Hiden Budo & Bujutsu Magazine Oct 2026

Hiden Budo & Bujutsu Magazine Oct 2026

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Discover the secrets behind the movement, structure, and power of the martial arts masters in this issue of Hiden Magazine, Japan’s leading publication dedicated to traditional martial arts and budo.

FEATURE: The Hidden Power of the Legs and Hips

What provides the foundation for a master’s speed, stability, and whole-body power?

This special feature takes an in-depth look at “Ashikoshi-ryoku” — the integrated power of the legs, hips, and lower body. Leading martial artists and movement specialists examine how the lower body acts as the driving engine that connects and coordinates the entire body.

Featured articles include:

  • Satoshi Hiroto — Body Axis, Legs & Hips Through the Science of Skeletal Structure
  • Akio Nakajima — The Toes, Hip Joints & Natural Human Movement
  • Yasuo Matsumiya — Building the Foundation for Ashihara Karate Sabaki
  • Kinji Sakuma — Learning Footwork Through Sagawa Dojo Staff Training
  • Satoshi Amano — Taikiken, Suri-ashi Sliding Footwork & Whole-Body Integration

NINJA: The Way of the Heavenly Wolf

This month’s opening interview features Adriano Campanelli of Tenroshu, exploring the path, philosophy, and martial traditions of the modern ninja.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Explore an exceptional range of Japanese martial arts history, technique, and culture, including:

Jujutsu in the Bakumatsu & Meiji Eras — A new series examining the evolution of randori and competitive matches.

Aikido: Unifying Sword and Jujutsu — Discovering aiki beyond the opposition of self and opponent.

The Truth About Noguchi Seitai — A revealing examination of the influential Japanese system of bodywork and movement.

Martial Arts vs. Close-Quarters Combat — Katsunori Kikuno and Katsunori Watanabe discuss what makes a technique truly effective.

The Future of Bo Shuriken — Coverage of the 5th World Bo Shuriken Competition, held at Tokyo’s historic Kanda Myojin Shrine.

Okinawan Karate History — Yannick Schulze continues his exploration of Choko Iraha, Chojun Kyoda, and the teachings of traditional Okinawan karate.

Hojojutsu: The Samurai Art of Restraining with Rope — Explore the traditional rope-binding methods inherited from the samurai and law enforcement of the Edo period.

Plus articles on Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu, Chinese martial arts, martial science, Japanese swords, Aikido, traditional budo, martial arts training methods, and more.

About Hiden Magazine

Hiden (秘伝) is Japan’s premier magazine devoted to uncovering the techniques, principles, history, and traditions of Japanese martial arts.

Each issue explores everything from classical jujutsu, kenjutsu, iaijutsu and traditional weapons to Aikido, Judo, Karate, ninja arts, Chinese martial arts, and modern fighting systems.

For serious martial artists and enthusiasts of Japanese budo, Hiden offers a fascinating look into martial arts knowledge rarely covered in Western publications.

Language: Japanese