Oishi Shinkage-ryū Kenjutsu
Introduction: Oishi Shinkage-ryū kenjutsu (大石神影流剣術) originated in the Yanagawa-han (柳河藩) during the late Edo Period, spreading throughout...
Oishi Shinkage Ryu Stab Technique
Oishi Susumu was a famous swordsman from the Yanagawa domain. It was next to the Mike domain and Oishi's family were samurai who...
How We Practice Jujutsu - Shibukawa Ichi Ryu
Shibukawa Ichi Ryu is an old style (koryu) of jujutsu that was practised in the Hiroshima and Matsuyama domains of Japan. It was created...
Bogu Chakuyo Keiko - Sword Sparring
In addition to the paired exercises and solo forms of Oishi Shinkage Ryu Kenjutsu, and Muso Shinden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu, there is also...
Preserve Your Tradition
Picture shows Shuto Kuranoshin Mitsutoki (right) the founder of Shibukawa Ichi Ryu jujutsu. Kunio Morimoto(top left), the current...
The Long Katana
Around 500 years ago, when our school Muso Shinden Eishin Ryu Iai Heiho (MSERIH) was created by Hayashizaki Jinsuke, the swords used were...
Koryu Jujutsu Expectations and Martial Arts Maturity
When some individuals, younger ones in particular, visit a koryu jujutsu dojo they often have the wrong expectations. Many state they...
Striking in Koryu Jujutsu and Shibukawa Ichi Ryu
The question arises about striking in koryu jujutsu and specifically Shibukawa Ichi Ryu. Depending on the style, striking may be taught...
Harmony
In Japanese martial arts the word shin 心 may be used to described the heart and mind. Shin may also be loosely interpreted to mean...
Japan Seminar Report - January 2018
This January, the Kan-oukan organisation hosted a Basic International Seminar (koshukai) in Hiroshima prefecture Japan where koryu styles...
