Shinto Muso Ryu Kenjutsu

In addition to Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo in general, and the particular expression of these of Maruyama Sensei, Canberra Aikido dojo studies Shinto Muso Ryu Kenjutsu (SMR). See http://www.koryu.com/guide/muso.html.

SMR is known as the foundation style for Jojutsu, however its founder was a noted swordsman, and sword is integral to the SMR technique and thought. Whilst Omote focuses on Jo, it is also teaching sword, and in any case the Jo itself is based in large part on sword. The Chuden level explores more advanced Jo and also teaches ancillary weapons in addition. The Okuden level, while teaching the most advanced Jo, also specifically teaches sword, short sword and two-sword at an advanced level. There are also teachings only shown to those awarded the Menkyo Kaiden.

Canberra Aikido is very grateful to David Dangerfield Sensei of the Shinto Muso Ryu (see http://www.martialartsaus.com/) and his teacher Nishioka Tsuneo Sensei, for the opportunity to study the Kenjutsu of Shinto Muso Ryu as a Study Group under Dangerfield Sensei’s supervision. Nishioka Sensei is the retired headmaster of the Sei Ryu Kai, an organisation created using a derivation of his teacher’s name. The Kenshinryu Chief Instructor, David Dangerfield, is one of a small number of people to have received the traditional certification of ‘Shomokuroku’ from Nishioka Sensei.

Training in Shinto Muso Ryu Kenjutsu significantly advances understanding of aspects of Aikido.

Training in Shinto Muso Ryu Kenjutsu in Canberra is available completely independently of the Aikido training.

Schedule

Shinto Muso Ryu Kenjutsu class time: Sundays 10-11. Note that Aikido students will also be attending after finishing the 9-11 Aikido class. This will change to a 2 hour class once a time can be arranged. (Please call Murray Loader on 0412 413 366)

Shinto Muso Ryu Kenjutsu class location: Scout Hall, Hovea Street, O’Connor.