Bringing Tradition to Life Today
The Spirit and Skill of Traditional Martial Arts

With its proactive and original outreach, Tenshin-ryu Hyoho has gained widespread attention not only across Japan but also internationally.
This video focuses on the modern transmission of traditional martial arts that forms the foundation of Tenshin-ryu, thoughtfully introducing the philosophy and techniques that continue to attract devoted practitioners around the world.

Tenshin-ryu Hyoho
A comprehensive martial system rooted in the early Edo period, said to have been founded by Tokizawa Yahei, who served Yagyu Munenori.
It is a comprehensive martial system said to have been practiced by the Shirindan — a covert organization of samurai — and features techniques such as battōjutsu (sword-drawing), among others.

Contents:
■ Overview of the Style
■ Katsujinken (The Life-Giving Sword)
■ Kodachi Battōjutsu (Short Sword Drawing Techniques)
■ Kenjutsu (Swordsmanship)
■ Battōjutsu (Sword Drawing Techniques)

Supervision: General Incorporated Association Tenshin-ryu Hyoho

Tenshin-ryu Hyoho was founded approximately 400 years ago by Tokizawa Yahei, who studied Shinkage-ryu under Yagyū Munenori.
Our organization is the only group in Japan that preserves and teaches this style in an unbroken line.
The style transmits a wide range of martial arts including battōjutsu (sword-drawing techniques), kenjutsu (swordsmanship), and yawara (jyūjyutsu).
It is currently led by the 9th Grandmaster, Nakamura Tenshin; the 10th Grandmaster, Kuwami Masakumo; and the 11th Grandmaster, Ide Ryusetsu.

Instruction: Kuwami Masakumo (10th Grandmaster of Tenshin-ryu Hyoho)
Instructional Support: Takizawa Dōfū (Deputy Instructor of Tenshin-ryu Hyoho)