Shindo Munen Ryu Kenjutsu DVD by Hakudo Nakayama

One of the three major Bakumatsu sword schools, wielded by legendary swordsmen and preserved today.

Founded by Hyoemon Fukui, Shinto Munen-ryu gained fame through Bakumatsu master Saito Yakuro (Nerioikan) and produced icons like Katsura Kogoro and Bussho-ji Yasuke.

This DVD captures rare kata from Yushinkan—“Sword Saint Hakudo Nakayama Sensei Transmission Budo Preservation Society” (Director: Takeshi Ogawa)—faithfully conveying the school’s profound spirit and techniques.

Yushinkan: Founded in 1885 in Tokyo’s Kanda by Shingo Negishi (Nerioikan menkyo recipient); inherited by sword saint Hakudo Nakayama and his son Zendo.

Contents:

[Introduction ①: History of Shinto Munen-ryu]
[Introduction ②: Introduction to Yushinkan]
■ Shoden (5 kata)
■ Chuden (7 kata)
■ Joden (11 kata)
■ Goka Go Kata (5 kata)
■ Hiuchi (10 kata)
■ Tachi Iai 12 Ken

Supervisor: Takeshi Ogawa (Shinto Munen-ryu 10th gen / Kanto branch 5th gen) / Yushinkan Director. Born 1945. Received menkyo in Shinto Munen-ryu Kenjutsu, Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu, Shinmu To-ryu, Muso Shinden-ryu Battojutsu from 8th gen Yoshimichi Nakayama. Currently Yushinkan Director, promoting school development and disciple training. Japan Kobudo Promotion Society permanent director.

Language: Japanese

Run Time: 53 min.

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