Origin of Japanese Martial Arts: Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu DVD 2 with Nori Shigemitsu

Origins of Japanese Martial Arts - Volume 2: Advanced Edition

Delve into the refined techniques and principles with a 500-year history. Learn the authentic techniques of the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu!

Hailing 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.

Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu 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).

Contents

Naginatajutsu

• Gotsu (Five Prongs) Form / Shichitsu (Seven Prongs) Form / Kasumi (Gathering of Gods) Form / Hakka (Eight Gods) Form / Mugen no Ken (Sword of Impermanence)

Gogyo no Tachi (Five Element Swords)

• Mitsutsu no Tachi / Yotsutsu no Tachi / In no Tachi / Nanatsu no Tachi / Hatsuno Tachi

Ryoto (Dual Swords)

• Eizuki no Tachi - Position of Nio / Single-body techniques in Ryoto / Mizuki no Tachi - Position of Heaven and Earth / Iso-nami no Tachi - Position of Leaves / Murakumo no Tachi - Position of Sazu

Kotanto (Short Swords)

• Hangetsu no Kotanto / Mizuki no Kotanto / Seigan no Kotanto

Sojutsu (Spear Techniques)

• Basic Forms / Flying Dragon Spear / Departing Dragon Spear / Thrust Restraint Spear / Raised Arrow Spear / Lightning Spear / Night Spear / Cutting off the head of a locust

Shichijo no Tachi (Seven Tachi)

• Tozama no Tachi - Floating Boat Position / Kata-nami no Tachi - Leaf Water Position / Akanami no Tachi - Mountain Moon Position

Kaiken (Hidden Dagger)

• First / Second / Third / Fourth / Fifth

Katori Shinto Ryu Jujutsu

• Gyaku-yubi -> Konoha-gaeshi / Hane-koshi-jime -> Do-korogari / Shichiri-hiki -> Tachi-osei / Taki-otoshi (Alternate method) / Tengu-gaeshi / Hiji-kane / Karemoku

Guidance and Supervision: Munenori Shiigi (Founder of Ichigido Budo) Born in 1938 in Ibaraki Prefecture. At the age of 13, he received initial instruction in bojutsu (staff techniques) and jujutsu from his father, Keibun. In 1972, he obtained permission to practice independently. Later, he studied under Master Toshinori Oh-take of the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu and received certification in 1985, becoming an instructor in 1986 from Kaisai Fast Hide, the 20th generation master. Additionally, he revisited the techniques of his father and his father's teacher, Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu, Hominomiyatora, and further studied Kashima Shin Toh-ryu and Nishinshinryu.

Language: Japanese 

Run time: 49 min.

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