Secrets of Ono Ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu DVD with Takemi Sasamori

Ono-ha Itto-ryu, 17th Generation, Master Takemi Sasamori Volume 1: Oodachi - Fifty Techniques

Ono-ha Itto-ryu, renowned as the martial art of the Tokugawa Shogunate and a fundamental source of modern Kendo, represents the culmination of Japanese swordsmanship philosophy with its emphasis on "kirioroshi" and the principles of center penetration under the philosophy of "ittou sokubatou" (one sword, ten thousand swords). In this video, based on the profound teachings of Ono-ha Itto-ryu passed down by the 16th generation giant of the modern era, Juzo Sasamori, the 17th generation master, Takemi Sasamori, provides clear explanations and instructions in contemporary language.

Learn the Source of Japanese Kendo Through Visual Instruction! In Volume 1, delve into the essential "Oodachi - Fifty Techniques" from the extensive technical system of Ono-ha Itto-ryu, featuring techniques from the first to the tenth:

Contents

• 1st Technique: "Hitotsukachi"
• 2nd Technique: "Mukuto"
• 3rd Technique: "Tsubawari"
• 4th Technique: "Gedan Kasumi"
• 5th Technique: "Wakigamae no Tsuke"
• 6th Technique: "Futatsukachi (1)"
• 7th Technique: "Futatsukachi (2)"
• 8th Technique: "In-to (1)"
• 9th Technique: "In-to (2)"
• 10th Technique: "Gedan no Uchiotoshi"

Guidance and Supervision by: Takemi Sasamori
Born in 1933 in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. From a young age, trained under his father, the 16th generation of Ono-ha Itto-ryu, Juzo Sasamori. In 1975, succeeded as the 17th generation head. Currently serves as a martial arts instructor at the Police University, teaching Ono-ha Itto-ryu. He is also a director of the Nihon Kobudo Kyokai and a permanent director of the Nihon Kobudo Shinkokai. Additionally, he serves as a Protestant pastor at Komaba Eden Church (Rakudokan).