Shinden Fudo Ryu

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Shinden Fudo Ryu is a school of dakentaijutsu and jutaijutsu/jujutsu. Shinden Fudo means immovable heart, which conveys the feeling that training in this ryu gives. Shinden Fudo Ryu has many body conditioning methods using items found in nature. Like nature, the forms and movements are natural and relaxed. The school also teaches Ono (a very large axe), Otsuchi (a very large hammer), and Odachi (a huge sword).

According to Bujinkan legends, it was founded by Genpachiro Tameyoshi in the middle of the 12th century.

[edit] Formal Techniques of Shinden Fudo Ryu

As with most other koryu, the densho (scrolls) are arranged in a particular order, and each waza (technique), kata (forms), etc are supposed to be learnt in the same order, mastering one before going on to the next one.

The Shinden Fudo Ryu is divided into two sub-disciplines, each one is taught separately; not everyone will learn both.

Jutaijutsu/Jujutsu (Grappling methods)
- Goho no Kamae (Five postures)
- Shoden Gata (Basic forms)
- Chuden Gata (Intermediate forms)
- Okuden Gata (Advanced forms)
Dakentaijutsu (Striking methods)
- Ten no Kata (Heaven forms)
- Chi no Kata (Earth forms)
- Shizen Chigoku no Kata (Pattern of natural ultimate)