Nashville Aikijujutsu

Nashville Aikijujutsu Dojo of the Southern Wind is a Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho school in Brentwood, Tennessee. We study armed (s We study ancient knowledge for the modern world.

We study Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho under the guidance of James Williams Sensei, Kaicho of Nami ryu. Nami ryu is a martial art beneficial to a healthy lifestyle, calmness of mind and spirit, and provides self-defense solutions. Different than karate or mixed martial arts, our study is not for sport or competition and can be studied at all stages of life. Our foundational arts are aiki-jujutsu, kenjutsu a

nd iaijutsu, with exploration into practical modern combat techniques and personal defense. Japanese language, history and culture are also included. Nami ryu Aiki Heiho is based on the ancient armed and unarmed martial arts that were the exclusive secret of the Samurai nobility. Later these arts formed the basis of modern arts including Brazilian Jujitsu and Aikido. We study Samurai arts and principles including jujutsu and weapons. Along with that, we apply modern applications with an understanding of physics. Our training works for a variety of people interested in learning better derstanding of body mechanics and strategy. The mission of Nami ryu is to continue the knowledge of the Samurai martial arts that have been passed on for generations. Believing in a functional operating system that prepares us for withstanding lethal force, the core of our training is the sword. Our members are committed men and women who cultivate classical warrior skills and virtues out of a feeling of duty to the whole of society. Call for training times and locations.
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11/29/2024

Umanosuké Kashio (Right), master swordsman and member of the famous Shinsengumi, a special police force in Kyoto during the Bakamatsu period, mid 1800’s.

Many members of the "Shinsengumi" and it's parent organization, the "Roshigumi", were renowned swordsmen. From the brutal methods of Hijikata Toshizo, to the prodigious Okita Soji, whom earned his Menkyo Kaiden (Certificate of Complete Transmission; total mastery of the system) at the age of 18.

It's a very interesting time in Japanese history.

10/13/2024
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Uchida Ryōgorō Shigeyoshi (written as Ryōgorō Uchida in the west), (1837 - October 22, 1921), was a Japanese jojutsu practitioner, ranked menkyo in the Japanese martial art of Shintō Musō-ryū. He is the creator of Uchida Ryu Tanjojutsu, originally known as Sutteki jutsu or "stick method".

He started teaching Shinto Muso Ryu in Tokyo in the late 1800's some years ahead of Shimizu sensei.

Photo courtesy of Russ Ebert.

04/06/2024

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was a notorious swordsman, explorer, author, adventurer, duelist, mystic, and anti-hero of the Victorian era. Burton was renowned for his fencing skill and earned the nickname "Ruffian Dick" because he had "fought in single combat more enemies than perhaps any other man of his time." During an expedition to Africa, he was impaled with a native spear, the point entering one cheek and exiting the other, was forced to make his escape with the weapon still stuck through his face. Burton seems to have relished in the resulting scar, which can be seen in this photo, and many others taken of Burton. Burton was not unique in this regard, as many swordsmen throughout history have worn such scars as a badge of honor. These include members of the dueling fraternities of Europe, as well as the so-called “Fraternity of the Blade” in the previous century…

03/07/2024

[Obituary]Tetsuzan Kuroda sensei
15th headmaster of Shinbukan, passed away.

Tetsuzan Kuroda sensei, the 15th Soke of Shinbukan and one of the foremost experts in koryu-bujutsu, passed away at 21:09 on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was 73 years old.

His outstanding technique was praised as "divine speed," and he was highly regarded not only in Japan but also overseas, and he was invited to teach in the United States, Europe, and other countries around the world.

He has written a series of articles for the Monthly magazine [HIDEN] we published and BUDOJAPAN web site over the years, and has also appeared in numerous feature articles, DVDs, and videos on the BUDO JAPAN channel.

We would like to express our gratitude to Kuroda sensei for his kindness and support over the years and pray for his soul rest in peace.

We are planning a memorial program to look back once again at the trajectory of Master Tetsuzan Kuroda's life and the great achievements he left behind.

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Duck River, TN

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Monday 6pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 9:30am

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