Hokushin Itto Ryu Kenjutsu Genbukan Vol 1 DVD by Shigejiro Konishi

Tokyo Genbukan - Go no Gendachi: Okuden Battoujutsu

Learn the essence from the master. Achieve mastery with ease. Innovative swordsmanship born from the legendary swordsman Chiba Shusaku.

During the late Edo period, Chiba Shusaku, renowned for his skill surpassing even demons, distilled the essence of traditionally secretive sword techniques into practical, straightforward movements, creating a highly effective and rational style of swordsmanship. This style became known as Hokushin Itto-ryu.

Producing talents such as Yamakawa Kenjiro and Sakamoto Ryoma, Chiba Shusaku's school boasted over 3,600 disciples. With its clear and practical approach to swordsmanship, it dominated the end of the Edo period.

This production features the Tokyo Genbukan's 5th-generation headmaster, Shigejiro Konishi, and his disciples demonstrating the secretive techniques of battoujutsu (drawing sword techniques) and kumitachi (paired sword exercises), faithfully preserving the traditions since the founder, Chiba Shusaku.

Contents:

Battoujutsu

• Shoden, Chuden
• Kumitachi
• Go no Gendachi, Koutachi (Five forms of sword techniques, small sword)
• Headmaster's demonstration
• Okuden Battoujutsu, Go no Gendachi (Secret sword techniques, Five forms of sword techniques)

Instruction & Supervision: Shigejiro Konishi
Entered Genbukan at the age of 15 as an apprentice under the 3rd head, Shiro Konishi. Became the 5th-generation head of Hokushin Itto-ryu at the young age of 31. Post-war, returned and began teaching at Zenpukuji Park in 1948 as an open-air dojo. Re-established the Genbukan of Hokushin Itto-ryu in 1989, which had been closed during the war, ensuring the continuation of the school's traditions. An avid lover of art, recipient of awards including the Le Sun Prize and Tokyo Governor's Award.

Language: Japanese 

Run time: 38 min.

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