SHINKENDO



眞劍道





Founded by Toshishiro Obata, Kaiso, the Shinkendo system emphasizes traditional and effective swordsmanship, which with serious training, can provide practical ability. Shinkendo is a comprehensive reunification of what the samurai once used and relied upon for survival, and can be classified as a combination of the founder's own technical and structural innovations and an amalgamation of several traditions of Japanese swordsmanship that have evolved and splintered over time. Unified, Shinkendo is a historically accurate and uniquely comprehensive style of Japanese swordsmanship.


Toyama Ryu





戸 山 流



Originally a small sub-system of sword drawing techniques created for officers of the Japanese Imperial Army, Toyama Ryu is now represented in various forms throughout the world as an independent sword art. Originally created and standardized (seitei) in 1925, in response to concerns that officers would not be able to effectively draw and employ their sword (gunto) should the need arise while operating in hostile environments. After WWII, the Japanese Imperial Army was disbanded, and three major lines of Toyama Ryu were adapted and taught independently. Morinaga style, Yamaguchi style, and Nakamura style. Nakamura Taizaburo Sensei was one of Obata Sensei's main sword instructors. In view of Obata Sensei's skill and dedication, the art of Toyama Ryu was charged to him upon his relocation to America as the Chief Instructor in America.,



Nito Ryu





二 刀 流



Nito Ryu, also referred to as Nito Ken, two sword, training involves the use of two regular sized bokken (wooden sword), and eventually two regular sized katana (live blade). Nito Ken training requires better than average coordination and dexterity. Managing two swords at the same time adds another level of danger to one's training. Safety being paramount, Nito Ryu is only introduced to those students that have advanced in Shinkendo.



Bojutsu





棒 術



Bojutsu involves the use of a six-foot staff that combines Obata-soshihan's original techniques with traditional Japanese techniques and Ryukyu Kobudo methods. Bojutsu requires extensive twisting of the body, so one develops softer and more flexible shoulder and hip movements that are useful for aikido shinkendo, and other budo. Bojutsu also involves kamae, attacks, blocks, solo kata, and paired kumite, and serves as an important basic foundation for other weaponry styles, such as the naginata and yari, which are longer polearm weapons historically.

(excerpted from http://aikibujutsu.org/curriculum.html)



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