Yoshin Dojo

09/04/2026

For all of the MMA fans. This looks to be a good card with some famous fighters.

09/03/2026

Takagi Ryu and Takeuchi ryu

Reviewing the lineage and history of both school show a close relationship of the two. Our school studies various lines of Takagi Ryu and the relationship can easily be seen in the physical training as well. Within the Takagi Ryu and Kukishin Ryu are a variety of Torinawa/Hojo (binding techniques) passed on to higher level students.

Reviewing historical documents of the 3 above schools show very close similarities in their transmission of those techniques as well.

The image below is from a scroll dedicated to Take No Uchi Ryu Torinawa. The scroll includes an assortment of ties utilized by the school to capture opponents and some of these binds are identical to Takagi Ryu Jujutsu and Kukishin Ryu Bojutsu.

#高木流 #九鬼神流 #竹内流備中伝 #捕り縄

09/03/2026

Hiden Magazine April 2002

This issue had articles on Asayama Ichiden Ryu, Fusen Ryu, Yagyu Shingan Ryu, Shibukawa Ryu etc.

I've collected these for many years and great to use for reference on various topics.

09/02/2026

Another good night on the mats.

We started with a bit of grappling to get warmed up. We discussed our class format with the group and then we continued our work on various material for rank progression. There were a multitude of things going on...locks and throws from Jujutsu, short chain and plenty of details to fill in the gaps. As always, thanks to the Black belts present that assist with the classes.

08/29/2026

Hiden Magazine Nov 2000

Going through some old issues of Hiden Magazine from Japan. This is a keeper! Articles on Takeuchi Ryu Jujutsu and Ogura Den Asayama Ichiden Ryu Taijutsu.

#月刊秘伝

08/28/2026

Historical Documents

Gunbai 軍配

History and Samurai Use:
Command Tool: Daimyō and military generals used the gunbai to signal and communicate orders to troops on the battlefield.
Design: Unlike folding fans, a gunbai is rigid and solid, typically crafted from wood, lacquered metals, or heavy iron.
Symbolism: It represented high rank, authority, and honor, often decorated with traditional motifs or constellation patterns.

Sumo Referee Baton: Modern professional sumo referees (gyōji) carry a gunbai in the ring.
Decision Making: Referees use the fan to point toward the winner or signal the start of a bout.

This particular scroll is from the early 1800's and is from Ogasawara Ryu. The school is famous for Archery, Horsemanship and even etiquette.

#軍配 #小笠原流

08/27/2026

Just a reminder, due to several being out there will be no kids classes this evening. The adult classes will still be held from 7pm

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08/26/2026

Historical Document

Scroll of the Taihei Shinkyo Ryu. 太平真鏡流剣術

This is a school of Kenjutsu and this scroll is dated at the beginning of the 1800's. The scroll contains content around "calming the mind". The script is quite challenging as it is written in a more cursive form.

#剣術 #巻物 #古流

08/26/2026

Good night on the mats!

Youth classes were cancelled this week due to many of us traveling. However, we did have a few show and let them have some fun. We worked on maintaining side control when someone is "wild".

The adult class did about 40 minutes of grappling which was a much welcomed workout. The remainder of the class we worked on Kukishin Ryu Sojutsu (spear). We looked at the stages of kata training. Very basic to learn the form, a middle level version with same form but more details and a third version with knowledge applied that also leads to insight into other areas of training and combat. Spear training isn't just spear training.

Interestingly, these 3 phases apply to just about any Japanese art.
Kaisho (楷書) – Block/Standard Style
Gyosho (行書) – Semi-Cursive/Running Style
Sosho (草書) – Cursive/Grass Style

The Concept of Shin-Gyo-So (真・行・草) could be expressed as Formal, Semi-Formal, and Informal.

#槍術 #九鬼神流 #真行草

08/24/2026

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