Ikkaku ryu juttejutsu #2

Hiroi Tsunenji (left) and Yoneno Kotaro (right with sword) of Shinto Muso-ryu demonstrating the sub-art Ikkaku-ryu juttejutsu.

Shinto Muso-ryu was founded roughly 400 years ago by Muso Gonnosuke. History states that Gonnosuke was defeated in a duel with Miyamoto Musashi. After his defeat he had an insight and created techniques for use with the quarterstaff (128 cm. staff called Jo). Legend states he returned and defeated Musashi in a rematch.

Besides the main Jodo-techniques there are also five "sub-arts" within the Shinto Muso-ryu system. Ikkaku-ryu, Ittatsu-ryu, Shinto-ryu, Isshin-ryu (kusarigama) and Uchida-ryu.

This clip is from the "Nihon Kobudo" series, "Isshin Ryu Kusarigamajutsu & Jutte" episode. It is available for purchase from various online retailers. (google it)

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Shinto
• Muso
• Ryu
• Ikkaku
• jutte
• juttejutsu
• jodo
• jitte
• koryu
• martial
• arts
• samurai

[DingusDude01]

so what if i feel like thrusting instead of cutting with the sword....didnt see any of that.

[FredDude27]

@DingusDude01

Short answer: This is just a small part of the Ikkaku ryu system. There are counters for many types of strikes in its whole.

Long answer: If one were to include every possible concieved attack to defend against, the system would be so large it would be impracticable to learn. Think of it as learning to drive a car: You learn alot but mostly you learn how to drive on your own and take things from there depending on the situation.

[Spoonifer]

Beautiful. Hiroi Sensei looks so calm during this demo.

[norainu00]

1:40 Tessen! I don't need no stinkin' tessen!

[drosofilo80]

wonderful!

[solnegrolunaroja]

I'm impressed about how precisely he evaded the cut to the ankles. In normal speed there's no much detail, but in slow motion one can see how precise was in time and space.

Thank you very much for your posting.