Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu book by yasuyuki otsuka japan

Yasuyuki otsuka, the visiting grandmaster of the meifu shinkage ryu school of shuriken small japanese hand weapon throwing art, trained the members of the chicago keikokai meifu shinkage ryu at the japanese culture center on april 9 and 10. Meifu shinkageryu is a modern shurikenjutsuschool, which was founded in the 1970s by. Kenjutsu, the classical art of japanese swordsmanship, literally means swordart or swordtechnique. Meifu shinkageryu shuriken jutsu yasuyuki otsuka speical interview. In addition, it serves the purpose of providing accurate and the most uptodate information about our martial art. Therefore at this time he decided to once again raise the school meifu shinkage ryu. It is a fantastic resource, however, it is not designed to learn a martial art from a book. This martial arts includes the use of throwing spikes as well as a weighted chain. He studied budo combat, shurikenjutsu throwing weapons, kyudo. Ultimately, the likeminded participant in meifu shinkageryu seek to find the truth together in a way that helps the organization as well as the individual practitioner grow mentally, physically, and spiritually. The meifu shinkageryu is a small school of about 30 students who train in japan, under the instruction of the present soke, yasuyuki otsuka sensei. In it, he details a few traditions ways of throwing shuriken.

Being a secret art, studying shurikenjutsu was a tough deal until recently. Chikatoshi someya sensei someya chikatoshi in the 1970s. Learn more about training shurikenjutsu in japan and in other countries throughout the world. Otsuka sensai is well known as the worlds authority on shurikenjutsu and is featured throughout the book. He was master instructor of the imperial guard officers organization and also taught seminars at the butokukaimartial arts training academy branch schools through japan. The meifu shinkage ryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. The current soke of meifu shinkage ryu is yasuyuki otsuka who runs an organisation of around 200 international students and keiko which focus specifically on teaching shurikenjutsu.

There is a specific kind of shuriken called a meifu shinkage ryu shuriken, but otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu msr manitoba keikokai shurikenjutsu. Daniel fletcher studied under japan s most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he. The meifu shinkage ryu is a small school of about 30 students who train in japan, under the instruction of the present soke, yasuyuki otsuka sensei. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their. Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken are made of straight square steel, and are between 14 to 15 centimetres. At this time was several shihans who taught art meifu shinkage ryu in someya sensei school. This website is to promote meifu shinkage ryu globally. However, over time, he became less interested in the long battlefield weapons practiced in that school. A student for over 20 years of chikatoshi someya, founder of the meifushinkage school, yasuyuki otsuka is leading through this video. Daniel fletcher studied under japan s most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka for. Footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkage ryu. Established in the late 1970s, meifu shinkageryu is a modernday school of japanese concealed weaponry.

Instruction is provided by current soke yasuyuki otsuka. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is one of. In the 1970s, someyasensei established meifu shinkage ryu and started to teach his skills and research knowledge to others. Otsuka sensei also generously gave me several authentic meifu shinkage ryu. As otsukasensei explains in his book, many budo schools sign at the end of their name with this character. Marobashikai is the us chapter of the shinkageryu hyoho marabashikai of japan and was established during grand master watanabe tadashiges visit to the u. The flow represents passing knowledge from a more knowledgeable other to students, as well as their students. This is a translation of fujita seikos book on shurikenjutsu. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu. Meifu shinkageryu official documentary on vimeo join. Introduction to meifu shinkageryu meifu shinkageryu.

Meifu shinkage ryu arizona keikokai, papago archery range. Someya was a student of katori shinto ryu although the throwing style of meifu shinkage ryu is different. Someya sensei refined the katori style of throwing, making it shorter, faster and more concealed. Sensei fletcher has a shodan in meifu shinkageryu shuriken jutsu. Someya sensei was a student of yoshio sugino sensei of the katori shinto ryu, although the throwing style used in meifu shinkage ryu is different. In 1565 kamiizumi isenokami passed on the headmastership to yagyu sekisyusai munetoshi, who continued to develop the school. Daniel fletcher studied under japan s most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu dvd by yasuyuki otsuka. There is a specific kind of shuriken called a meifu shinkageryu shuriken, but otsuka. Ninjutsu books truflyte martial arts memorial home page. Since conversion rates fluctuates, meifu shinkage ryu canada has stabilized the monthly membership fee at cad.

Sensei otsuka yasuyuki is the current representative grandmaster soke of this school. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques dvd included. The msr boshuriken shuriken are standardized in shape, measurement, weight, as well as the material. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in japan, known as shurikenjutsu. Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu yasuyuki otsuka speical interview.

The meifu shinkage ryu is a very informal school that welcomes students of other schools and often invites teachers from other schools to demonstrate their shurikenjutsu. Japanese 30mn kusarigama is an ancient japanese weapon, a sickle with chain, developed from the muromachi period 361573. Japan that specializes mainly in shurikenjutsu the other being shirai ryu and negishi ryu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka 20150503 on. Bukijutsunito shinkage ryu kusarigama jutsu kobudo series nito shinkage ryu kusarigama jutsu performed by shigehiro katada language. Above very rare book is entitled shuriken jutsu the japanese art of projectile. Otsuka sensei refers to the meifu shinkage ryu as a research group because they like to study the methods of schools other than their own.

Bukijutsu is the technique shurikenjutsu, juttejutsu, kusarigamajutsu. He personally demonstrates in a step by step format the methods for throwing meifu shinkage ryu, chishin ryu, shirai ryu, tsugawa ryu and negishi ryu shuriken. Above book is entitled how to learn meifu shinkageryu by soke otsuka yasuyuki. I am looking forward to new books from otsukasensei in the near future. Jul 30, 2014 footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkage ryu. Danny has not only trained in the bujinkan and learned the shurikenjutsu of togakure ryu, which is covered greatly in this book, but has gained the knowledge of the use of a huge variety of shuriken from other ryuha through his study with otsuka sensei of the meifu shinkage ryu, one of the few extant shurikenjutsu ryu. Shurikenjutsu best books meifu shinkage ryu, negishi ryu, shirai. Luis also has been awarded godan 5th degree black belt in jiujutsu under the international sho shorin ryu jujutsu association, as well as represents soke otsuka yasuyuki from the international meifu shinkage ryu especialized in shurikenjutsu in the united states.

But unfortunately when in 1999 someya sensei died all other shihans with training ended and leaving only otsuka sensei as the only active teacher. Intoroducing yasuhito asano, menkyo kaiden of shinkage ryu and eishinryu. At the same time, jiki shinkageryu has far fewer techniques than other systems of kenjutsu. Since i used to train with the osaka group when i lived in japan, i see some other familiar faces in the background and it brings back very good memories. Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken are made of straight square steel, and are between 14 to 15. Grandmaster yasuyuki otsuka trains on japanese shuriken. Master the japanese art of shuriken throwing with this illustrated martial arts guide. Please note that these membership fees are used to further develop meifu shinkage ryu as a martial art by the current soke yasuyuki otsuka in japan. Japanese 55mn discover the ninja techniques in this dvd. The meifu shinkageryu is a small school of about 30 students who train in tokyo, japan under the instruction of the present soke, yasuyuki otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu manchester is proud to be part of the uk keikokai manchester, birmingham, cardiff, london under the guidance of soke yasuyuki otsuka. Adapted from meifu shinkage ryu by yasuyuki otsuka, 2015. In 1980, while studying at university, otsukasensei found the book shurikenjutsu nyumon by someyasensei.

Intoroducing yasuhito asano, menkyo kaiden of shinkage ryu. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques downloadable media included. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read japanese throwing weapons. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka for sale.

Up until the late 19th century, jiki shinkageryu was a sogobujutsu, and included in addition to tachi and kodachi the practice of bo, naginata, yari, and yawara grappling in its curriculum. Study new striking techniques and other reallife ap. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka 2015. Otsukasensei is the current head master of meifu shinkageryu soke. The 2015 english edition of otsukasenseis book is now available. Boshuriken as used in meifu shinkage ryu are designed based off the katori shinto ryu boshuriken sometimes also referred to as uchibari. Not only do you get to see the author expertly demonstrating the techniques and concepts, but you also get to see otsuka sensei, current grand master of the meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu school throwing different types of blades. When someyasensei passed away in june 1999, yasuyuki otsuka succeeded someya as grand master of the school. Grandmaster yasuyuki otsuka trains on japanese shuriken throwing. Yasuyuki otsuka, the visiting grandmaster of the meifu shinkage ryu school of. Otsuka sensei also generously gave me several authentic meifu shinkage ryu shuriken during my visit at his class. Happy birthday to our dear soke of meifu shinkage ryu, otsuka yasuyuki. It was held at the royal armouries in leeds on 2nd august 2012. This website is to promote meifu shinkageryu globally.

Yasuyuki otsuka welcomes you to the official international website of the meifu shinkage ryu honbu dojo in japan. Sinonome japan, 79 handa, tsu 5140823 mie, japan call us now. Shuriken are the hidden weapons of japanese martial arts. As a student and teacher of meifu shinkage ryu, i regularly use this book for theory and reference. Someya chikatoshi, the founder of meifu shinkage ryu was a student of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. New instructional book on the art of meifu shinkage ryu the school that specializes in shuriken throwing daggers throwing stars. The 20th head master, yagyu toshinaga, based yagyu shinkage ryu in tokyo and made an effort to spread it further. Above book is entitled shurikenjutsuno susume shuriken techniques for beginners meifu shinkage ryu, printing date july 10, 2004. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he reveals the secrets learned in his years of study and training.

In 1980, he read the book introduction to shuriken jutsu by chikatoshi. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques downloadable media included ebook written by daniel fletcher. Meifu shinkage ryu is a martial arts system whose beginnings can be traced back to the ancient school of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. Yasuyuki otsuka welcomes you to the official international website of the meifu. Today, i wanted to share one of my favorite videos of otsuka sensei. Meifu shinkage ryu was founded by someya chikatoshi the 50s of the last. Yasuyuki otsuka welcomes you to the official international website of the meifu shinkageryu honbu dojo in japan. I am looking forward to new books from otsuka sensei in the near future. One thing missing from the book is mention that there is now a branch of the meifu shinkage ryu in america. While yagyu munenori and his followers adhered to the teachings of munetoshi and kamiizumiisenokami, emphasizing the spiritual aspects of the art, yagyu toshitoshi, who was sword master to the owari tokugawa household a branch family to the shogun, adapted shinkage ryu to the times and circumstances in which he lived and modified both teaching and training methods, thus establishing the. Yagyu shinkage ryu is one of the oldest extant schools of swordsmanship in japan.

This school is almost entirely composed of students of other martial arts schools. Shinkage ryu iaijutsu techniques matsuoka yoshitaka sensei. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu ryukyu. Footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkageryu. Otsuka yasuyuki meifu shinkage ryu,shurikenjutsu meifu. This book was signed and sent to me as a christmas gift by its current headmaster yasuyuki otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu book by yasuyuki otsuka. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is one of only two extant schools based around. Chicago keikokai meifu shinkage ryu provides instruction a modern japanese martial art called meifu shinkage ryu. Shurikenjutsu best books meifu shinkage ryu, negishi ryu, shirai ryu. Meifu shinkageryu shuriken jutsu inyoshin schools of. Meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu royal armouries lecture. Find great deals on ebay for ninjutsu and bujinkan. Frequently asked questions meifu shinkageryu honbu dojo.