{"title":"Jikishinkage Ryu Kenjutsu Books \u0026 DVDs","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-1 text-text-200\"\u003eJikishinkage-ryū Kenjutsu: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Japanese-language text\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"ja\"\u003e鹿島神傳直心影流) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Direct Divine Shadow School\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eJikishinkage-ryū is one of Japan's most historically significant classical swordsmanship traditions. Here's a comprehensive overview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"\u003eOrigins and Founding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDeveloped from Shinkage-ryū, which was founded by Kamiizumi Nobutsuna (1508-1577)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFormally established as Jikishinkage-ryū by Matsumoto Bizen-no-kami Naokatsu in the early Edo period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eName translates approximately to \"Direct Divine Shadow School\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eRepresents a direct transmission line of Shinkage-ryū principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eStrong connections to both samurai martial culture and Zen Buddhist philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"\u003eTechnical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eKnown for distinctive footwork patterns and body movement principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFeatures the specialized training tool called the fukuro-shinai (bamboo practice sword covered with leather)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eEmphasizes proper distancing, timing, and mental presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eContains signature techniques like the \"ichi no tachi\" (first sword form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFocuses on understanding ma-ai (combative distance) and opportunities within combat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eKnown for developing exceptional perception and awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBecame one of the official martial arts of the Tokugawa shogunate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAdopted by the Yagyū family, who served as sword instructors to the Tokugawa shoguns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eSignificant influence on the development of modern kendo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003ePreserved important technical principles from battlefield swordsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eContains philosophical elements drawing from Zen Buddhism and Shinto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"\u003eTraining Methodology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eSystematic progression through kata (formal training patterns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eEmphasis on correct mental approach and perception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eIntegration of breathing methods with technical execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDevelopment of zanshin (continued awareness) and proper combative mindset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBalance of technical precision with practical application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"\u003eModern Preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eContinues to be practiced in Japan and internationally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eRecognized as an important intangible cultural heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eMaintains traditional training methodology and curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003ePreserved through direct transmission from teacher to student\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDemonstrates the sophisticated principles of classical Japanese swordsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eJikishinkage-ryū represents one of the most technically and philosophically sophisticated sword traditions in Japanese history. Its emphasis on proper perception, timing, and mental presence embodies the highest levels of classical Japanese martial arts, linking physical technique with deeper philosophical principles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jiki-shinkage-ryu-kenjutsu-dvd-vol-1","title":"Jikishin Kage Ryu Kenjutsu DVD Vol 1 with Masaru Iwasa","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Secret Sword of Kashima! 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Published by Daihonzan Chozen-ji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e20 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePrinted in 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chozenji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43930717061319,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/2521\/files\/Zen_BudoBookletbyOmoriSogen_TranslatedbyTenshinTanouye.png?v=1712008234"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-zen-training-a-physical-approach-to-meditation-and-mind-body-training-the-classic-rinzai-zen-manual-book-by-omori-sogen","title":"Introduction to Zen Training: A Physical Approach to Meditation and Mind-Body Training (The Classic Rinzai Zen Manual) Book by Omori Sogen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIntroduction to Zen Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e is a translation of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSanzen Nyumon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, a foundational text for beginning meditation students by Omori Sogen—one of the foremost Zen teachers of the twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book addresses many of the questions which arise when someone first embarks on a journey of Zen meditation—ranging from how long to sit at one time to how to remain mindful when not sitting—and it concludes with commentaries on two other fundamental Zen texts, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eZazen Wasen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (The Song of Meditation) and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eOx-Herding Pictures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten to provide a solid grounding in the physical nature of Zen meditation training, this text delves into topics such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreathing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysiology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrowsiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to find the right teacher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe differences between the two main Japanese schools of Zen: Soto and Rinzai Zen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a master swordsman, Omori Sogen's approach to Zen is direct, physical, and informed by the rigorous tradition of Zen and the martial arts that flourished during Japan's samurai era. For him, the real aim of Zen is nothing short of Enlightenment—and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eIntroduction to Zen Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a roadmap in which he deals as adeptly with hundreds of years of Zen scholarship as he does with the mundane practicalities of meditation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSogen prescribes a level of rigor and intensity in spiritual training that goes far beyond wellness and relaxation, and that is rarely encountered. 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