These are explained in his book, shuriken jutsu to watashi shuriken jutsu and me. It is a fantastic resource, however, it is not designed to learn a martial art from a book. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu ryukyu. Someya was a student of yoshio sugino of the katori shintoryu, although the throwing style used in meifu shinkageryu is different. Two schools specifically devoted to shurikenjutsu exist. It feels as a reset of 15 years ago, but now with a tremendous opportunity to pass on the knowledge to my own son when the time for that has come. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch home facebook. It was held at the royal armouries in leeds on 2nd august 2012. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques dvd included at.
Meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu royal armouries lecture. Being a secret art, studying shurikenjutsu was a tough deal until recently. As a student and teacher of meifu shinkage ryu, i regularly use this book for theory and reference. How to learn meifu shinkageryu meifu shinkageryu honbu dojo. Meifu shinkage ryu branches and training clubs existed in only a few countries prior to 2010. This is an excellent opportunity for msr members, members of other martial arts, and those with no martial arts experience to learn more about this fantastic system. Shuriken is a traditional weapon of japanese martial arts. Fletcher san has provided good photographic illustrations and a. Meifu shinkageryu msr has many supplemental training resources available. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu book by yasuyuki otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu arizona keikokai, papago archery range.
Illustrated shuriken techniques book on meifu shinkageryu chikatoshi someya. Otsuka yasuyuki meifu shinkage ryu,shurikenjutsu meifu. Located in beautiful northern saskatchewan, the meifu shinkage ryu canada branch coordinates licensed and high quality meifu shinkage ryu learning opportunities in dojo and study groups in saskatchewan, ontario, and alberta. Yasuyuki otsuka is the second successor in meifu shinkage ryu and student of chikatoshi someyama who was the founder of the school in the 1970s. But unfortunately when in 1999 someya sensei died all other shihans with training ended and leaving only otsuka sensei as the only active teacher. A student for over 20 years of chikatoshi someya, founder of the meifushinkage school, yasuyuki otsuka is leading through this.
Hiden shuriken jutsumeifu shinkage ryu by otsuka yasuyuki. Yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book. I am looking forward to new books from otsukasensei in the near future. Meifu shinkage ryu msr manitoba keikokai shurikenjutsu. Chikatoshi someya sensei someya chikatoshi in the 1970s.
Otsukasensei published an excellent dvd, as well as a book in english, spanish and german editions to help likeminded get started. It focuses on learning essential atemi striking skills and forms06. Dec 28, 2011 v listopadu roku 2011 probehl v praze ceska republika prvni seminar meifu shinkage ryu pod vedenim yasuyuki otsuky. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka for. This dvd of kobudo japanese serie will teach you meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu. Shuriken archives meifu shinkage ryu canada branch. The meifu shinkageryu is a modern school of shuriken jutsu, founded by chikatoshi someya in the 1970s. This is a resource page for students of meifu shinkage ryu europe. The negishi ryu, and more recently the meifu shinkage ryu. Someya sensei was a student of yoshio sugino sensei of the katori shinto ryu, although the throwing style used in meifu shinkage ryu is different. Other msr canada members are located in seattle usa, prince edward island, and nova scotia. However, over time, he became less interested in the long battlefield weapons practiced in that school. Therefore at this time he decided to once again raise the school meifu shinkage ryu.
The preface to this book says,this book mainly deals with thories on shuriken never before published. Two schools specifically devoted to shuriken jutsu exist. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is one of only two extant schools based around. At this time was several shihans who taught art meifu shinkage ryu in someya sensei school. Above book is entitled shurikenjutsuno susume shuriken techniques for beginners meifu shinkage ryu, printing date july 10, 2004. His succesor otsuka yasuyuki in his present book explains both the practice of shurikenjutsu using bo shuriken that are common in the meifu shinkage ry. In it, he details a few traditions ways of throwing shuriken. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu. Above book is a first edition first printing from september 10, 1980. Learn how to use a variety of classical martial arts tools, which were used by the ancient police in samurai times. Meifu shinkageryu shuriken jutsu inyoshin schools of. One thing missing from the book is mention that there is now a branch of the meifu shinkage ryu in america. Books and media on meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu.
Meifu shinkageryu includes several specialized weapon skills that can be traced to the ancient samurai in japan. Shurikenjutsu best books meifu shinkage ryu, negishi ryu, shirai. Shuriken are the hidden weapons of japanese martial arts. The book is a hardcover edition date july 25, 2001. Grandmaster yasuyuki otsuka trains on japanese shuriken. Learn more about training shurikenjutsu in japan and in other countries throughout the world.
Not only do you get to see the author expertly demonstrating the techniques and concepts, but you also get to see otsuka sensei, current grand master of the meifu shinkage ryu shuriken jutsu school throwing different types of blades. Many of the weapon skills taught in meifu shinkage ryu were once kept as secret or hidden techniques, only taught to more advanced students of traditional schools such as katori shintoryu. Meifu shinkage ryu is a japanese martial art school with weapons, especially shuriken. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he. Master the japanese art of shuriken throwing with this ill. Many of the weapon skills taught in meifu shinkageryu were once kept as secret or hidden techniques, only taught to more advanced students of traditional schools such as katori shintoryu.
In 1980, when he was a student at the university, found a book of someya sensei shuriken jutsu nyumon in the bookstore. Official japanese headquarters of meifu shinkage ryu. Once you purchase the book will be emailed to you within 24 hours. Otsuka sensai is well known as the worlds authority on shurikenjutsu and is featured throughout the book. Meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu royal armouries lecture 2012. Someya chikatoshi, the founder of meifu shinkage ryu was a student of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. Grandmaster yasuyuki otsuka trains on japanese shuriken throwing. Men and women of any ability 16 years and older may train in meifu shinkage ryu. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Jul 30, 2014 footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkage ryu. The meifu shinkageryu is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. Master the japanese art of shuriken throwing with this illustrated martial arts guide. In addition to teaching meifu shinkageryu in japan, he teaches in official branches and study groups keikokai in asia, europe, and north and south america.
It seems many arts have disregarded it as a necessary ability in their current era of training. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu dvd by yasuyuki otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu is a modern school of shurikenjutsu. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he reveals the secrets learned in his years of study. Meifu shinkage ryu includes several specialized weapon skills that can be traced to the ancient samurai in japan. Footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkageryu. He personally demonstrates in a step by step format the methods for throwing meifu shinkage ryu, chishin ryu, shirai ryu, tsugawa ryu and negishi ryu shuriken.
If you love throwing things, be ready for the next challenge05. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in japan, known as shurikenjutsu. These resources are also very helpful for current msr members to continue their training. This video is for entertainment purposes and is not a substitute. The study of small handheld hidden weapons such as boshuriken. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch, lawndale, california. New instructional book on the art of meifu shinkage ryu the school that specializes in shuriken throwing daggers throwing stars. It is much less prevalent today than it was in the feudal era. The chicago keikokai will be hosting otsuka sensei on april 9th and 10th for instruction on meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu and fundokusari jutsu. We manage several programs that are rigorous, exciting, as well as challenging at times. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques dvd included. Ninjutsu books truflyte martial arts memorial home page. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu otsukasensei is the current head master of meifu shinkageryu soke. Meifu shinkage ryu is noncompetitive and the arizona keikokai welcomes beginners and even practitioners of other arts to join us for training.
Hiden shuriken jutsu meifu shinkage ryu by yasuyuki otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka for sale. Meifu shinkageryu is a modern shurikenjutsuschool, which was founded in the 1970s by chikatoshi someya its roots could mainly be found in the. In addition to teaching meifu shinkage ryu, someyasensei published two books. We are a notforprofit corporation, with as goal to study modern and classical japanese martial arts in saskatchewan and in canada. Meifu shinkage ryu is a martial arts system whose beginnings can be traced back to the ancient school of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. I am very happy if those who are interested in shuriken understand that shuriken jutsu is a scientific and rational martial arts. This is a translation of fujita seikos book on shurikenjutsu. The meifu shinkage ryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is one of. It has a lot of photos and illustrations so that beginners can understand with ease. Instruction is provided by current soke yasuyuki otsuka. Soke someya was the headmaster of meifu shinkageryu.
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