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Hidden Secrets of Japanese Swordsmanship/
"Shindo Munen Ryu Iai Jutsu"

In March 1955, my teacher, Mitsuzuka Takeshi Sensei began his studies in Iaido. At that time, Nakayama Hakudo Sensei was 85 years old and although he only lived another 3 years he had a tremendous influence on Mitsuzuka Sensei. Nakayama Sensei was a highly skilled swordsman who had trained in Iai-Jutsu, Ken-Jutsu, Iaido and Kendo. He was the 16th headmaster or successor in the Jinsuke-Eishin line of the Shimomura-ha lineage. It was widely known that one of the styles of Iai-Jutsu that Nakayama Sensei studied was the Shindo Munen Ryu. This style was founded by Fukui Heiemon Yoshihira, Sensei and was based on the teachings of the Shinkage Ryu, Shinkage Ichien Ryu and the Ichien Ryu. After years of research and practice Mitsuzuka Sensei introduced the style to the US in the mid-80’s through the organization he had founded, the North American San Shin Kai, and added it as a supplement to the Muso Shinden Ryu curriculum. The video “Hidden Secrets of Japanese Swordsmanship/Shindo Munen Ryu Iai Jutsu” (58 minutes) will contain the 12 standing kata originally taught by Sensei along with several application drills. The kata and techniques are filmed from the front and side at slow speed and regular speed. There are also overhead views to clarify angles and to further define the movements. The Shindo Munen Ryu would be a beneficial addition to anyone's study of Iai no matter what style they are currently practicing! To order either the DVD or the VHS version of this video on line please click hereor email mtteach@ptd.net. The cost of the DVD is 54.95 + 5.00 S&H. The cost of the VHS release is $49.95 + $5.00 S&H
Video - Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido "Hidden Secrets of Japanese Swordsmanship" Omori Ryu is now available! This 60 minute video contains detailed breakdowns of the essential technique of the nukitsuke (the draw), kiritsuke (cutting), chiburi (blood shaking from the blade) and the noto (returning the sword to the scabard). The 12 kata of the Omori Ryu, the Shoden level of the Muso Shinden Ryu, are presented from the front and the side in both slow and regular speed form with explanations and applications. The cost of the video is $54.95 + $4.95 S&H. PAL format is available upon request. Order now by calling 570-226-3405 or e-mail at mtteach@ptd.net!Click Here to Order Online.


Video Contents:
This video contains the Hasegawa-Eishin Ryu, which is the chuden or middle level of Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido. It is the third video in the “Hidden Secrets of Japanese Swordsmanship” series. This style is presented as it was taught to me by my teacher, Mitsuzuka Takeshi, Sensei of Tokyo, Japan founder and head of the San Shin Kai International.
The video contains detailed descriptions of each technique and kata of the Hasegawa Eishin Ryu, as well as their bunkai (application). Each kata is first performed slowly, and then at regular speed. Each is shown from the front view and also at another angle for clarity. The footwork of each kata is then shown slowly without hakama to reveal the complex pivoting and foot movements required by the traditional bunkai.
 
The video is chaptered for your convenience as follows:
 
  1. Reikishi (History)          10. Iwanami Kata  Bunkai           
  2. Kihon (Basics)              11. Uroku Gaeshi Kata & Bunkai      
  3. Reiho (Etiquette)          12. Nami Gaeshi Kata & Bunkai        
  4. Kanji Scroll                    13. Taki Otoshi Kata & Bunkai
  5. Yokogumo Kata & Bunkai   14. Nukiuchi Kata & Bunkai
  6. Tora no Issoku Kata & Bunkai     15. Closing Reiho
  7. Inazuma Kata & Bunkai               16. Supplemental practice
  8. Ukigumo Kata & Bunkai 17. Other video by Mountain Teachings
  9. Yama Oroshi Kata & Bunkai        18. Credits
 
About the Author:
Roger Wehrhahn has been a student of the martial arts since 1969. He has trained extensively in Karate, Kobudo, Ju Jutsu and Iaido. He became a student of Mitsuzuka Takeshi, Sensei in 1984, and has been awarded the rank of Shihan, 6th dan, in Muso Shinden Ryu in the San Shin Kai. He currently heads the North American San Shin Kai and travels across the United States and Canada teaching Iaido.
 
Other Mountain Teachings video in this series:
Video 1 Muso Shinden Ryu, Shoden level, Omori Ryu
Video 2 Shindo Munen Ryu, A beautiful flowing standing style of Iai which contains 12 standing kata.
 
Contact info:
Mountain Teachings
126 Mountain Lake Estates
Hawley, PA 18428
Tele. 570-226-3405
 
Filmed in Digital color and sound                         1 Hour 16 minutes
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To order:
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