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By Meik Skoss

Editor's Note: This article is an excerpt from Keiko Shokon - Clasical Warrior Traditions of Japan, Vol. 3, published by Koryu Books, available in FightingArts.com e-store.

Introduction

Itto-ryu kenjutsu is one of the most significant schools of Japanese swordsmanship ever developed. It was chosen as one of the official kenjutsu ryu of the Tokugawa shogunate (Shinkage-ryu being the other). Many of the daimyo (lords of major feudal domains) throughout Japan also adopted it as an otome ryu (official system) for their own retainers.

Within the art of Iaido, the influence of Hayashizaki Jinsuke can not be understated. This mysterious man could quite easily be considered one the greatest influences on the art. While many people are aware of Hayashizaki, little is known for sure about him or his art. There are many legends, but hard facts are another issue. Regardless, his influence and teachings have been a strong force in a great number of ryuha. Probably the best known would be Muso Jikiden Eishin ryu and Muso Shinden ryu, both of which claim him as their founder. There are also a number of lesser-known ryuha that have felt his influence, either through his direct successors or his other students. Tamiya ryu, along with several Hayashizaki XYZ related ryu, all claim some connection to Hayashizaki's teachings.

Comment définir un ryu, qu'est ce qui caractérise un ryu, quel est son but ? C'est à ces questions que tente de répondre Dave Lowry dans son essai The ryu: a definition in context. Cet article est paru en premier dans le "SMAA journal", volume 13, 1er numéro.

Historique du Muso Shinden Ryu Iaïdo LA TRADITION SHINTO Ryu LA TRADITION CHUJO Ryu LA TRADITION KAGE Ryu Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu : une existence mystérieuse

Taped at Kumano Hongu Taisha in Southeast Wakayama prefecture on August 20th, 2006. This is "the Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu kata from Shinto Muso Ryu Jo." - Ai sui (sa) - Chibarai - Sarin - Uke nagashi - Suri komi

Mugai Ryu Iaihyoudo Kumitachi / Kenjutsu A list of our Kumitachi forms

n many iaido ryuha, chiburi is a fundamental part of kata. Chiburi, usually written 血振 in Japanese, literally means "shaking off blood," and the image presented is that of flinging the blood of a defeated enemy off the blade with a deft movement before resheathing. Perhaps mainly due to the prevalence of Muso Shinden-ryu and Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu, some people believe that chiburi is a universal aspect of iai. However, many ryuha do not practice chiburi, and there is the opinion - which has become more widespread recently, thanks to the sharing of knowledge via the internet - that shaking off blood in this way is in fact impossible. If this is the case, then what purpose does chiburi serve? Is it pointless? Why do some ryuha practice it? And was it really ever intended to remove blood from a blade?

Avouons-le dès à présent, je suis plutôt dans ma phase Daito ryu actuellement. Je tente en ce moment la lecture et la traduction d'un ouvrage de l'écrivain Tsumoto Yo qui retrace la vie de Takeda Sokaku, "la couronne du démon" (鬼の冠, oni no kanmuri) et dont j'essayerai de parler plus tard, et je me suis replongé dans un des livres de Yoshimaru Keisetsu, un maitre du Daito ryu, peu connu en Europe, et qui fut un des élèves privilégiés de Sagawa Yukiyoshi dans les années 60-70.

The above history of kendo/jutsu applies also to iaido/jutsu. In the latter half of the 15th century, Iizasa Ienao (also known as Iizasa Choisai) founded the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu. This Ryu, and in the early part of the 16th century, the Tatsum

Some kata from Omori Ryu and Katori Shinto Ryu. Shot by a friend with a Sony Cybershot. For more info go to www.doshikai.org

II. Base de données - 01. Les ryu de ken-jutsu

by Nicklaus Suino Sensei

This article appeared in the "SMAA Journal" Volume 14, Issue 2

Few arts present as many challenges of detail as does Japanese swordsmanship. One of the most misunderstood aspects of Eishin Ryu iaido is the proper grip on the handle of the iaito (iaido practice sword), called "te-no-uchi." The grip is crucial because it is the final lynchpin in the transmission of power from the body, through the arms, and into the cutting edge of the sword. A correct grip also provides "feel," which increases awareness of the sword's position and helps guide the edge through the correct path in cutting.

Matsuura Masato est véritablement un artiste martial. Acteur de théâtre No et enseignant de Daïto ryu, Kenjutsu et Iaïjutsu, il a fondé l'école "Sayu, les deux spirales".

embu Iaijutsu, Muso jikiden Eishin ryu , Komei Juku par Jaff RAJI begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting lors de la 4ème nuit des Arts Martiaux Traditionnels le 21 novembre 2010 à PARIS .

Tenshinsho Jigen ryu demonstrates iai kata in front of Kameido Katori Jinja, April 29th, 2005.

EMBU. Ide Tomota sensei (Iaido 8th dan Hanshi). Nov. 5, Moscow, Russia. Iaido style - Muso Shinden-ryu.

The Ittō-ryū Book of Oral Recollections was written in the 19th century and was edited and published by Takano Sasaburo in the early 20th. As far as I am aware, this is the first ever English translation of the work to be published. Needless to say, this was not an easy piece to translate. The language used is archaic and often vague, and the text contains many references to inner teachings, densho, classical literature, folklore, and Buddhist and Confucian philosophy. As such, this translation very likely contains some errors. Any errors that do come to light after publication will be corrected in due course.

More clips of Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu at the 2005 Kameido Katori Jinja demonstration.

Donn Draeger and Kaminoda Tsunemori demonstrate Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu.