Omote with Nishioka Tsuneo Yasunori

This is a preview of a movie featuring Nishioka Sensei teaching the Omote series of Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo.

110 minute NTSC/PAL DVD, subtitled in English, French, German, Italian, Portugese and Spanish. DVD will be released in August 2008, check www.jodojo.com for further details and ordering information. Here is a review from one of the translators:

This recording, put together by collecting material filmed during ordinary classes at Bunbukan Dojo, represents a unique occasion to learn from Nishioka Tsuneo Sensei some of the fundamental elements of the methods (gijutsu), tradition (densho) and spirit (seishin) characteristic of Shinto Muso-ryu. With the simplicity, kindness and intensity worthy of a true Master, Nishioka Sensei leads us through the kata of the Omote series, touching upon points whose importance goes well beyond the specific technique being studied, often transcending the ryu boundaries to attain universal notions of traditional Budo. -Lorenzo Trainelli.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• shinto
• muso
• ryu
• jodo
• Nishioka
• Sensei
• budo
• japan
• sword
• stick
• dojo
• martial
• arts

[kogai]

I like it when at around 3:50 he admits he has no idea why the uchidachi turns the blade. Sometimes I get the feeling that many sensei pretend to be all-knowing and if some information has been lost they try to come up with their own explanation. I really respect if a Japanese sensei has the guts to say "I don't know".

[Addokichi]

Yes, it is not common to find that in a teacher, but he of course has some ideas. At about 4:20 he gives a possible explanation as to why... It's not subtitled in the preview but one possibility is that if Uchidachi doesn't turn the blade then Shidachi could lock the sword and throw it over his head.

[OrutoP]

GREAT, I am looking forward to see whole video.

[thomasgroendal]

@Addokichi I couldn't agree more about the humility issue. For reference, the reason is you've lost your balance and you are now going to threaten the neck. When scooped properly the tachi goes horizontal, and the neck is the next logical target. This is the Fukuoka perspective...

[FredDude27]

@Daithipiper

Yepp! Go to jodojo website. (google it)

[belisariusorb]

@Addokichi Interesting discussion - but I often think that uchidachi's actions don't have a real reason, just that the kata goes like that.

In the real world you'd be mad to react the way u.d. does- if you switch from kata to free sparring you never remain in the danger zone as long as u.d. does, making himself such a pushover. Of course he's destined to lose in the kata.

[Daithipiper]

Is this DVD available for sale?

[moritsumi87]

a true Master

[jojutsu]

Sensei is old but very fast and flexible!!

See him again in spain this summer.great.

[FredDude27]

It still blows me away that Nishioka Sensei started training in 1938 and is still teaching..Thats 70 years worth of experience.

[kujikuri]

Truly Amazing. AHHHHH I love it so much. I just started a month ago. In love with Japanese culture, martial arts...EVERYTHING!!!!!