The msr boshuriken shuriken are standardized in shape, measurement, weight, as well as the material. Fletcher san has provided good photographic illustrations and a. Adapted from meifu shinkage ryu by yasuyuki otsuka. Ebook download meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu, by. This website is to promote meifu shinkage ryu globally. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This school is almost entirely composed of students of other martial arts schools. Grandmaster yasuyuki otsuka trains on japanese shuriken. Japan that specializes mainly in shurikenjutsu the other being shirai ryu and negishi ryu. Please note that these membership fees are used to further develop meifu shinkage ryu as a martial art by the current soke yasuyuki otsuka in japan. Meifu shinkage ryu netherlands, eindhoven, netherlands. Yasuyuki otsuka, the visiting grandmaster of the meifu shinkage ryu school of. As otsuka sensei explains in his book, many budo schools sign at the end of their name with this character. Today, the largest organization focusing on the use of shuriken is the meifu shinkage ryu, a modernday.
Download meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu, by yasuyuki otsuka. Yasuyuki otsuka, the visiting grandmaster of the meifu shinkage ryu school of shuriken small japanese hand weapon throwing art, trained the members of the chicago keikokai meifu shinkage ryu at the japanese culture center on april 9 and 10. Meifu shinkage ryu is a martial arts system whose beginnings can be traced back to the ancient school of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. The first is the long needle like shape, which was also called hari gata the second form follows from the first it is quite similar but is played. Focussing on meifu shinkage ryu, a modern ryu with a specialization in shuriken and fundo kusari, it contains a lot of general information about shurikenjutsu.
I have seen the books and videos and wondered if anyone here has seen them and their opinions to other shuriken schools. Danny has not only trained in the bujinkan and learned the shurikenjutsu of togakure ryu, which is covered greatly in this book, but has gained the knowledge of the use of a huge variety of shuriken from other ryu ha through his study with otsuka sensei of the meifu shinkage ryu, one of the few extant shurikenjutsu ryu. Yasuyuki otsuka foreword of japanese throwing weapons. If you are intrested in shurikenjutsu, yasuyuki otsukas book is a good place to start. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch, 14410 mansel ave.
In 1980, he read the book introduction to shuriken jutsu by chikatoshi. In 1985 he became a student of someya sensei in katsuhikaku, tokyo. Meifu shinkage ryu msr is one of the sects of martial arts in japan. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is one of only two extant schools based around it. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch, lawndale, california. In 1995, someya sensei nominated otsuka yasuyuki sensei to be his successor before passing away in 1999. Someya sensei was a student of yoshio sugino sensei of the katori shinto ryu, although the throwing style used in meifu shinkage ryu is different. Master the japanese art of shuriken throwing with this illustrated martial arts guide.
Hello,we represent meifu shinkage ryu in belgium and the netherlands under the direct supervision of soke. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu. Yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he reveals. The meifu shinkage ryu msr is a modern school of shuriken jutsu. Sensei seiyo started his journey on the path when a friend gave him a copy of go rin no sho by miyamoto musashi. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu dvd by yasuyuki otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu was founded by someya chikatoshi the 50s of the last. Meifu shinkage ryu msr manitoba keikokai shurikenjutsu.
Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu book by yasuyuki otsuka. Bo shurikens are divided into several basic shapes. Boshuriken as used in meifu shinkage ryu are designed based off the katori shinto ryu boshuriken sometimes also referred to as uchibari. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka 2015. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he reveals the. Yasuyuki otsuka welcomes you to the official international website of the meifu shinkage ryu honbu dojo in japan. Learn more about training shurikenjutsu in japan and in other countries throughout the world. Daniel fletcher studied under japans most notable shuriken sensei, yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book he. Techniques of shuriken jutsu throwing blades are often mistaken for a skill that was. School meifu shinkage ryu is focused exclusively only on bo shurikens. Its roots could mainly be found in the shurikenjutsu of tenshin shoden katori shintoryu. Chikatoshi someya sensei someya chikatoshi in the 1970s.
Since conversion rates fluctuates, meifu shinkage ryu canada has stabilized the monthly membership fee at cad. New instructional book on the art of meifu shinkage ryu the school that specializes in shuriken throwing daggers throwing stars. My japanese is still at a basicintermidiate level and i was wondering if any other nonjapanese train there thanks for your opinions in advance. In 1991 otsuka yasuyuki was promoted to the rank of shihan in the meifu shinkage ryu school. Meifu shinkage ryu shuriken are made of straight square steel, and are between 14 to 15 centimetres. Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka for. I am currently living in jpn and was wondering if anyone has any experience with meifu ryu. Premier publisher of asian inspired books, gifts, craft kits. Meifu shinkage ryu is a modern school of shurikenjutsu. Yasuyuki otsuka, author of meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist.
Otsuka yasuyuki was born in 1959 in setagayaku tokyo. Msr new jersey keikokai is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu tradition with the direct approval and support. Books and media on meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu. As a student and teacher of meifu shinkage ryu, i regularly use this book for theory and reference. Instruction is provided by current soke yasuyuki otsuka. Meifu shinkage ryu is a modern shurikenjutsu school, which was founded in the 1970s by chikatoshi someya. Shurikenjutsu and me japan america society of chicago. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in japan, known as shurikenjutsu. Yasuyuki otsuka, of the meifu shinkage ryu and in this knife throwing book. A decade later, with the permission of the someya family otsuka yasuyuki became the soke representative of meifu shinkage ryu in 2010 soke resigned from his career in the printing industry and currently makes his living teaching meifu shinkage ryu worldwide. However, over time, he became less interested in the long battlefield weapons practiced in that school. Martial science 01 february by martial science magazine issuu. Meifu shinkage ryu california branch home facebook. Otsuka sensei has continued to work hard to spread meifu shinkage ryu, publishing books such as shurikenjutsu no susume and travelling around the world to teach seminars for his students.
Otsuka sensai is well known as the worlds authority on shurikenjutsu and is featured throughout the book. Careers blog about amazon press center investor relations amazon devices amazon tours. The flow represents passing knowledge from a more knowledgeable other to students, as well as their students. He personally demonstrates in a step by step format the methods for throwing meifu shinkage ryu, chishin ryu, shirai ryu, tsugawa ryu and negishi ryu shuriken. Mastering shuriken throwing techniques dvd included.
Meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu by yasuyuki otsuka 20150503 on. Shurikenjutsu and mejapan america society of chicago. Sensei otsuka yasuyuki is the current representative grandmaster soke of this school. I am looking forward to new books from otsuka sensei in the near future. Historical ninjutsu and samurai warfare public group.
Shurikenjutsu and me tickets, thu, sep 5, 2019 at 5. Yasuyuki otsuka is the author of meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu 0. Our small dojo is dedicated to the study and research of the art of shurikenjutsu and various kakushi buki. He studied budo combat, shurikenjutsu throwing weapons, kyudo. Lead by ken smith, who has been researching the authentic art of. In addition, it serves the purpose of providing accurate and the most uptodate information about our martial art. When someyasensei passed away in june 1999, yasuyuki otsuka succeeded someya as grand master of the school. Otsuka yasuyuki meifu shinkage ryu,shurikenjutsu meifu.
You will certainly never obtain the expertise as well as encounter without managing yourself there or attempting on your own to do it. Footage of a lecture given by otsuka yasuyuki sensei on the subject of meifu shinkage ryu. Meifu shinkageryu shurikenjutsu royal armouries lecture. Trainings ninjutsu for kids private classes recruitment new members. While there are other japanese traditions that include shurikenjutsu in their curriculum, meifu shinkage ryu is. It is a fantastic resource, however, it is not designed to learn a martial art from a book. Someya chikatoshi, the founder of meifu shinkage ryu was a student of tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu. Books and media on meifu shinkage ryu shurikenjutsu. The 2015 english edition of otsukasenseis book is now available. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Otsukasensei is the current head master of meifu shinkageryu soke. Otsuka sensei had been a devoted student of someyasensei since 1985, and continued to devote his life to the further development of meifu shinkage.
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