Shinkage Ryu 2 DVD Box Set

Video Instructional Guide for Learning Shinkage-ryu Heiho

Shinkage-ryu, founded by the sword saint Kamiizumi Ise-no-Kami Nobutsuna during the Sengoku period, is considered a representative school of Japanese martial arts that significantly influenced many subsequent styles. This instructional series is designed to teach and properly master the fundamental techniques of Shinkage-ryu. It is packaged as a set of two volumes for value.

Introduction: Kamiizumi Ise-no-Kami Nobutsuna, who also studied Nen-ryu, Katori Shinto-ryu, and Yagyu Shinkage-ryu, particularly extracted the principles of "marobashi" from Shinkage-ryu, establishing the foundation of Shinkage-ryu. His successor, Yagyu Sekishusai Muneyoshi, passed on the tradition to his son Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami Munenori, who became the martial arts instructor for the Tokugawa shogunate family, thereby enhancing Shinkage-ryu's reputation as the martial arts of the Tokugawa clan.

Philosophy and Techniques: The sword of Shinkage-ryu emphasizes the unity of offense and defense through "mukei" (無形), where stance is abandoned in favor of integrated techniques. It employs the concept of the "katsunin-to" (life-giving sword), using opponent's movements to gain victory, reflecting the skill of "winning without moving."

Modern Legacy: Established in 1969 by Watanabe Tadashige, inheritor of the 22nd generation of Shinkage-ryu Heiho, the Shinkage-ryu Heiho Tenshukai actively promotes the embodiment of "marobashi" principles and the propagation of Shinkage-ryu's grand traditions.

Contents:

Volume 1: Etiquette

• Sitting Bow (Zarei)
• Standing Bow (Ritsurei)

Naiden (Inner Transmission)

• Sangaku En-no-Tachi (Advanced Techniques)
  • First: Ichito Ryodan
  • Second: Zancho Setsu Tettsu
  • Third: Hankai Hanmuku
  • Fourth: Usen Sasen
  • Fifth: Chodan Ichimi
• Kuga-no-Tachi (Nine Techniques)
  • First: Hissho
  • Second: Gyakufu
  • Third: Jutachi
  • Fourth: Wako
  • Fifth: Shojin
  • Sixth: Kozume
  • Seventh: Oizume
  • Eighth: Yae Kaki
  • Ninth: Murakumo

Gaiden (Outer Transmission) - Competitive Techniques

• Soreito - Hachi Sei (Eight Techniques)

  • First: Gouda
  • Second: Shichiraito - Jun
  • Third: Shichiraito - Gyaku
  • Fourth: Senyokuto - Gyaku - Soko Kaeshi
  • Fifth: Senyokuto - Jun - Soko Kaeshi
  • Sixth: Ega Sei
  • Seventh: Suisha Sei - Jun - Soko Kaeshi
  • Eighth: Suisha Sei - Sendau

• Chu Dan - Jushi Sei (Fourteen Techniques)

  • First: Hite Choku Sei
  • Second: Joko Sei - Jun - Kanatou Kakeru
  • Third: Joko Sei - Kansui
  • Fourth: Joko Sei - Kanken - Tome
  • Fifth: Joko Sei - Gyaku - Tenshin
  • Sixth: Joko Sei - Jun - Chakuda
  • Seventh: Joko Sei - Jun - Kanameashi
  • Eighth: Joko Sei - Gyaku - Hite Teashi
  • Ninth: Joko Sei - Jun - Chakubat
  • Tenth: Joko Sei - Gyaku - Uketori
  • Eleventh: Joko Sei - Jun - Gyaku Teoshi
  • Twelfth: Joko Sei - Gyaku - Gyaku Teoshi
  • Thirteenth: Joko Sei - Jun - Hanmi Haku
  • Fourteenth: Joko Sei - Gyaku - Hanmi Haku

Volume 2:

Naiden (Inner Transmission)

• Sangaku En-no-Tachi (Techniques from Below)

  • First: Ichito Ryodan
  • Second: Zancho Setsu Tettsu
  • Third: Hankai Hanmuku
  • Fourth: Usen Sasen
  • Fifth: Chodan Ichimi

• Kuga-no-Tachi (Nine Techniques from Below)

  • First: Hissho
  • Second: Gyakufu
  • Third: Jutachi
  • Fourth: Wako
  • Fifth: Shojin
  • Sixth: Kozume
  • Seventh: Oizume
  • Eighth: Yae Kaki
  • Ninth: Murakumo

• Enpi Roku Ka-no-Tachi (Six Techniques of Enpi)

  • First: Enpi
  • Second: Sarumawashi
  • Third: Sanyin
  • Fourth: Tsukikage
  • Fifth: Urahawa
  • Sixth: Ukifune

Gaiden (Outer Transmission) - Competitive Techniques

• Soreito - Hachi Sei (Techniques from Below)

  • First: Gouda
  • Second: Shichiraito - Jun
  • Third: Shichiraito - Gyaku
  • Fourth: Senyokuto - Gyaku - Soko Kaeshi
  • Fifth: Senyokuto - Jun - Soko Kaeshi
  • Sixth: Ega Sei
  • Seventh: Suisha Sei - Jun - Soko Kaeshi
  • Eighth: Suisha Sei - Sendau

• Chu Dan - Hachi Sei (Eight Techniques from Below)

  • First: Soka - Jun
  • Second: Soka - Gyaku
  • Third: Nyushin - Jun
  • Fourth: Nyushin - Gyaku
  • Fifth: Kansokute - Jun
  • Sixth: Kansokute - Gyaku
  • Seventh: Kansokute - Soka
  • Eighth: Kansokute - Nyushin

• Zoku Raito (Continued Lightning) - Ju Hachi Sei - Shichi Sei Ho (Eighteen Techniques in Seven Methods)

  • First: Raito - Kojokaku - Jun
  • Second: Raito - Kojokaku - Gyaku
  • Third: Raito - Daashu
  • Fourth: Raito - Dage - Jun
  • Fifth: Raito - Dage - Gyaku
  • Sixth: Raito - Dagen - Nyushin - Jun
  • Seventh: Raito - Dagen - Nyushin - Gyaku

• Zoku Raito (Continued Lightning) - Ju Hachi Sei - Hachi Sei Ho (Eight Techniques in Eight Methods)

  • First: Raito - Saimo - Gyaku
  • Second: Raito - Saimo - Jun
  • Third: Raito - Saisu - Gyaku
  • Fourth: Raito - Saisu - Jun
  • Fifth: Raito - Sai Raito - Jun
  • Sixth: Raito - Sai Raito - Gyaku
  • Seventh: Raito - Sai Raito - Saida
  • Eighth: Raito - Sai Raito - Nyushin

• Sho Tenhen (Small Transformation) - Ju San Sei - Gaidan Hen - Shichi Sei (Thirteen Techniques in Seven Steps)

  • First: Gedan Hen
  • Second: Goiri
  • Third: Hanto
  • Fourth: Hanpuku
  • Fifth: Hanpuku - Riu
  • Sixth: Hishu
  • Seventh: Hanmi Haku

• Sho Tenhen (Small Transformation) - Ju San Sei - Raito Hen - Roku Sei (Thirteen Techniques in Six Steps)

  • First: Kabari
  • Second: Hanshu - Kabaru
  • Third: Hanko - Ryu
  • Fourth: Hibuta
  • Fifth: Hibuta
  • Sixth: Tendo

Language: Japanese

Length: 187 min. on 2 DVDs

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