Hokushin Itto Ryu Kenjutsu Genbukan Vol 2 DVD by Shigejiro Konishi

The Ultimate Practical Swordsmanship Born from the Pursuit of Rationality!

Discover the profound teachings of Hokushin Itto-ryu, the largest school of swordsmanship during the end of the Edo period, renowned for producing masters like Yamaoka Tesshu and Sakamoto Ryoma. Under the guidance of Konishi Shinen Kazuyuki, delve into the trinity of [Kumitachi], [Battoujutsu], and [Bamboo Sword], and learn true practicality rooted in the principles of Chiba Shusaku.

Contents:

Kumitachi Gogyo no Kata

• First to Fifth Techniques: Ten, Meji, Jin, Yin, Yang
• Kodachi (Short Sword) Techniques: Ten, Meji, Jin, Yin, Yang

Drawing Techniques

• First Transmission
  • Sit-down Techniques: Nukitsuki, Nukidachi, Ukemuri, Nukitsutsu, Left/Right Nukitsuki
  • Standing Techniques: Nukitsuki, Nukidachi, Ukemuri, Nukitsutsu, Left/Right Nukidachi
• Chuden Kobayashi School
  • Sit-down Techniques: Selected
  • Standing Techniques: Selected
• Chuden Dosaburo School
  • Sit-down Techniques: Selected
  • Standing Techniques: Selected
• Okuden
  • Sit-down Techniques: Tsuyu-no-i, Taiho-ken, Kangetsu-no-i
  • Standing Techniques: Enmei-no-i, Ryusui, Seio-ken

Bamboo Swordsmanship (Koryu Kendo)

• Techniques: Kiri-otoshi, Oji-gaeshi, Te-no-uchi, Konoha-otoshi

Nagatanajutsu

• Techniques: Mizutama, Komagaeshi, Shiraha-dori

Instructor Profile: Konishi Shinen Kazuyuki

• Born in 1963, 6th head of Hokushin Itto-ryu
• Trained under his father Shigejiro Nariyuki from a young age
• Took over as headmaster after the passing of the 5th headmaster
• Dedicated to preserving and developing Hokushin Itto-ryu through the Genbukan
• Emphasizes Katsujinken philosophy, fostering individuals who contribute positively to society
• Authored "Hokushin Itto-ryu Kenjutsu Genbukan" (BAB Japan)

Historical Context: Founded in 1883 by Chiba Shusaku's grandson Shunosuke, Hokushin Itto-ryu Genbukan became prominent under the tutelage of Yamaoka Tesshu and Inoue Hachiro. The school spread across Japan with branches like Shiseikan in Tokyo and Genbukan in Otaru, eventually consolidated under Konishi Jujiro Nariyuki in Suginami, Tokyo, and currently led by Konishi Shinen Kazuyuki, ensuring its legacy continues.

Language: Japanese 

Run time: 1 hour, 12 min.

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