{"title":"Katori Shinto Ryu Books \u0026 DVDs","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eTenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Japanese-language text\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"ja\"\u003e天真正伝香取神道流\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003eis one of Japan's oldest and most prestigious martial arts schools, with a documented history dating back to 1447. Founded by Iizasa Choisai Ienao in the Katori region of what is now Chiba Prefecture, the school is considered a living cultural treasure of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eAfter extensive training and military service, Iizasa secluded himself at the Katori Shrine for dedicated prayer and martial study. According to tradition, after 1000 days of ascetic practice, the deity of the shrine appeared to him in a dream and transmitted secret fighting techniques and strategic principles. These revelations formed the foundation of Katori Shinto Ryu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThe school's curriculum encompasses a comprehensive battlefield system including kenjutsu (swordsmanship), iaijutsu (sword drawing), bojutsu (staff techniques), naginatajutsu (glaive), sojutsu (spear), jujutsu (unarmed combat), and gunpo (military strategy). Throughout its history, the school has maintained strict secrecy about its advanced techniques, requiring formal blood oaths from students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eFor centuries, Katori Shinto Ryu was transmitted exclusively within Japan, primarily among samurai families. Unlike many koryu (classical martial arts), it survived the Meiji Restoration and modernization of Japan largely intact. In 1960, the Japanese government designated it an Intangible Cultural Asset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eUnder its 20th-century headmasters, particularly Yoshio Sugino and Risuke Otake, the school gradually opened to international students while maintaining its traditional teaching methods. Today, Katori Shinto Ryu preserves its ancient kata (formal patterns) and philosophical principles, serving as a living connection to Japan's martial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThe school continues under the leadership of the current headmaster (soke), with branches established in various countries while maintaining strict standards of authenticity. Practitioners still train with wooden weapons in patterns dating back centuries, making it one of the most historically authentic martial traditions still practiced today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tenshin-shoden-katori-shinto-ryu-with-yoshio-sugino-dvd","title":"Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu DVD with Yoshio Sugino","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient School within the Ancient School - Essence of Japanese Budo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated beneath the Katori Grand Shrine, boasting a history spanning over 600 years, this venerable school represents the origin of Japanese martial arts. It has produced numerous skilled swordsmen and strategists such as Kamizumi Ise no Kami, Tsukahara Bokuden, Morooka Ikkanzei, Matsumoto Bizen no Kami, and many others, whose prowess is beyond measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin its long and elegant series of movements, incorporating numerous offensive and defensive techniques, lies the essence of mastering decisive techniques. Here lies the source of Japanese martial arts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis production is more than just a record video showcasing forms and techniques of the school. 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Entered Keio Commercial High School in 1918. Studied Kendo under Nakayama Hakudo and Judo under Iizuka Kunisaburo. Established a dojo in Kawasaki in 1927 and later learned Katori Shinto-ryu from Shina Ichizo and Aikido (Busen Aiki) from Ueshiba Morihei under the direction of Jigoro Kano. Joined the Kodokan Budo Promotion Association in 1935, performed demonstrations nationwide, and published \"Tenmashinshu Katori Shinto-ryu Budo Kyohan\" in 1941. Awarded the title of Kobudo Hanshi by Dai Nippon Butokukai in 1966 and received a 10th dan in Kobudo from the International Martial Arts Institute in 1982. Provided martial arts guidance for films like Kurosawa's \"Seven Samurai\" and \"Yojimbo,\" as well as for television and Kabuki. 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Learn the authentic techniques of the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu!\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailing from the province of Shimosa in Katori, considered the cradle of Japanese martial arts, the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu is known for its comprehensive martial arts system. It was founded by Choisai Iizasa Norisuke and has produced many renowned swordsmen. This DVD meticulously introduces this ancient martial art over two volumes, offering invaluable visual resources for those interested in the essence of Japanese martial arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu\u003c\/strong\u003e A comprehensive martial art tradition passed down in Katori, Shimosa Province, founded by Choisai Iizasa Norisuke. It encompasses disciplines such as kenjutsu (swordsmanship), iaijutsu (sword drawing), jujutsu (unarmed combat), bojutsu (staff techniques), sojutsu (spear techniques), naginatajutsu (halberd techniques), as well as ryoto (dual swords), kotanto (short swords), and shurikenjutsu (throwing blades).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIaijutsu (Quick Draw Techniques)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtiquette \/ Blood-shedding Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmote Iai (Frontal Draw)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuki-tsuke (Drawing and Cutting) \/ Kusanagi (Grass Cutting) \/ Nuki-uchi (Drawing and Striking) \/ Right Sword \/ Left Sword \/ Eight-directional Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGogyo (Standing Iai)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGyoho Chidori (Thousand Birds in Action) \/ Zengo Chidori (Thousand Birds Front and Rear) \/ Gyoho Right Chidori (Thousand Birds to the Right in Action) \/ Gyoho Gyaku-nukito (Reverse Drawing and Striking) \/ Nuki-uchi (Drawing and Striking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecrets\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloud-cutting Sword \/ Hangetsu Sword \/ Muichi Sword \/ Muni Sword \/ Blue-eyed Tachi \/ Isshin-to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenjutsu (Swordsmanship)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStance\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShogen (Middle Level) \/ Lower Level \/ Upper Level \/ Pull (Yin) \/ Heart \/ Reverse Lower Level \/ Oblique (Carriage) \/ Kasumi (Mist) \/ Dai Kasumi (Big Mist) \/ Small Kasumi \/ Reverse Kasumi (Shurikasumi) \/ Torii (Shinto Shrine Gate) \/ Reverse Yin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmote no Tachi (Frontal Sword Techniques)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGotsu no Tachi \/ Shichitsu no Tachi \/ Kamu (Kasumi) no Tachi \/ Hachigami (Eight Gods) no Tachi \/ Practice with heavy wooden swords \/ Gotsu no Tachi \/ Variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBojutsu (Staff Techniques)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Swinging\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal \/ Direct \/ Attached Shade \/ Staff Familiarization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmote no Bo (Frontal Staff)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHakugo no Bo \/ Shizune no Bo \/ Left and Right no Bo \/ Removing the Hat no Bo \/ Hanging Bottle no Bo \/ Standing Wave no Bo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle Staff (Gogyo no Bo)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShogen no Bo \/ Kamu no Bo \/ Lightning no Bo \/ Yin Attached no Bo \/ Pulling Cane no Bo \/ Thrust Cane no Bo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining Methods for Swinging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasics of Swinging\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Level \/ Yin (Pull) \/ Horizontal \/ Single-body techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-handed Techniques\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn \/ Horizontal \/ Upper Level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestyle Swinging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-defense Techniques against Blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques with Stick Fragmentation\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Strikes (Wrist \/ Arm Strikes \/ Neck Strikes \/ Rib Strikes) \/ Kasumi (Figure-eight strike method)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJujutsu (Unarmed Combat)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Thrust \/ Arm Entanglement Wrist Capture \/ Left-handed \/ Right-handed \/ Three-foot Interval \/ Neck Strangulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuidance and Supervision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munenori Shiigi (Founder of Ichigido Budo) Born in 1938 in Ibaraki Prefecture. 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Learn the authentic techniques of the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailing from the province of Shimosa in Katori, considered the cradle of Japanese martial arts, the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu is known for its comprehensive martial arts system. It was founded by Choisai Iizasa Norisuke and has produced many renowned swordsmen. This DVD meticulously introduces this ancient martial art over two volumes, offering invaluable visual resources for those interested in the essence of Japanese martial arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu\u003c\/strong\u003e A comprehensive martial art tradition passed down in Katori, Shimosa Province, founded by Choisai Iizasa Norisuke. 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Tenshin shoden Katori Shinto-ryu is the oldest extant classical Japanese martial art and one of the few that has maintained a comprehensive technical curriculum as well as studies in military strategy and prognostication. This book, by the tradition's only master teach-er, is a detailed illustrated introduction to the sword techniques, strategy, and esoteric studies of Katori Shinto-ryu, Japan's most famous sword school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOtake Risuke Minamoto-no-Takeyuki is presently the only authorized master teacher (shihan) of Tenshinsho-den Katori Shinto-ryu. Born in 1926 in Chiba Prefecture, he began training in Katori Shinto-ryu under Havashi Yazae-mon Shihan in 1942. He opened his Shinbukan Dojo in 1964, and has been responsible for training the current generation of Katori Shinto-ryu practitioners, including the late Donn Draeger and current shidosha Phil Relnick. This book is based on his earlier three-volume work, The Deity and the Sword. 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