Hozoin Ryu Sojutsu at Atsuta Jingu 2006 45th Embutaikai

[olevarher]

Back in the days the cross shaped spear must have been a pain when all you had was a katana. Even if someone gets past the tip into range for an attack, just pulling the spear towards yourself could slash up the attackers shoulder or arm...

[standard101]

Do you have any video of their fundamental training ?

[kalijasin]

These could be effective weapons out in the rice pattie, in the country when defending your home, etc.. they really give you long reach and let you attack from afar.

[daigoro111]

Thank you mekugi, this is a great video of a legendary, rarely seen ryu.

[Kensh1D]

Excellent vid thanks for sharing this. Didnt notice until about 3:53 that that a jumonji yari was being used.

[Manji101]

Mekugi-san,

thank you. I've been wanting to see what Hozoin had to offer in terms of sojutsu for some time now.