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