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A Brief Description of Toyama Ryu
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.
The Toyama ryu "gunto soho" (military sword
methodology) was 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.
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.
The Toyama ryu "gunto soho" (military sword
methodology) was 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.
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