, and, along with shotokan ryu, goju ryu, shito ryu. Otsuka sensei also generously gave me several authentic meifu shinkage ryu shuriken during my visit at his class. He personally demonstrates in a step by step format the methods for throwing meifu shinkage ryu, chishin ryu, shirai ryu, tsugawa ryu and negishi ryu shuriken. 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. But unfortunately when in 1999 someya sensei died all other shihans with training ended and leaving only otsuka sensei as the only active teacher.
This martial arts includes the use of throwing spikes as well as a weighted chain. In this first volume, learn all of the basic swordwork. Meifu shinkage ryu is a martial arts system whose beginnings can be traced back to the ancient school of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. To my knowledge, watanabes are the only books on shinkage ryu swordsmanship in print. A student for over 20 years of chikatoshi someya, founder of the meifushinkage school, yasuyuki otsuka is leading through this video. 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.
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. The msr boshuriken shuriken are standardized in shape, measurement, weight, as well as the material. Introduction to meifu shinkageryu meifu shinkageryu honbu. His skills are recognized and highly appreciated by many budoka in the world. Books and media on meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu. We also strive to attend ostukasenseis seminars hosted by other keikokai in north america. Sensei seiyo started his journey on the path when a friend gave him a copy of go rin no sho by miyamoto musashi. Yasuyuki otsukasensei is the current head master soke of meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu. Apr 24, 2011 meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu california keikokai the msr is now in america. Books and media on meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu.
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 shuriken jutsu california keikokai the msr is now in america. Marobashikai is the us chapter of the shinkageryu hyoho marabashikai of japan and was established during grand master watanabe tadashiges visit to the u. One thing missing from the book is mention that there is now a branch of the meifu shinkage ryu in america. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu. In this video, i demonstrate various martial art philosophies and strategies of utilizing the shuriken shurikenjutsu while training in the taijutsu a.
Wado ryu is a skilful martial art that combines the jujutsu of the ancient japanese martial art of shinto yoshin ryu with the excellent attacking methods of ryukyu karate. Since conversion rates fluctuates, meifu shinkage ryu canada has stabilized the monthly membership fee at cad. Otsuka yasuyuki meifu shinkage ryu,shurikenjutsu meifu. 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. Above book is entitled shurikenjutsuno susume shuriken techniques for beginners meifu shinkage ryu, printing date july 10, 2004. Yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu, california keikokai. In addition to teaching meifu shinkageryu in japan, he teaches in official branches and study groups keikokai in asia, europe, and north and south america. His knowledges of old forms of shuriken jutsu worked up into the greatest details and some of them. Otsuka sensei took over teaching from his teacher someya sensei.
Edo yagyu shinkageryu is categorized as a heiho, which means warrior system. As a student and teacher of meifu shinkage ryu, i regularly use this book for theory and reference. 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. Fundo kusarijutsu shurikenjutsu otsuka, yasuyuki, fischer, markus isbn. Otsuka sensai is well known as the worlds authority on shurikenjutsu and is featured throughout the book. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he. Onoha itto ryu is the oldest surviving itto ryu style onesword school that derives from the original itto ryu of ittosai kagehisa. 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.
Bugei books fine books on the classical martial arts of. Together with hokushin itto ryu kenjutsu, onoha itto ryu was a model for modern kendo kata. 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 published an excellent dvd, as well as a book in english, spanish and german editions to help likeminded get started. Tadashige watanabe dared to boldly go where no one has gone before. Therefore at this time he decided to once again raise the school meifu shinkage ryu. Chikatoshi someya sensei someya chikatoshi in the 1970s. Men and women of any ability 16 years and older may train in meifu shinkage ryu. To find not one, but two books on the shelf concerning this magnificent and ancient art is astounding. Chicago keikokai meifu shinkage ryu provides instruction a modern japanese martial art called meifu shinkage ryu.
Ryushin shouchi ryu canada iaijutsu japanese swordsmanship. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch, lawndale, california. Someya sensei was very skilfull person in shuriken jutsu. 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. Intoroducing yasuhito asano, menkyo kaiden of shinkage ryu and eishinryu. Meifu shinkage ryu official documentary on vimeo join. 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. Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu yasuyuki otsuka speical interview. Curriculum yagyu shinkageryu heihouyamato yagyukai. Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu the meifu shinkage ryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. Introduction to meifu shinkageryu meifu shinkageryu. In february, 2009, the nihon kobudo kyokai held its 32nd event in tokyo and also celebrated its 30th anniversary. Otsukasensei had been a devoted student of someyasensei since 1985, and continued to devote his life to the further development of meifu shinkageryu.
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