Kenbu Tenshin Ryu DVD by Hiroyuki Aoki

Hiroyuki Aoki: Founder of Kenbu Tenshin-ryu, Innovating Swordsmanship for Physical Development and Spiritual Cultivation

Having pioneered "Shintaido," hailed as a global marvel of body techniques, for 40 years, Hiroyuki Aoki has consistently led the avant-garde. He devoted his heart and soul to developing swordsmanship for physical capability enhancement and spiritual refinement.

Kenbu Tenshin-ryu - Embodying the Core of Martial Arts

Although Kenbu Tenshin-ryu is entirely new, each technique adheres strictly to classical protocols. This training system has been meticulously crafted to acquire the vital life force—the core (kōa) of martial arts—steadfastly transmitted over centuries.

Contents:

• Reiho (Etiquette):

  • Standing bow (Ritsu Rei)
  • Seated bow (Za Rei)
  • Etiquette Explanation (Reiho Kaisetsu)

• Batto (Drawing the Sword):

  • Batto Dai Zanshin Noto (Drawing with Great Remaining Mind)
  • Batto Ichimonji Noto (Straight-line Drawing)
  • Batto Ichimonji Dai Zanshin Noto (Straight-line Drawing with Great Remaining Mind)

• Tenshin Juso (Natural Softness of Heaven):

  • Towa Juso (Sword and Softness Exercises)

• Fundamental Body Techniques (Kiso Taigi):

  • Dai Kihon Tenshin Goso (Great Basics of Natural Heaven’s Five Phases)
  • Dai Kihon Eiko (Great Basic Glory)
  • Toitsu Kihon Waza (Unified Basic Techniques)
  • Step Eight Principles (Step Hassoku)

• Basic Sword Techniques (Kihon Toho):

  • Tachigiri Soto Ho (Standing Sword Exercise)
  • Kamae Juni Ho (Twelve Stances)

• Basic Batto Forms (Kihon Batto Gata):

  • Single Technique Denko Series
  • Denko Hato Ken (Lightning Wave Sword)
  • Fukugi Honto Series (Reversing Techniques)
  • Uke Waza Tofu Series (Receiving and Counterattacking Techniques)
  • Tofu Hato Ken (East Wind Wave Sword)
  • Tsukikage Series (Moon Shadow Techniques)
  • Tsukikage Hato Ken (Moon Shadow Wave Sword)
  • Tsukikage Kumitachi (Moon Shadow Paired Sword)

• What is Kenbu Tenshin-ryu?

  • Free Style Kumite (Free Style Sparring)

• Special Batto Forms (Tokushu Batto Gata):

  • Ikkyaku (Deviation)
  • Fuki (Unrestrained)
  • Myo En (Wonderous Distant)
  • Yoko (Raising High)
  • Rotatsu (Cheerful Confidence)
  • Seishin (Sincere Faith)
  • Hakukan (Pervasive Penetration)
  • Kokurei (Momentous Endeavor)
  • Juga Hyohen (Ten Horse Transformation)

• Kenbu (Sword Dance):

  • Freestyle Performance by Grandmaster Hiroyuki Aoki

Cast:

• Hiroyuki Aoki
  • Born in 1936 in Yokohama. He has been involved in martial arts since childhood and studied under Master Shigeru Egami of Japan Karate-do during his university years.
  • In 1963, at the age of 27, he was recommended for the highest rank of fifth dan in his style. In 1965, seeking a new era of body techniques, he formed "Rakutenkai" with about 30 martial artists.
  • After three years of rigorous training based on Karate-do and Aikido, he founded "Shintaido," a comprehensive body technique for natural human recovery and consciousness awakening, known as a global marvel of body techniques.
  • In 1985, he demonstrated the power of ki (energy) at the Japan-France International Symposium, sparking ki movements in Japan, America, and Europe, gaining widespread recognition as a martial artist of ki.
  • Around 1990, he stepped back from the forefront of Shintaido activities, passing on his activities to the next generation and expanding into new fields. He engaged in international volunteer activities such as assisting in school construction in various Asian countries and supporting scholarships for impoverished families.
  • He established the nonprofit organization "Tenshin-kai" in 2010, which became the foundation for activities in Tenshin Shodo School, Meditation College, and Kenbu Tenshin-ryu.
  • All activities are directly guided by Hiroyuki Aoki, emphasizing individuality, creativity, and the art of calligraphy. Members have achieved numerous top awards, including over 160 invitations to prestigious calligraphy exhibitions in China, such as Grand Prix and Runner-up, in a short period.
  • Since 2008, he has developed a training system for iaido and battojutsu for physical capability enhancement and spiritual cultivation, naming it "Kenbu Tenshin-ryu."

Length: 139 min.

Language: Japanese & English

SPD-7605