Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū

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Musō Jikiden Eishin Ryū (無双直伝英信流 or 無雙直傳英信流 )? "peerless, directly transmitted, style of Eishin") is the most widely practiced style of iaido in Kansai Japan, and also has strong presence in the United States and Canada. Eishin-ryū claims an unbroken history of about 450 years, making it one of the oldest extant martial art forms in Japan.

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[edit] History of Eishin Ryū

The founder of Eishin Ryū; was Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto no Shigenobu, who lived between 1546 and 1621 in present-day Kanagawa Prefecture. Many of the historical details of Hayashizaki's life are suspect, since, like most famous martial artists in Japan, his story has been widely fictionalized. It seems, however, apparent that he grew up during a time of constant warfare in Japan and was exposed to various sword-fighting methods from an early age. It is said that he went to Yamagata Prefecture to pray for guidance and receive divine inspiration for a new way of drawing the sword. However the circumstances came about, at some point he established his own style of swordsmanship, calling it Shinmei Musō-ryū; "divinely inspired, unparalleled style."

Hayashizaki's iaido has had many names since then. It is considered the foundation for the two major styles of iaido practiced today: Eishin-ryū; and Muso Shinden-ryu. In each generation a headmaster, or sōke, has been appointed to guide the practice of the art, and each sōke has had his own influence on the development of iaido. As an example, Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū; was originally developed for the tachi, a slightly longer and more deeply curved predecessor of the katana. Hasegawa Chikaranosuke Eishin, from whom the style's name is derived, adapted the style to the newly developed katana.

One of the most important sōke in the system is the 17 sōke, Oe Masamichi. A lot of political issues based on his actions have caused the split of many styles that all claim Eishin-ryū lineage, as well as the division between Muso Shinden-ryū and Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryū. However, Oe-sōke is the one who combined the teachings of Shimomura-ha and Tanimura-ha, and organized Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu into the system into the seiza (shoden), tatehiza (chuden), and okuiai (okuden) waza sets we know today.

[edit] Lineage of Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū

  • Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto Shigenobu, Founder
  • Tamiya Heibei Narimasa, 2nd generation
  • Nagano Muraku Nyudo, 3rd generation
  • Momo Gumbei Mitsushige, 4th generation
  • Arikawa Shozaemon Munetsugu, 5th generation
  • Banno Denemon no Jo Nobusada, 6th generation
  • Hasegawa Mondonosuke Eishin, 7th generation
  • Arai Seitetsu Seishin, 8th generation
  • Hayashi Rokudayu Morimasa, 9th generation
  • Hayashi Yasudaya Seisho, 10th generation
  • Oguro Motoemon Kiyokatsu, 11th generation
  • Hayashi Masu no Jo Masanari, 12th generation
  • Yoda Manzo Takakatsu, 13th generation
  • Hayashi Yadayu Masataka, 14th generation
  • Tanimura Kame no Jo Takakatsu, 15th generation
  • Goto Masasuke, 16th generation
  • Oe Masamichi (1852-1927), 17th generation
  • Hogiyama Namio (1891-1935), 18th generation
  • Fukui Harumasa (1884-1971), 19th generation
  • Kono Hyakuren (1899-1974), 20th generation
  • Fukui Torao Seisan (1916-2001), 21st generation
  • Ikeda Takashi Seiko (1932-), 22nd generation

Koryu schools are very much like old families with each instructor taking the role of father to his students. Eventually some students become instructors in their own right. With each new generation a successor is chosen to carry on the lineage. This individual is proclaimed the next Soke. However, like any family, there are often multiple children. So while there may be several students awarded menkyo kaiden over the years, only one is eventually bestowed the title of Soke. Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu is no exception.

The most recent branch in the trunk of family tree occurred after Oe Masamichi Sensei. Several of Oe Sensei’s students were awarded kongen no maki (a license to teach others). 3 of Oe Sensei’s students’ schools are still in existence.

Masaoka Kazumi gave rise to Masaoka-ha, of which, Miura Takeyuki Hirefusa is the current headmaster. Miura Hanshi founded the Nippon Kobudo Jikishin-kai to carry on his teachings. Instruction outside of Japan is regulated by the Jikishin-kai International.[1] Currently Masayuki Shimabukuro Hanshi is the chairman for both the JKI and the NKJK.

Yamauchi Toyotake established Yamauchi-ha.[2] He was succeeded by Kanemitsu Kono who was followed by Masamitsu Onoe. Masamitsu’s successor, Sekiguchi Takaaki Komei, is the current headmaster and president of Nihon Koden Bujutsu Iaido Renmei.[3]

Hokiyama Namio started the Hokiyama-ha which has had several headmasters over the years. Today this branch is headed by Ikeda Takashi, the recognized Soke of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido and president of the Zen Nippon Iaido Renmei.[3]

[edit] Governing Bodies

MJER Iaido is controlled by several different Federations and Associations depending on the particular lineage of a given instructor.

  • Seitokai is an organization that is solely MJER headed by Ikeda-soke. Date of founding ?.
  • DNIR (Dai Nippon Iaido Renmei / Great Japan Iaido Federation) - Is a multi-style Federation that includes MJER. MJER reprensentation is ?. Founded in 1974.
  • DNKR (Dai Nippon Kendo Renmei / Great Japan Kendo Federation) - Is a mutlie-style Federation. DNIR Information references DNKR.
  • ZNIR (Zen Nippon Iaido Renmei / All Japan Iaido Federation) - Is a multi-style Federation that includes MJER. ZNIR's current President is Ikeda-soke. Date of founding is 1953.
  • ZNKR (Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei / All Japan Kendo Federation) - Is a multi-style, multi-art (Kendo / Iaido) Federation that includes MJER. MJER representation is ?. Founded in 1952.
  • NKJK (Nippon Kobudo Jikishin-kai / Japanese Martial Arts ?? Association). Headed by Masayuki Shimabukuro Hanshi.
  • NKBIR (Nihon Koden Bujutsu Iaido Renmei) - Headed by Sekiguchi Takaaki Komei.
  • CIA (Canadian Iaido Association) - A group generally affiliated with ZNIR, based in Canada.

[edit] Solo Waza

The waza are broken up into sets based on the principle method that the waza begins in, and by skill level. The majority all study is focused around these solo waza, especially in the first seven to ten years.

[edit] Seiza (Shoden/Entry Level)

The word "Shoden" can be translated as the "entry-transmission", and was derived from the Omori-ryū iaido. Omori-ryū was said to have been created by Hayashi Rokudayu Morimasa, the ninth headmaster of the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryū, who lived from 1661 until 1732. These waza are performed from seiza, a nearly seated position, with the exception of Oikaze. "Seiza no Bu" has been included in the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryū at the entry level, and contains the following techniques:

  1. 前 Mae (Forward)
  2. 右 Migi (Right)
  3. 左 Hidari (Left)
  4. 後 Ushiro (Rear)
  5. 八重垣 Yaegaki (8-Fold Fences, Fences within Fences)
  6. 受流 Ukenagashi (Block and Flow)
  7. 介錯 Kaishaku (Assist Seppuku)
  8. 附込 Tsukekomi (Pursuit)
  9. 月影 Tsukikage (Moon Shadow, Moon Beams)
  10. 追風 Oikaze (Tailwind)
  11. 抜打 Nukiuchi (Sudden Draw)

[edit] Batto Ho, Kihon (Shoden/Entry Level)

Batto Ho was the last set of waza added by Kono Hyakuren-soke. The techniques found here are based on techniques throughout the system, but are performed starting in a standing position. "Batto Ho no Bu" has been included in the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryū at the entry level, and contains the following techniques:

  1. 順刀其の一 Junto Sono Ichi (Ordered Sword Variation 1)
  2. 順刀其の二 Junto Sono Ni (Ordered Sword Variation 2)
  3. 追撃刀 Tsuigekito (Pursuing Sword)
  4. 斜刀 Shato (Angular Sword)
  5. 四方刀其の一 Shihoto Sono Ichi (4-Directional Cut, All-direction cut Variation 1)
  6. 四方刀其の二 Shihoto Sono Ni (4-Directional Cut, All-direction cut Variation 2)
  7. 斬突刀 Zantotsuto (beheading cut)

[edit] Batto Ho, Oku (Entry Level/Intermediate)

These are 4 waza that begin using the Okuiai walking Pattern. "Oku Batto Ho no Bu" has been included in the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryū at the entry or intermediate level, and contains the following techniques:

  1. 前敵逆刀 Zenteki Gyaku To (Forward Enemy Inverse Cut, Forward Rising Cut)
  2. 多敵刀 Tateki To (Multi-directional cut)
  3. 後敵逆刀 Koteki Gyaku To (Rear Enemy Inverse Cut)
  4. 後敵抜打 Koteki Nukiuchi (Rear Enemy Sudden Draw)

[edit] Tatehiza (Chuden/Intermediate)

The word "Chuden" can be translated as the "middle-transmission", and was derived from the Hasegawa Eishin-ryū iaido. Originally created in the seventeenth century by Hasegawa Chikaranosuke Eishin (Hidenobu), who was the seventh undisputed headmaster of the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryū. Hasegawa Eishin-ryū has been included in the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryū at the middle level. Tatehiza waza are performed starting in tatehiza, a half-seated position. "Tatehiza no bu" contains the following techniques:

  1. 横雲 Yokogumo (cloud bank)
  2. 虎一足 Toraisoku (tiger's step)
  3. 稲妻 Inazuma (lightning)
  4. 浮雲 Ukigumo (floating cloud)
  5. 颪 Oroshi (wind down from the mountain)
  6. 岩波 Iwanami (wave hitting rocks)
  7. 鱗返 Urokogaeshi (dragon turn)
  8. 波返 Namigaeshi (wave returns)
  9. 瀧落 Takiotoshi (waterfall)
  10. 真向 Makko (draw/cut)

[edit] Tachiwaza (Okuden/advanced)

The word "Okuden" can be translated as "inner-transmission", or "secret-transmission". These waza sets are intended for advanced practioners. Tachiwaza is included in the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryū at the advanced level. These waza are performed from a standing position with the oku walk. "Tachiwaza no bu" contains the following techniques:

  1. 行連 Yukizure (Accompaniment)
  2. 連達 Tsuredachi (Companions)
  3. 惣捲 So Makuri (Complete Resolution)
  4. 惣留 So Dome (Full Stop)
  5. 信夫 Shinobu (Loyal Retainer)
  6. 行違 Yukichigai (Misdirection)
  7. 袖摺返 Sodezuri Gaeshi (Sleeve Turns)
  8. 門入 Mon'iri (Entering Through the Gate)
  9. 壁添 Kabezoe (By the Wall)
  10. 受流 Ukenagashi (Block and flow)
  11. 暇乞其の一 Itomagoi 1 (Farewell 1)
  12. 暇乞其の二 Itomagoi 2 (Farewell 2)
  13. 暇乞其の三 Itomagoi 3 (Farewell 3)

[edit] Iwaza (Okuden/advanced)

Iwaza is included in the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryū at the advanced level. These waza are performed starting in the tatehiza position. "Iwaza no bu" contains the following techniques:

  1. 霞 Kasumi (Mist)
  2. 脛囲 Sunegakoi (Knee Covering)
  3. 戸詰 Tozume (Blocked at the Door)
  4. 戸脇 Towaki (Beneath the Doorway)
  5. 四方切 Shihogiri (Attacking the Four Sides)
  6. 棚下 Tanashita (Beneath the Shelf)
  7. 両詰 Ryozume (Blocked on Both sides)
  8. 虎走 Torabashiri (Tiger Run)

[edit] Bangai (Okuden/advanced)

Bangai (extended Tachiwaza) included in the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryū at the advanced level. Some schools include these with "Tachiwaza", but they are separate due to a number of irregularities that are encounted in them. These waza are performed starting from a standing poisiton. It contains the following techniques:

  1. Hayanami (Fast Wave)
  2. Raiden (Thunder and Lightning)
  3. Jinrai (Thunderclap)
  4. Shihogiri (4 Directional Cut)


[edit] Paired Waza (Kumitachi)

These are practiced after years of study by advanced students. Some of these sets are rarely seen in the United States.


[edit] Tachiuchi no Kurai

The first of the two man kata sets (kumitachi). There are two versions of this kata, the 10 waza set is the original set, the 7 waza set is a revised version developed by the 17th headmaster, Oe Masamichi (sometimes referred to as Tachi Uchi no Kata). Typically these forms are practiced using bokuto; however it is also practiced by the highest practictioners in Japan with shinken.

  1. Deai
  2. Tsukekomi
  3. Ukenagashi
  4. Ukekomi
  5. Tsukikage
  6. Suigetsu
  7. Dokumyoken
  8. Zetsumyoken
  9. Shinmyoken
  10. Uchikomi


(Tachi Uchi no Kata)

  1. Deai
  2. Kobushidori
  3. Zetsumyoken
  4. Dokumyoken
  5. Tsubadome
  6. Ukenagashi
  7. Mappo

[edit] Tsumeai no Kurai

The second of the kumitachi waza sets, performed from tatehiza. Practiced by advanced iai students only, Tsumeai no kurai (and other advanced kumitachi) is sometimes assumed, by beginners and outsiders, to be no longer practiced.

  1. Hassou
  2. Kobushi dori
  3. Iwanami
  4. Yaegaki
  5. Urokogaeshi
  6. Kurai yurumi
  7. Tsubame gaeshi
  8. Gan seki otoshi
  9. Sui getsu tou
  10. Kasumi ken
  11. Uchi komi

[edit] Daisho Zume

The third of the kumitachi waza sets.

  1. Kakaezume
  2. Kotsubogaeshi
  3. Tsukadome
  4. Kotedome
  5. Munedome
  6. Migi fuse
  7. Hidari fuse
  8. Yamakakezume

[edit] Daisho Tachi Zume

The fourth kumitachi set.

  1. Shime ho
  2. Sode suri gaeshi
  3. Tsuba uchi gaeshi
  4. Kotsubo gaeshi
  5. Tombo gaeshi
  6. Rankyoku
  7. Utsuri

[edit] Daikendori

The fifth kumitachi set.

  1. Muken
  2. Suiseki
  3. Gaiseki
  4. Eigan
  5. Yamakaze
  6. Soribashi
  7. Raiden
  8. Suigetsu

[edit] Federation Waza

Most MJER schools fall under one of two major federations: ZNIR and ZNKR.


[edit] Toho no bu (ZNIR)

Dojo that are affiliated with the 全日本居合道連盟 (Zen Nippon Iaido Renmei, or ZNIR) also practice 5 standard Kata from 5 of the founding styles. ZNIR was founded by Kono-soke and soke of several other styles in 1953.

  1. 前切 Maegiri (Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu) (Forward Cut)
  2. 前後切 Zengogiri (Mugai-ryu) (Forward and Rearward Cut)
  3. 切上 Kiriage (Shindo Munen-ryu) (Rising Cut)
  4. 四方切 Shihogiri (Suio-ryu) (4 directional cut)
  5. 切先返 Kissakigaeshi (Hoki-ryu) (Sword-tip flip)

[edit] Toho no Bu (DNIR)

Dojo that are affiliated with the Dai Nippon Iaido Renmei (DNIR) also practice 7 Kata from 6 founding styles. DNIR was founed in 1974, with Jirai Ajisai as one of the principle founding members (MJER).

  1. Mae (Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu)
  2. Zengogiri (Mugai-ryu)
  3. Karatake (Sekiguchi-ryu)
  4. Kiriage (Shindo Munen-ryu)
  5. Shihogiri (Suio-ryu)
  6. Kissakigaesghi (Hoki-ryu)
  7. Karigane (Eishin-ryu)


[edit] References

  1. ^ Jikishin-kai International Website
  2. ^ Yamauchi-ha
  3. ^ a b Kagami Vol. 1 #3

[edit] External links

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