Shingyoto-ryu

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Shingyoto-ryu is a Japanese koryu swordsmanship style founded in [1682] by Iba Josuiken Hideaki. The name roughly translates as "mind shape/form sword school". This style places a high emphasis on swordmanship philosophy, manily to-ho-no-sho-shin or "the heart of the sword".

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  • Systems: kenjutsu (odachi, kodachi, nitto), iaijutsu, naginatajutsu, kagitsuki naginata (glaive mounted with a crossbar at the juncture of haft and blade)
  • Date founded: 1682
  • Founded by: Iba Josuiken Hideaki
  • Present representative/headmaster: Kobayashi Masao 5th generation instructor at the Kameyama Enbujo
  • Primarily located in: Mie Prefecture

[edit] References

Skoss, Diane (Editor). 1997. Koryu Bujutsu.Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan, volume 1. New Jersey, Koryu Books. ISBN 1-890536-04-0


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