Demonstration of Seki-ryu Hojutsu (firearms)

Last of seven clips from a public demonstration of Shorinji Kempo, Araki-ryu, Daito-ryu Aikijutsu, Takenouchi-ryu Kogusoku, Katori Shinto-ryu, Hontai Yoshin-ryu jujutsu, Seki-ryu hojutsu in that order. Video from Warsaw Budojo www.budojo.pl collection, produced by Jerzy Pomianowski.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Koryu
• Bujutsu
• ryu
• hojutsu
• martial
• art
• firearms

[Iceberqe]

what instruments played at the beginnig?

[FredDude27]

I dont know the name(s) but its probably a Japanese classical instrument.

I recommend you check out the "Traditional Japanese musical instruments" wiki article.

[hanaman1]

what do they use for bullets?

[FredDude27]

I honestly don't know. Though I'm fairly certain that in this clip they aren't using live ammo.

[hanaman1]

i meant in general, not in this clip. what was used as ammo in feudal japan? (or later, when ever this guns were used)

[FredDude27]

Yah I dont know. The weapon was first brought into Japan by Portugese tradesmen in the 1540's. The Japanese copied the design directly from the Western Matchlock. And I honestly dont know what type of ammo the matchlock used.

I recommend you google 16th century matchlock rifles for more info.

[zousandazou]

In Japan in the late 16th century, there was the world's largest gun forces .

[GoGoVengo]

@senxo I hope so but PETA would throw a fit

[FiasaPower]

@Iceberqe

This kind of music is called 'Gagaku' . The imperial orchestra .

[ketsan]

It would be musket balls.

[Iceberqe]

thx for the tipp :D i found it out

the main instruments are a sho and a hichiriki (some others as well). if somebody wants to know^^