Welcome to Arakido's YouTube abode. Until quite recently, Yagyu Shingan-ryu was a martial art shrouded in mystery. Largely unknown outside of Japan, Yagyu Shingan-ryu has been attracting international interest of late. The system was developed by Araki Mataemon (student of Yagyu Munenori and teacher of Jubei) in the early 1600's. It is a fierce samurai combat system consisting of Jujutsu, Bojutsu, Kenjutsu, Naginatajutsu & Hojojutsu. For more information, visit our website.