The ultimate practical swordsmanship born from the pursuit of rationality.

For the sword to be lightning fast, mind, spirit and power must be unified (Chiba Shusaku)

Hokushin Itto-ryu is a major kenjutsu school that produced many influential Meiji Restoration figures including Tesshu Yamaoka and Sakamoto Ryoma; having 3,600 students it took the Bakumatsu period (late 19th century) Edo, by storm.

Chiba Shusaku, the school’s founder, using a very rational approach converted previously secret underlying principles into simple movements and created a highly practical swordsmanship.

Contents

◎Kumitachi

Gokyo no Kata, 5

Kodachi, 5

◎Battojutsu

Shoden, Suwariwaza, 6, Tachiwaza 6

Chuden, Kobayashi-ha, Suwariwaza, 3, Tachiwaza, 3

Chuden, Michisaburo-ha, Suwariwaza, 3, Tachiwaza, 3

Okuden, Suwariwaza, 3, Tachiwaza, 3

◎Shinai Kenjutsu (Old-style kendo) 　　

Kiriotoshi, Ojigaeshi, Tenouchi, Konohaotoshi

◎Naginata, 3

Translation: Grigoris Miliaresis

Instruction, editorial supervision: Konishi Shinen Kazuyuki

Born in 1963, he is the 6th generation headmaster of Hokushin Itto-ryu. He started practicing under his father the 5th generation headmaster, Shigejiro Nariyuki when he was a child and after his father’s death, he became the next headmaster of Genbukan. His aim is to preserve Hokushin Itto-ryu, foster skillful individuals who can contribute to society based on the philosophy of Katsujinken, the Life-Giving Sowrd and further expand Genbukan.

He is the author of the DVD “Hokushin Itto Ryu Kenjutsu Genbukan” (BAB Japan).