Shinto Muso Ryu: Technical Skills Vol 1 by Kenji Matsui DVD

Twelve Basic Movements and Zenkenren Jodo Kumikata

Contents:

1. Twelve Basic Movements (Single Movement)

   • Honteuchi: Basic strike
   • Gyakuteuchi: Reverse strike
   • Hikiotoshidachi: Pulling the opponent down
   • Kaeshi: Counter techniques
   • Gyakutetsuki: Reverse thrust
   • Makiotoshidachi: Wrapping and pulling techniques
   • Kuritotsu: Thrusting and scooping
   • Kirara: Techniques involving the side of the staff
   • Taiatari: Body check
   • Tsutsusotouchi: Sweeping techniques
   • Dobaraiuchi: Sweeping away techniques
   • Taisoutai: Defense and avoidance techniques

2. Twelve Basic Movements (Relative Movement)

   • These likely involve variations or applications of the basic movements in specific contexts or scenarios.

3. Twelve Zenkenren Jodo (Group Form)

   • Chijo: Crossing technique
   • Suigetsu: Solar plexus strike
   • Hikitsutsumi: Pulling the sleeve
   • Slope: Techniques on uneven ground
   • Sakanuki: Avoiding techniques
   • Monomi: Observing the opponent
   • Kasumi: Mist techniques
   • Tachiotoshidachi: Techniques from a standing position
   • Raitaiuchi: Striking techniques
   • Seigan: Posture and technique
   • Ranryu: Chaos techniques
   • Rango: Tangled techniques

4. Tachi Kamae Kata

   • Likely includes various stances and postures used in Jodo practice, emphasizing readiness and preparedness.

Instruction and Supervision:

• Matsui Kenji
  • Born in Shanghai in 1935, began training under Shimizu Ryuji in 1955.
  • After Shimizu Ryuji's passing in 1978, continued training under Ototo Ichizo.
  • Holds a full master's license in Shinto Muso-ryu Jodo.
  • Extensive study in various martial arts including Shinto-ryu swordsmanship, Ikkaku-ryu jitte, Isshin-ryu kusarigama, Uchida-ryu short staff, Asayama Ichiden-ryu, Suio-ryu small armor, and wakizashi techniques.
  • Currently holds the rank of 8th dan in Jodo at the All Japan Kendo Federation.
  • Chairman of the Tokyo Kendo Federation Jodo Division and head instructor of the Shinto Muso-ryu Jodoshinkai.

Language: Japanese

Run time: 82 min.

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